AI helps reveal the ancient origin story of floral colors
New research led by Monash University experts used computer simulations to reveal the ancient link between bees and the evolution of colors in flowers. The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, simulated the landscape of the firs.....»»
Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes
Deep fakes are arguably the most dangerous aspect of AI. It’s now relatively trivial to create fake photos, audio, and even video. See below for deep fakes of Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise, for example. But while social media has so far been use.....»»
Sonos Sub 4 review: A minor update helps future proof the high-end subwoofer
Sonos didn't change its iconic look when it introduced the new Sub 4, but its minor tweaks help ensure the powerful subwoofer remains at top form for years to come.Sonos Sub 4 review: A new top contenderThe new flagship subwoofer from Sonos debuted i.....»»
How companies can address bias and privacy challenges in AI models
In this Help Net Security interview, Emre Kazim, Co-CEO of Holistic AI, discusses the need for companies to integrate responsible AI practices into their business strategies from the start. He explores how addressing issues like bias, privacy, and tr.....»»
Deepfakes and AI attacks are worker"s biggest security worries
Workers are more concerned about AI-backed cyberthreats and deepfakes, with many having experienced them first-hand......»»
Ancient genes pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mixed and mingled
Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported Thursday......»»
Identity fraud attacks using AI are fooling biometric security systems
AI-driven identity fraud surges, with deepfake technology complicating verification processes......»»
ChatGPT vs. Perplexity: battle of the AI search engines
ChatGPT Search and Perplexity stand at the forefront of AI-enhanced web search, but which one is best?.....»»
Schools targeted with AI learning apps despite experts" doubts
Apps infused with AI are being marketed to schools across the world and governments are rushing to embrace the technology, despite experts raising serious doubts......»»
Saturday Citations: M87* lashes out; a deep sleep discovery; proposal to build a digital cell
I love it when researchers observe an extra-weird particle, and this week, scientists reported the observation of a particle that only has mass when it's moving in a single direction. Good enough! An ancient DNA analysis suggests that Neanderthals an.....»»
I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use
Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini have adopted different strategies for integrating AI into our smartphones......»»
Some iPhone users report overheating when using Apple Intelligence
Some iOS 18.2 users have reported concerning amounts of heat generation while using Image Playground and other AI-features......»»
Hugging Face launches an open source tool for affordable AI deployment
Hugging Face launches Generative AI Services (HUGS), offering zero-configuration deployment and flexible pricing for developers......»»
‘Better Call Santa’ lets your children talk to Santa thanks to AI
Christmas is almost here, and although it’s already a magical time, technology can certainly help make this time of year even more special. With that in mind, an app called “Better Call Santa” lets you arrange a call with Santa for your childre.....»»
The “best TV you can buy right now” has a $500 discount today
It’s hard to beat the rich colors, phenomenal contrast ratio, and top-shelf gaming optimizations of the Sony A95L. Get the 65-inch size for $500 off today......»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (December 13-15)
From December 13-15, stream these great movies for free, including an Oscar-winning crime drama and an epic love story......»»
ChatGPT"s new Projects feature can organize your AI clutter
OpenAI adds Projects feature to ChatGPT......»»
Twirling body horror in gymnastics video exposes AI’s flaws
Nonsensical movements created by OpenAI’s Sora are typical for current AI-generated video, and here's why. On Wednesday, a video from OpenAI's newly launched Sora AI video gener.....»»
AI tool enhances wildlife image analysis for climate change insights
A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyze wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests......»»
Buried landforms reveal North Sea"s ancient glacial past
An international team of researchers, including a glaciologist at Newcastle University, UK, has discovered remarkably well-preserved glacial landforms buried almost 1 km beneath the North Sea......»»
Ancient Roman harbor wooden structures analyzed with MRI technology
In a recent study, rare wooden structures from the Roman Empire were investigated in a wide range of ways using NMR methods. These methods, widely known for their use in hospital MRI scans to produce detailed images of the human body, have proven equ.....»»