Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood? Medical science says that hepatitis B and C infection can be transmitted through blood, so before giving blood to the patient, it is mandatory to test these viruses. Millions of patients around the world are given blood to save their lives. Surgery, accidents, childbirth, cancer, thalassemia, anemia - in all these cases blood is vital. But if this life-giving blood carries the hepatitis 'B' or 'C' virus, it can become a silent risk rather than a life saver. Therefore, it is very important to test for hepatitis B and C before giving blood to the patient. Is every blood donated around the world tested for hepatitis B and C? What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? Hepatitis means inflammation or swelling of the liver. It can be caused by a virus attack, excessive alcohol consumption, medication or other reasons. In terms of blood circulation, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are considered the mos...
Microsoft AI chief warns: Studying consciousness in AI is ‘dangerous’ The rapid development of AI is generating both excitement and concern around the world. But a recent warning from Microsoft’s AI chief Mustafa Suleiman has given the debate a new twist. He said that researching AI consciousness could be dangerous. According to Suleiman, trying to give AI consciousness or studying it could lead to unnecessary controversy and risky applications. According to international media, Suleiman said that viewing AI as conscious could be dangerous. Doing so increases the possibility of showing AI as a living being or a being with rights. This could raise legal, ethical and policy questions. For example, if AI is considered conscious, the debate over whether it should be granted rights such as human rights arises. This could drag scientific research into philosophical debates and divert attention from actual technological development. He says that moving forward with AI in relation to cons...