Artificial Intelligence

Tech Companies Are Seeking To Develop AI That Excels at Flattering and Manipulating Us

Ryan Whalen·January 1, 2025

A disturbing new use of AI to understand and manipulate our intentions through flattery and false friendship has been identified in new research at the University of Cambridge.

‘Dead Internet Theory’ Looms as Meta Unveils Plans to Flood Facebook and Instagram with AI ‘Users’

Ryan Whalen·December 31, 2024

Dead Internet Theory seemingly comes true as Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta reveals a plan to stock its social media platforms with fake AI users. 

Fully Digital Twin of “Mcity” Simulated Urban Environment for Testing Autonomous Vehicles Now Available to Download

Christopher Plain·December 31, 2024

University of Michigan researchers have released a fully digital twin of their "Mcity" autonomous vehicle testing facility for download.

Researchers Reveal Startling Psychology Behind How AI Biases Affect Humans

Ryan Whalen·December 23, 2024

New University College London (UCL) research has discovered how biased AI systems can influence biased beliefs in humans.

Readers More Likely to Distrust News Reporting Aided by Artificial Intelligence, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·December 10, 2024

Readers are less likely to trust news writing aided by artificial intelligence (AI), according to new findings from the University of Kansas.

Google DeepMind’s Breakthrough “AlphaQubit” Closing in on the Holy Grail of Quantum Computing

Tim McMillan·December 9, 2024

Google DeepMind's AI-based decoder, AlphaQubit, brings us one step closer to achieving the "Holy Grail" of quantum computing.

AI is Aiding the Effort To Neutralize Hazardous Pollutants Escaping Forgotten Oil and Gas Wells

Ryan Whalen·December 5, 2024

Thousands of lost and forgotten oil and gas wells that may be leaking hazardous pollutants are finally being identified with the help of AI.

Neuralink Announces Study to Test Thought-Controlled Robotic Arm with Its Brain Implant Technology

Chrissy Newton·November 29, 2024

Neuralink recently announced that it had been approved to launch a new study using its brain chip implant and an experimental robotic arm.

AI Milestone Allows Artificial Neural Networks to ‘Evolve’ by Taking a Cue from Nature

Ryan Whalen·November 26, 2024

AI researchers in New York have achieved another milestone by allowing artificial neural networks to learn and evolve in a manner that mirrors the processes of living creatures.

AI’s Puzzle-Solving Limitations: Vision-Language Models Struggle with Human-Like Pattern Recognition

Tim McMillan·October 28, 2024

A new study shows that even today's most advanced AI vision-language models can't compare with human comprehension capabilities.

New “Death Clock” AI Longevity App Claims It Can Predict When You’ll Die

Chrissy Newton·October 25, 2024

A new AI longevity app called Death Clock says it can predict when you'll die. Here's how it can also potentially help people live longer.

Vulnerabilities in Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Expose AI’s “Blind Spot”

Ryan Whalen·October 19, 2024

Chinese researchers have uncovered a significant vulnerability in relying on AI models powered by Deep Neural Networks (DNN) for remote sensing applications.

Beyond Human Achievement: How AI Challenges the Nobel Prize Paradigm

Avi Loeb·October 11, 2024

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb looks at a potential future of the Nobel Prize in a world of machine-led discoveries.

Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough: Startup Claims First-Ever Two-Way Dream Communication

Chrissy Newton·October 8, 2024

REMspace, a California-based neurotech startup, claims to have achieved the first two-way communication between individuals during lucid dreaming.

Scents and the City: This Group is Creating an “Aroma Archive” for Cultural Preservation Through Scent Digitization

Chrissy Newton·September 21, 2024

The Digital Olfaction Society (DOS) is leading an ambitious global project to capture and archive the scents of diverse locations.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Receives FDA Breakthrough Designation for ‘Blindsight’ Implant Aiming to Restore Vision

Chrissy Newton·September 19, 2024

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) company, has received the FDA's “breakthrough device” designation for its innovative 'Blindsight' implant. 

Robotic Deception: Researcher Investigates How Humans Handle Being Lied to by AI

Ryan Whalen·September 11, 2024

Researchers have investigated how humans respond to being lied to by a robot, shedding light on where human and AI interaction may be headed. 

This Special Quantum Neural Network Can “See” Optical Illusions Just Like Humans Can

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·September 3, 2024

A quantum neural network capable of perceiving optical illusions similar to the human brain has been developed, according to newly published research. 

Neuralink Implant Enables Second Study Participant to Play ‘Counter-Strike 2’ with His Mind

Chrissy Newton·August 28, 2024

Elon Musk's Neuralink has implanted a second clinical trial participant with the “The Link” brain interfacing chip.

43% of FDA-Approved AI-based Medical Devices Are Trained Using Fake Patient Data

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 27, 2024

Close to half of the AI devices authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are trained without using clinical data from actual patients, according to new findings by an international team of researchers.

Google’s DeepMind Has Developed an AI-Driven Robot That Can Beat Humans at Table Tennis

Tim McMillan·August 15, 2024

Google's DeepMind has developed an AI-driven robot that can beat human players in table tennis, marking a significant advancement in robotics

Despite Dire Warnings, New Research Reveals AI Poses No Existential Threat to Humanity

Tim McMillan·August 14, 2024

Despite all the ominous warnings, new research debunks the idea that AI is an existential threat to humanity.

Artificial Intelligence is Learning to ‘Think’ More Like Humans, New Research Suggests

Ryan Whalen·July 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just performing with high accuracy; for the first time, new research suggests that it is "thinking" very much like humans.

Tesla to Manufacture Humanoid Robots That Could be Available by Next Year, Elon Musk Says

Chrissy Newton·July 23, 2024

Elon Musk says Tesla is moving forward with plans to begin producing human-like robots called 'Optimus' as soon as next year. 

“The Future is Going to Be Weird.” Elon Musk Predicts Brain Chips Will Eventually Replace Phones

Chrissy Newton·July 17, 2024

If you trust Elon Musk, founder of the brain implant company Neuralink, the future is going to be pretty weird.

Evidence of Ancient Human Interactions with Intelligent “Lost” Species Offers Clues to Their Mysterious Disappearance

Micah Hanks·July 15, 2024

New research is revealing insights into the genetics of modern humans, while offering clues to the mysterious disappearance of the Neanderthals. 

AI Can Boost Creativity, Making Stories More Engaging and Enjoyable

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 15, 2024

New research suggests generative AI can boost an author’s creativity by suggested changes that would make a story more engaging to its target audience.

Could AI Avatars Become 21st-Century Tombstones?

Avi Loeb·July 9, 2024

Rather than staring at a tombstone in a graveyard, what if one could engage in fresh conversations with AI avatars?

Yes, the George Carlin AI-Generated Comedy Special Was Fake. But AI Can Still Be Funnier Than Humans.

Tim McMillan·July 5, 2024

Research finds that AI-generated jokes are as funny, if not funnier, than human ones, challenging beliefs AI and emotion.

Will Contact With Non-Human Intelligence Involve Aliens or AI?

Avi Loeb·July 4, 2024

Distinctions between AI and human intelligence might offer a first taste of what we may one day encounter with the discovery of ET technology.

Scientists Develop Breakthrough “DNA Origami” Nanobots That Can Precisely Target and Kill Cancer Cells

Tim McMillan·July 1, 2024

Scientists have developed DNA origami nanorobots that precisely target and destroy cancer cells in mice, sparing healthy cells.

Futurist Predicts Humans Will Soon Live 1,000 Years, Thanks to Nanobots and AI

Tim McMillan·June 26, 2024

Futurist Raymond Kurzweil predicts humans may soon live up to 1,000 years by merging biotechnology, AI, and nanobots.

These 500 Million-Year-Old Fossils May Hold The Secrets of Ancient Life on Earth, But There’s a Problem

MJ Banias·June 25, 2024

Researchers are turning to AI for help categorizing ancient fossils called palynomorphs that hold the secrets to Earth's ancient past.

“Gendered” AI Partner Boosts Participation and Productivity From Women in Team Projects

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 18, 2024

Cornell researchers found that women team members tended to participate more when an AI partner also sounded female.

The Language On This 1,000 Year Old Stone is a “Glyph Breaker’s Nightmare.” Scientists Want to Use AI to Crack It.

MJ Banias·June 14, 2024

The Singapore Stone has stood as one of Southeast Asia's most enigmatic artifacts. Now, researchers want to use AI to decode its mysterious symbols.

ChatGPT “Major Outage” Raises Questions Amid Whistleblower Warnings of “Reckless” Race Toward AI Dominance

Micah Hanks·June 5, 2024

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now back online following what the AI company behind the popular chatbot called a “major outage” that occurred on Tuesday.

Shocking New Study Says AI is Quickly Becoming “Masters of Deception,” Teaching Itself to Lie and Manipulate Human Users

Tim McMillan·May 30, 2024

New research finds AI systems are becoming masters of deception, quickly learning how to lie and manipulate human users.

Will ET or AI Represent Our First Encounter with Superhuman Intelligence?

Avi Loeb·May 26, 2024

Astronomer Avi Loeb argues that humans need to make sure that we will not be on the “menu” of either ET or AI.

Music in the AI Era: Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels and Industry Professionals Weigh In

Chrissy Newton·May 17, 2024

Artists are expressing mixed opinions about the rising prevalence of AI music production, from its potential benefits to its misuse and legal ramifications.

“Alien World” Revealed in Most Detailed Map of the Human Brain Created by Google and Harvard Researchers

Micah Hanks·May 16, 2024

A team of Harvard and Google researchers have created the most detailed map of the human brain ever rendered.

Artificial Superintelligence Could Doom Humanity and Explain We Haven’t Found Alien Civilizations, Proposes New Research

Tim McMillan·May 14, 2024

A recent study suggests artificial superintelligence could be the reason we haven't detected alien civilizations, warning of AI's existential risks to humanity.

Future Humans Could be Haunted by Digital “Ghosts” of Their Dead Loved Ones, Researchers Warn

Micah Hanks·May 10, 2024

Researchers warn that people could become unintended targets of emotional distress from AI "deadbots" that emulate their deceased loved ones.

Thousands of Meteorites Are Vanishing in Antarctica. Now Scientists have Revealed Why.

Christopher Plain·April 10, 2024

A new study says that as many as 12,200 extraterrestrial meteorites sitting on the surface of Antarctica are disappearing every year.

IDF Reportedly Using AI system, “Lavender,” to target militants in Gaza, Sparking Debates on the Future of AI Warfare.

Tim McMillan·April 4, 2024

Israel's AI program, Lavender, targets militants in Gaza, sparking debates on ethics, legality, and the future of AI in warfare.

DARPA Unveils New GARD Program to Combat Adversaries Who Try to ‘Trick’ Advanced U.S. Tech

Christopher Plain·April 4, 2024

DARPA has pulled back the curtain on the GARD program, which counteracts adversary efforts to trick America's AI defense systems.

Neuralink Implant Allows Man to Tweet and Play Chess Using Only His Mind, Like “Using the Force”

Chrissy Newton·March 28, 2024

In the future we may be able to post on social media using only our minds, thanks to Neuralink's brain-computer interface technology.

Natural Alternatives to Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Identified by AI to Remain Secret For Now

Christopher Plain·March 27, 2024

A team of computer scientists say they have identified two natural alternatives to weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.

Navigating Humanity’s Greatest Challenge Yet: Experts Debate the Existential Risks of AI

Tim McMillan·March 15, 2024

Will it revolutionize the world, or become an existential threat to humanity? Experts still aren't sure about our future with AI.

AI Superintelligence Alert: Expert Warns of Uncontrollable Risks, Calling It a Potential ‘An Existential Catastrophe’

Tim McMillan·February 28, 2024

AI safety expert highlights the uncontrollable risks of AI superintelligence, warning it poses an existential threat.

AI Propaganda is Dangerously Persuasive and Could be Used in Covert Operations, New Study Warns

Micah Hanks·February 21, 2024

AI propaganda generated by popular large language models is remarkably persuasive, according to new findings that compared AI-generated content to real propaganda produced by countries like Russia and Iran.