How Duolingo became a $2.4B language unicorn
At the heart of Duolingo is its mission: to scale free education and increase income potential through language learning. However, the same mission that has helped it grow to a business valued at $2.4 billion with over 500 million registered learners.....»»
Microbial comics: RNA as a common language, presented in extracellular speech-bubbles
Single-celled organisms, such as bacteria and archaea, have developed many ways to communicate with each other. For example, they might use tiny so-called extracellular vesicles (EVs)—membrane-enveloped packages smaller than 200 nm in diameter (0.0.....»»
Apple"s "Ask" project may be far more than just an AI-assisted support tool
A report that revealed Apple's "Ask" tool may not have been the whole story, with a leaker exclusively telling AppleInsider that the project goes beyond a simple language learning model or generative AI tool.Apple is working on AI toolsSparse details.....»»
People in power found to avoid using sensitive language at work
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology finds that people in positions of power are three times less likely to use sensitive language in work-related emails than people junior to them......»»
Google goes “open AI” with Gemma, a free, open-weights chatbot family
Gemma chatbots can run locally, and they reportedly outperform Meta's Llama 2. Enlarge (credit: Google) On Wednesday, Google announced a new family of AI language models called Gemma, which are free, open-weights models.....»»
Learn up to 14 languages with a lifetime of Babbel for $150
Don’t miss this Presidents' Day price on lifetime access to Babbel Language Learning on sale for $149.97. TL;DR: Score lifetime access to Babbel Language Learning on sale for $149.97. This price drop lasts only 24 hours — it ends on Feb.....»»
ChatGPT freaked out, generating gibberish for many users
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a bug in which outputs were strangely flowery and loaded with obscure language. ChatGPT hallucinates. We all know this already. But on Tuesday it seemed like someone slipped on a banana peel at OpenAI headquarters a.....»»
"I"m gonna get totally and utterly X"d": Can you really use any English word to mean "drunk"?
The English language is famous for the large number of words that express the idea of being drunk in a humorous way—so-called drunkonyms like "pissed," "hammered" or "wasted." British comedian Michael McIntyre even argues in a comedy routine that p.....»»
How to change Google Assistant’s voice (and language)
Tired of Google Assistant's voice? If you own a Google Home speaker, you can change your Google Assistant's default voice to something that suits your tastes......»»
Samsung’s New Update Plans to Address the S24’s Display Woes
Other features that will come with the software patch include updates to camera functions, as well as Galaxy AI's language capabilities. The post Samsung’s New Update Plans to Address the S24’s Display Woes appeared first on Phandroid......»»
How TikTok Is Combatting Misleading Content Ahead of the European Elections
TikTok announced 27 local language Election Centers for each E.U. member state ahead of June's election. TikTok is launching an in-app Election Center to mitigate the spread of online misinformation during the 2024 European Parliame.....»»
New evidence of independent written language on Easter Island before arrival of Europeans
A team of philologists, chemists, environmental physicists and engineers affiliated with several institutions across Europe has found evidence of an undeciphered script on wooden tablets created on Easter Island that represents an independent writing.....»»
A new look at our linguistic roots
A controversial analytic technique offers new answers for Indo-European languages. Enlarge (credit: Roman Rybalko via Getty) Almost half of all people in the world today speak an Indo-European language, one whose origins.....»»
How to change your language in Google Chrome on desktop
Chrome's interface supports many languages and can help you translate web pages into common languages. Here's how to change your language in Google Chrome......»»
Do apes have humor? Study shows that great apes playfully tease each other
Babies playfully tease others as young as eight months of age. Since language is not required for this behavior, similar kinds of playful teasing might be present in non-human animals......»»
Technology with empathy: Using conversational agents in education
Artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies are driving the use of pedagogical conversational agents with empathic capabilities. They are virtual tools (e.g., chatbots) that are able to evoke an empathetic reaction in the stu.....»»
Protecting against AI-enhanced email threats
Generative AI based on large language models (LLMs) has become a valuable tool for individuals and businesses, but also cybercriminals. Its ability to process large amounts of data and quickly generate results has contributed to its widespread adopti.....»»
How to change Alexa’s voice (and language)
Is Alexa's default voice not your cup of tea? You can change Alexa’s settings and have her speak in another language or regional accent. Here’s how......»»
Turn your TV into a language-learning tool with Dish
Language learner? Expose yourself to your target language on the daily with a Dish International plan......»»
Turn your TV into a language learning tool with Dish
Language learner? Expose yourself to your target language on the daily with a Dish International plan......»»
Rumor suggests iOS 18 will get new interface based on visionOS, but this seems unlikely
It’s been a while since Apple made sweeping changes to the iOS design language. Instead, the company has been slowly changing specific parts of the system – such as the Lock Screen with iOS 16. But now a skeptical rumor suggests that iOS 18 will.....»»