Anticipation and accents: Talking like a southerner even if you"re not
Have you ever found yourself unintentionally imitating how a friend, television character, or media personality talks after listening to them for a while? This is a well-established phenomenon that linguists call linguistic convergence, which refers.....»»
1960s chatbot ELIZA beat OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 in a recent Turing test study
AI chatbot deception paper suggests that some bots (and people) aren't very persuasive. Enlarge / An artist's impression of a human and a robot talking. (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) In a preprint research paper.....»»
DEAL: Grab the Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker for Less than $100!
It's currently on sale right now, going for as low as $99. The post DEAL: Grab the Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker for Less than $100! appeared first on Phandroid. When talking about high-end audio products, one name that constantly.....»»
Despite pressures facing young families, parents take precious moments to play with their babies
Four in five primary caregivers of nine-month-old babies reported cuddling, talking and playing with their little one several times a day, in England's first national long-term study of babies in over two decades, led by UCL (University College Londo.....»»
Q&A: Where do accents come from? Linguist explains why we talk the way we talk
When it comes to how we talk, accents are often the thing people focus on first. We love to do impressions, and certain accents even have an impact on what we buy. But what exactly is an accent, and how does one develop?.....»»
OpenAI Fiasco, Tim Cook"s successor, and Apple Vision Pro Questions on the AppleInsider Podcast
It's time for the best Black Friday deals, plus news of Sonos planning an AirPods Max competitor, OpenAI's explosion, and Tim Cook uses the "AI" word on the new AppleInsider Podcast.Tim Cook at Apple ParkApple has so carefully avoided talking about a.....»»
Early Black Friday M3 MacBook Pro deals from $1,449, official MagSafe charger $29, more
Black Friday is just a week away, and the early discounts are here on Apple’s new M3 MacBook Pro. Pricing now starts at $1,449 to go alongside the same holiday offer on the official Apple MagSafe Charger at $29. And since we’re already talking ab.....»»
You"re still going to be bullied for being a green bubble, even with RCS
Apple confirms the blue versus green bubble battle won't be over just because of RCS.Green bubbles aren't going anywhereThe blue iMessage text bubble is meant to tell the user when they are talking to another iPhone user. However, this handy tool has.....»»
Humane launches "Ai Pin," a screenless wearable powered by OpenAI
Humane has launched its AI Pin, an AI-powered wearable, designed to replace your smartphone. After months of anticipation, stealth startup Humane has finally launched the Ai Pin. The device is a screenless AI wearable that functions without the.....»»
"The Marvels" teases a Young Avengers team-up — here"s how
"The Marvels" promises the start of the Young Avengers, which would include Kamala Khan, Kate Bishop, and Cassie Lang. A new superhero team has entered the MCU — and no, I'm not talking about the X-Men.Instead, I'm talking about the Young.....»»
The Pitch for AI Might be Worse Than the Pitch for 5G
Google spent the majority of its Pixel 8 launch event talking about AI, just like they did at Google I/O a few months earlier. Qualcomm couldn’t stop talking about all of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s on-device AI a couple of weeks ago either......»»
People who contribute least in crowdsourcing can do the most to improve a public good, says study
Whether talking about the office kitchen, hiking trails or ratings on Yelp, there are always people who put in effort to leave those spaces better. There are also those who contribute nothing to that public good......»»
Xbox moderation team turns to AI for help filtering a flood of user content
Automated language/vision models help evaluate player reports, Gamerpic uploads, and more. Artist interpretation of the creatures talking about your mom on Xbox Live last night. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) Anyon.....»»
Understanding all kinds of English accents can improve empathy and learning—and even be a matter of life and death
In a 2019 sketch from the US late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL), the actor James McAvoy plays a Scottish air traffic controller attempting to help a US brand integration manager (Mikey Day) land a plane in distress, because the pilot ha.....»»
Apple extends return policy through early January for holiday shoppers
The extended return policy by Apple has been activated in anticipation of the 2023 holiday shopping spree for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other products.Apple brings back extended holiday return policySimilar to previous years, Apple has leng.....»»
Sam Bankman-Fried repeatedly told to “stop talking” during rambling testimony
FTX co-founder scolded for making up his own definition of market manipulation. Enlarge (credit: ANGELA WEISS / Contributor | AFP) On Friday, Sam Bankman-Fried began his first day testifying before a jury with a loss. Th.....»»
People are speaking with ChatGPT for hours, bringing 2013’s Her closer to reality
Long mobile conversations with the AI assistant using AirPods echo the sci-fi film. Enlarge / Joaquin Phoenix talking with AI in Her (2013). (credit: Warner Bros.) In 2013, Spike Jonze's Her imagined a world where humans.....»»
Study shows talking about products can lead to better conversations
The first day at a new school or in a new job can be exhilarating, but the awkward introductions and halting conversations when meeting new people often lead to stress and social anxiety......»»
The Easiest Remote Control Animatronic Skull With Micro:Bit and Crazy Circuits
They think treat, we think trick! This DIY talking skull project can be controlled from afar so that you can prank your trick-or-treaters. They’ll think it’s a store-bought Halloween display, but then when it starts to say things that co.....»»
AI chatbots can infer an alarming amount of info about you from your responses
This troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads. Enlarge (credit: atakan/Getty Images) The way you talk can reveal a lot about you—especially if you're talking to a chatbot. New research reveals that.....»»
Cocoa pods—a source of chocolate, and potentially, flame retardants
As Halloween approaches, so too does the anticipation of a trick-or-treating stash filled with fun-sized chocolate candy bars. But to satisfy our collective craving for this indulgence, millions of cocoa pods are harvested annually. While the beans a.....»»