Artificial Intelligence

AI’s Energy Consumption Has Many Experts Concerned—New Research Suggests It May Be Less Extreme Than We Thought

Chrissy Newton·November 20, 2025

A new study finds AI’s energy use in the U.S. is lower than expected, with minimal impact on emissions and potential benefits for green tech.

Lost for 3,000 Years, an Ancient Babylonian Hymn Has Been Restored Using Artificial Intelligence

Austin Burgess·November 18, 2025

A team of researchers has used artificial intelligence to restore a 3,000-year-old Babylonian hymn inscribed on cuneiform tablets.

Microsoft and INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Partner to Advance AI-Driven Brain-Computer Interface Therapeutics

Chrissy Newton·November 12, 2025

Spanish brain-computer interface (BCI) company INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has announced its collaboration with Microsoft to explore AI applications for real-time brain-computer interface therapeutics.

From Spider-Like Walking Chairs to Emotionally Intelligent Cars, Toyota Unveils Game-Changing Futuristic Designs

Chrissy Newton·November 6, 2025

Toyota recently unveiled a lineup of futuristic concepts—from a four-legged autonomous walking chair to emotion-responsive vehicles—that showcase the company’s bold vision for the future of mobility.

Forget AI—Scientists Have Developed a Neuromorphic Computer That ‘Thinks’ Like a Human Brain

Christopher Plain·November 3, 2025

Scientists have built a prototype neuromorphic computer that thinks like a human brain and is faster than AI at learning new things.

SETI Institute Integrates AI to Boost Real-Time Search for Extraterrestrial Signals

Chrissy Newton·October 31, 2025

The SETI Institute has announced it will adopt NVIDIA’s new IGX Thor platform to enhance real-time signal processing in its search for intelligent life beyond Earth.

Large Language Models Rival Humans in Learning Logical Rules, New Study Finds

Tim McMillan·October 10, 2025

New research shows large language models rival humans in learning logic-based rules, reshaping how we understand reasoning.

Sam Altman Announces Sora 2, a “ChatGPT for Creativity”

Chrissy Newton·October 1, 2025

Sam Altman unveils Sora 2, a ‘ChatGPT for Creativity,’ making it fast and easy to turn ideas into videos, art, and other creative projects.

Conflict or Coexistence? New Study Warns AI May Not Share Humanity’s Incentives for Peace

Austin Burgess·September 30, 2025

Could humans find ourselves in conflict with AI? A new study explores the risk of violent conflict between humanity and AI.

International Alliance: Spain’s INBRAIN Partners with Mayo Clinic to Push BCI Boundaries

Chrissy Newton·September 18, 2025

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has partnered with Mayo Clinic to advance graphene-based brain-computer interface therapies, expanding into the U.S. while navigating differing European and FDA regulatory pathways.

US Navy Scientists Teach Zero-Gravity Robot to Fly in Space Without Human Interference

Christopher Plain·September 15, 2025

US Naval Research Laboratory scientists have successfully trained an Astrobee zero-gravity robot to fly in space without human interference.

Building Safe AI Is Harder and More Urgent Than Our Leaders Realize—a Philosopher Explains Why

Michael Glawson, Ph.D.·August 31, 2025

Michael Glawson, Ph.D., argues that now is the time to eliminate the "blind spots" in the quickening development of artificial intelligence, before it's too late.

AI Unveils a Major Discovery in Ancient Microbes That Could Hold the Key to Next Generation Antibiotics

Austin Burgess·August 21, 2025

AI is searching for new antibiotics within ancient, single-celled microbes known for their ability to survive in extreme environments.

China’s Brain-Inspired “Darwin Monkey” AI Breakthrough Simulates Primate-Level Intelligence

Ryan Whalen·August 7, 2025

Chinese researchers have revealed a new neuromorphic computer modeled on a monkey’s brain, named “Darwin Monkey.”

Meet Aeneas, the AI Archaeologist That Can Date and Decode Ancient Latin Inscriptions—But Don’t Fire Historians Yet

Ryan Whalen·July 29, 2025

A new AI model, Aeneas, can not only estimate origins and dates for ancient Latin texts, but accurately restore lost words say developers.

Think Your Student Can Pass an AI Literacy Test? A Concerning New Study Says Otherwise

Tim McMillan·July 15, 2025

A new study reveals a troubling gap in AI literacy, showing most students can’t effectively use or evaluate generative AI tools.

Groundbreaking New AI Trained on Psychology Studies Can Predict Human Behavior with Stunning Accuracy

Ryan Whalen·July 3, 2025

The new Centaur artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrates an ability to predict human behavior, with an accuracy exceeding any other model.

“The Worst-Case Scenarios Are Not Inevitable”: Study Finds No Widespread Harm from AI, But Experts Urge Caution

Tim McMillan·June 30, 2025

New study finds AI exposure hasn’t harmed worker well-being so far—but experts warn the full impact may still lie ahead.

Death of the Podcast Host? AI-Generated Podcasts Stir Debate Over the Future of Science Communication

Chrissy Newton·June 28, 2025

A study reports the first use of artificial intelligence to generate podcasts based on research papers produced by the academic community.

What the Human Brain Sees That AI Can’t: New Study Reveals Our Unique Edge in Navigating the World

Tim McMillan·June 23, 2025

Scientists reveal how the human brain sees action possibilities that AI can’t, offering clues for smarter, more efficient AI.

Most Countries Are Falling Behind in Preparing the Workforce for AI, New Study Warns

Tim McMillan·June 23, 2025

Most nations lack clear plans to prepare their workforce for AI, leaving gaps in technical skills and human soft skill development.

Army-Funded Research Develops AI That Uses Echolocation to Help Drones “See” in the Dark Like Bats

Tim McMillan·June 19, 2025

Army-backed AI mimics bat echolocation, enabling drones and robots to navigate and detect objects in darkness and low-visibility zones.

“We Are Past the Event Horizon”: Controversial AI Visionary Says the Singularity is Here, and It’s Not What We Expected

Micah Hanks·June 12, 2025

AI may have crossed a technological threshold popularly known as “Singularity,” according to one expert who says we have surpassed the point where machines exceed human capabilities.

Dead Sea Scrolls Could Be Older Than Expected, New AI Model Reveals

Ryan Whalen·June 5, 2025

A new AI model has revolutionized the dating of the Dead Sea Scrolls, revealing they may be older than previously thought.

Can the U.S. Outpace China in AI and Stop a Chip War Over Taiwan? Experts Clash Over the High-Stakes Semiconductor Race

Chrissy Newton·May 19, 2025

The U.S.-China chip war intensifies as nations grapple with export controls and strategic dominance in the global race for AI.

New AI Tool Can Predict How Entire Cities React in Real Time to Crisis and Chaos

Tim McMillan·May 15, 2025

A new AI tool uses social media to track and predict urban population behavior in real time, offering vital insights during crises.

Does ‘Minecraft’ Have Free Will? Expert Says Game’s Voyager Agent Meets All Three Conditions

Christopher Plain·May 14, 2025

A Finnish philosophy professor says the generative AI 'Voyager' agent in Minecraft meets the three primary criteria for free will.

Precision Neuroscience Gains Edge in Brain-Computer Interface Race with FDA Clearance

Chrissy Newton·April 28, 2025

With the field of brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies growing increasingly competitive, another rising contender has emerged in the race to unite human minds with machines. 

“Scientists Don’t Yet Fully Understand” These Intriguing New Gravitational Wave Detectors Designed by AI

Micah Hanks·April 20, 2025

Promising new designs for gravitational wave detectors developed by artificial intelligence have left scientists with new questions about the cosmos.

AI Chatbots Display Humanlike Biases, Raising Concerns Over Their Decision-Making Reliability

Chrissy Newton·April 3, 2025

New research has found that popular AI chatbots are often susceptible to several of the same decision-making mistakes as humans. 

New “Super-Turing” AI Chip Mimics the Human Brain to Learn in Real Time — Using Just Nanowatts of Power

Tim McMillan·March 28, 2025

A new Super-Turing AI chip mimics the human brain to learn in real time, adapt on the fly, and use ultra-low power in dynamic environments.

Trademarking Telepathy: Musk’s Neuralink Taps Into the History—and Hype—of Telepathic Tech

Chrissy Newton·March 22, 2025

Is Neuralink capitalizing on people's fascination with telepathy or are they genuinely interested in enabling mind-to-mind communication?

Paralyzed Man Controls Robotic Arm With His Thoughts in Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough

Ryan Whalen·March 7, 2025

A robotic arm commanded by the human brain is allowing a paralyzed man to manipulate his environment with fine control.

Would You Trust a Robot with Your Secrets? Science Says It’s All About the Look

Tim McMillan·March 7, 2025

New research provides some compelling insights into what influences the human-robot trust relationship, and the future of robotics.

Pentagon Warns AI Warfare Risks Unknown, Launches SABER Program to ‘Red Team’ AI Battlefield Systems

Tim McMillan·February 24, 2025

The Pentagon is launching a new program aimed at red-teaming AI battlefield systems to mitigate unknown risks.

AI Tools are “Far From Neutral,” Say Researchers Who Warn of Chatbot’s Political Biases

Ryan Whalen·February 13, 2025

AI chatbots display considerable political bias, often favoring left-leaning viewpoints, researchers fear may undermine the fair exchange of information. 

AI Governance Through ‘Equity by Design’ is Needed to Protect Marginalized Communities, Expert Warns

Chrissy Newton·February 11, 2025

Experts are calling for the implementation of a framework for AI equality to help elevate the voices of communities that could become lost amid a shifting digital landscape.

New Senate Bill: Americans Using Chinese AI Products Could Face 20 Years in Prison and Stiff Fines

Tim McMillan·February 4, 2025

Newly proposed legislation would make it a federal crime for Americans to use Chinese AI products, resulting in hefty fines or even jail time.

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.