Death of the Podcast Host? AI-Generated Podcasts Stir Debate Over the Future of Science Communication
A study reports the first use of artificial intelligence to generate podcasts based on research papers produced by the academic community.
Artificial Intelligence
What the Human Brain Sees That AI Can’t: New Study Reveals Our Unique Edge in Navigating the World
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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.
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?
Distinctions between AI and human intelligence might offer a first taste of what we may one day encounter with the discovery of ET technology.