NFTs and the explosive rebirth of artificial scarcity
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are booming right now. Why? Because unlike most digital items, they're artificially limited. Here's why that changes everything......»»
Misinformation swirled during Taiwan"s 2024 elections, says study
With more than 70 countries hosting national elections, 2024 is the biggest election year in history, according to The Economist. But how misinformation impacts elections, especially with the rise in content generated by artificial intelligence, cont.....»»
Big AI companies sign safety pledge
Promise not to deploy AIs if severe risks cannot be addressed and mitigated. Enlarge (credit: Financial Times) Leading artificial intelligence companies have signed up to a new round of voluntary commitments on AI safety.....»»
Researchers identify the principle behind "soft mechanoluminescent complex"
A research team collaborated to identify the principle of an eco-friendly energy-based soft mechanoluminescent complex that emits light without batteries. It is expected to be applied in various fields, such as optical sensors, artificial skin, and d.....»»
Songs of Conquest is the Heroes of Might & Magic rebirth we all deserve
Every choice in this game has a cost. Choosing to play it seems like a good bet. Enlarge / Battles get a wee bit involved as you go on in Songs of Conquest. (credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) There are games for which I h.....»»
The best video games of 2024 so far
From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Helldivers 2, these are the games we've dug the most in a surprisingly loaded first half of 2024......»»
Sony Music opts out of AI training for its entire catalog
Music group contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of content Enlarge / The Sony Music letter expressly prohibits artificial intelligence developers from using its music — which includes artists such as Beyoncé. (cr.....»»
Protein prediction technology yields accurate results to efficiently find the best drug candidate for many conditions
Artificial intelligence (AI) has numerous applications in health care, from analyzing medical imaging to optimizing the execution of clinical trials, and even facilitating drug discovery......»»
Seafloor life devastated near explosive volcanic eruption in Pacific, research shows
A University of Rhode Island oceanographer leading her first research cruise in the southern Pacific uncovered a surprise when her vessel looked below the waters in the Polynesian nation of Tonga......»»
Gmail will soon use AI to write emails for you
Google The developer conference is underway, and that’s where all of Google’s products are getting a healthy infusion of features based on artificial intelligence (or AI). Many of these features are headed to mobile devices, including the.....»»
Using AI to speed up and improve the most computationally-intensive aspects of plasma physics in fusion
The intricate dance of atoms fusing and releasing energy has fascinated scientists for decades. Now, human ingenuity and artificial intelligence are coming together at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) t.....»»
These Artificial Blood Platelets Could One Day Save Lives
Platelets help blood clot, but they have a short shelf life. With blood in short supply, synthetic platelets could help meet demand......»»
AI may be to blame for our failure to make contact with alien civilizations
Artificial intelligence (AI) has progressed at an astounding pace over the last few years. Some scientists are now looking towards the development of artificial superintelligence (ASI)—a form of AI that would not only surpass human intelligence but.....»»
AI and social media may be fueling the climate crisis, say researchers
Generative artificial intelligence and social media can undermine efforts to address climate change, argue researchers in a new forum article published in the journal Global Environmental Politics......»»
New fluidic system advances development of artificial blood vessels and biomedicine applications
Nature consistently inspires engineering applications. Recently, a group of researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) drew new inspiration from the vascular network and developed a new type of fluidic system nam.....»»
Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you"ve likely never heard of
Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritize the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without algorithms......»»
Stella Automotive AI raises VC from Reynolds and Reynolds, dealerships
Stella, which makes automotive artificial intelligence technology for dealerships, secured $19.7 million......»»
What You Need to Know About the New WhatsApp Features
WhatsApp has rolled out new features, including a "more secure way to log in." WhatsApp, the popular global messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out new features including a different way to log in and an artificial intellig.....»»
U.S. Government Needs to ‘Get It Right’ on Artificial Intelligence
“We can't afford to get this wrong—again,” Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, tells TIME. Artificial intelligence has been a tricky subject in Washington. Most lawmakers agree that it poses.....»»
There’s an AI Lobbying Frenzy in Washington. Big Tech Is Dominating
Spending on lobbying to shape AI policy in Washington is soaring—and tech giants are leading the charge. The number of groups lobbying the U.S. federal government on artificial intelligence nearly tripled from 2022 to 2023, rocket.....»»
FKA twigs Creates Deepfake AI Version of Herself With a Special Use in Mind
British singer-songwriter FKA twigs addressed a U.S. Senate subcommittee about the dangers of artificial intelligence. British singer-songwriter FKA twigs, born Tahliah Debrett Barnett, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Su.....»»