Can AI and One of History’s Most Preeminent Military Strategists Explain the U.S.-Iran War? The Answer Was Striking
AI applies Clausewitz to the U.S.-Iran war, revealing how strategy, politics, and power shape a conflict still far from resolved
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AI Has Revealed Unexpected Connections Between Ancient Alphabets Across Continents
Historians have observed that some letters in the Armenian, Georgian, and Caucasian Albanian alphabets closely resemble characters in Ethiopic, the ancient script of the Horn of Africa.
New Research Finds AI Labels Can Backfire, Making Misinformation Seem More Credible
New study finds labeling AI-generated content can backfire, making misinformation seem more credible online.
Researchers Create ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ to Test the Limits of Artificial Intelligence
Tests that once challenged advanced AI models are now being solved with ease, making it harder for researchers to pinpoint what current systems are actually capable of.
AI Is Rewriting Human History—But New Study Finds It’s Stuck Decades in the Past
Study finds AI is misrepresenting human History, generating Neanderthals based on outdated science, bias, and myths.
AI Outperformed Humans at Emotional Connections—But Only When People Thought It Was Human, Study Finds
AI outperformed humans in deep Emotional conversations—but only when people believed it was human, study finds.
Ring’s Super Bowl Ad Revealed How Comfortable—and Uncomfortable—We’ve Become With AI Surveillance
For some, Ring’s Super Bowl ad for Search Party raises concerns over AI surveillance, privacy, and how tech is reshaping daily life.
AI Can Match Average Human Creativity—But We Still Hold the Edge Where It Matters Most, New Study Finds
A study of 100,000 people shows AI can match average creativity—but the most creative humans still outperform machines.
Consciousness May Depend on the Physics of the Brain, Not Just Code
A new theoretical study argues that many standard beliefs about consciousness are rooted in a misleading concept of how the brain functions.
Scientists Create AI-Powered Video Game to Bring Stone Age Europe to Life
Scientists are combining anthropology with cutting-edge AI to create an educational video game about life in Stone Age Europe.
Are AI Systems Truly Conscious? This Researcher Says Humanity May Never Know—and Explains Why That Matters
What if we simply cannot know whether an artificial intelligence is conscious, and what if that uncertainty itself is the real danger?
Anthropic’s First Autonomous AI Hack Claim Exposes the New Front in Cyber Espionage
Researchers at the AI startup Anthropic have uncovered what they claim is the first instance of AI used to direct a largely autonomous attack.
Researchers Have Developed a New Tool to Help Predict Emerging Disease Hotspots Using Social Media
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, have developed a new method of analyzing social media posts to help identify growing vaccine skepticism.
AI’s Energy Consumption Has Many Experts Concerned—New Research Suggests It May Be Less Extreme Than We Thought
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
A team of researchers has used artificial intelligence to restore a 3,000-year-old Babylonian hymn inscribed on cuneiform tablets.
Forget AI—Scientists Have Developed a Neuromorphic Computer That ‘Thinks’ Like a Human Brain
Scientists have built a prototype neuromorphic computer that thinks like a human brain and is faster than AI at learning new things.
Scientists Develop “Effort.jl” Emulator That Can Simulate the Entire Universe—on Just a Laptop
Scientists have developed a new program, "Effort.jl," that utilizes AI and physics to simulate the universe at a faster rate than ever, enabling scientists to map cosmic structure in minutes.
SETI Institute Integrates AI to Boost Real-Time Search for Extraterrestrial Signals
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.
Study Suggests Life’s Emergence Was “Cosmologically Implausible,” Yet Here We Are
A new study explores why life’s existence may be “cosmologically implausible,” challenging what science believes about our origins.
Sam Altman Announces Sora 2, a “ChatGPT for Creativity”
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
Could humans find ourselves in conflict with AI? A new study explores the risk of violent conflict between humanity and AI.
Bending it like Beckham: Soccer’s New Upstart Artificial Intelligence Tool Could Change Sports Forever
Researchers have developed an AI-based method to make complex tracking data for sports like soccer more accessible.
Building Safe AI Is Harder and More Urgent Than Our Leaders Realize—a Philosopher Explains Why
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
AI is searching for new antibiotics within ancient, single-celled microbes known for their ability to survive in extreme environments.
DARPA-Funded Tech Unleashes Robots That Feed on Robots to Heal, Grow, and Evolve
DARPA-funded scientists have demonstrated a concept that sounds like a science fiction horror movie, which they call "robot metabolism."
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.
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.
Robots that “Feel”: Breakthrough Robotic Skin Could Revolutionize Human-Robot Interactions
A breakthrough in robotic skin technology that mimics human touch, could revolutionize wearables, prosthetics, and robotics.
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.
Hypersonic Flight and AI Dogfights: U.S. Defense Startups Set to Redefine Air Power
This week, new developments in autonomous and high-speed aviation are signaling a dramatic shift in the future of military airpower.
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.
2000-Year-Old Herculaneum Scrolls Scorched by Mount Vesuvius Are Being Digitally “Unrolled” with AI and X-Rays
The ancient Herculaneum scrolls' long lost writings, charred and buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, are finally coming to light.
Forget “Mood” Rings, This Invention Just Identified Human Emotions with Nearly 90% Accuracy
This incredible new invention can interpret human emotions with nearly 90% accuracy by analyzing facial expressions and biometric data.
The “Holy Grail” of Neuroscience? Researchers Create Stunningly Accurate Digital Twin of the Brain
Harnessing the power of AI, scientists have created a highly accurate "digital twin" of the brain in pursuit of neuroscience's "holy grail."
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.
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.
How Adaptive LiDAR Could Revolutionize Autonomous Farming
Researchers unveil new adaptive LiDAR system that could revolutionize agriculture and make autonomous farming a reality.
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.
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.
How AI Used Knee X-Rays To Accurately Predict Beer Drinking and Bean Eating Habits and Why it’s Concerning
By shortcutting the system, AI could accurately predict if someone drank beer or ate refried beans based on a knee x-ray.
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.
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.
AI Sexbots Are On The Rise. Should We Regulate Them?
As AI sexbots are becoming more prevalent, researchers are concerned over how they will impact the future and the ethics of human sexuality.