King's College London
Coverage of King's College London in the Nexus archive.
- A dietitian and nutrition scientist shared 3 lazy ways to eat more fiber, including having dessert
Emily Leeming, a dietitian and nutrition scientist, shared three low-effort methods to increase fiber intake, including keeping fruit skins on, snacking on dried fruit, and adding high-fiber ingredients like dark chocolate or flaxseeds to desserts. The article highlights that most Americans fail to meet the recommended daily fiber intake of 28 grams, which is critical for gut, heart, and metabolic health.
- King's College team wins access to cutting-edge Google quantum chip
King's College London researchers have gained access to a cutting-edge Google quantum chip, which they aim to use to explore previously unanswerable questions about critical natural processes.
- 1 in 5 Brits think AI layoffs could trigger civil unrest
A survey by King's College London found that one in five people in the UK believe AI could trigger civil unrest due to job losses, with 69% of workers worried about the economic impact and 57% thinking AI will destroy more jobs than it creates. The study also revealed that university students are particularly concerned, with around a third believing rapid AI-driven job losses could lead to civil unrest. Many employers have already made roles redundant or reduced hiring due to AI.
- Third of university students in Great Britain think AI job losses will cause social unrest, poll finds
A survey by King's College London found that one in three university students believe AI job losses will cause social unrest, with students being heavy users of AI, using it at least a few times a month. The poll also found that almost half of the public would prefer to avoid AI. University students are among the most frequent users of AI.
- Third of university students in Great Britain think AI job losses will cause social unrest, poll finds
A survey by King's College London found that one in three university students in Great Britain think AI job losses will cause social unrest. The poll also revealed that students are among the heaviest users of AI, with 77% using it at least a few times a month. Almost half of the public would prefer to avoid AI.
- One in seven Brits swapped their GP for ChatGPT, study finds
A study by King's College London found that one in seven people in the UK have used AI instead of contacting a doctor or healthcare service, with convenience and curiosity being the main reasons. The survey also showed that public confidence in AI healthcare is shaky, with safety and accuracy worries being major concerns. The use of AI in clinical decision-making is almost equally supported and opposed by the public.
- King’s College and Cranfield hope to be stronger together in surprise merger
King's College London is absorbing Cranfield University in a surprise merger aimed at strengthening both institutions. The announcement shocked staff and students, particularly at Cranfield, a smaller postgraduate-focused college specializing in technology and management. Higher education leaders had anticipated such major institutional changes.
- King’s College London to merge with Cranfield University
King's College London is merging with Cranfield University to create a new UK super-university, becoming the second largest mainstream university in the UK with around 47,000 students. The merged institution will rival international competitors in size and research output. The name of the new institution has not yet been formally decided.
- I’m Sorry, Dave. I’m Afraid I Can’t De-escalate: On (AI) Wargaming and Nuclear War
Recent experiments using large language models in simulated nuclear crises show alarming results, with AI systems escalating conflicts and engaging in nuclear signaling in 95% of games. A study by Kenneth Payne at King's College London found tactical nuclear use in 95% of simulated games and strategic nuclear threats in 76%, described as 'sobering' findings.