OpenAI execs warn of “risk of extinction” from artificial intelligence in new open letter
Strategically vague statement on AI risk prompts critics' response. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of "AI taking over the world." (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Tuesday, the Center for AI Safety (CAIS) released a single-.....»»
Neutrons open window to explore space glass
Thanks to human ingenuity and zero gravity, we reap important benefits from science in space. Consider smart phones with built-in navigation systems and cameras......»»
Utilizing machine learning models for new directions in housing planning
Machine learning models for more sustainable and affordable housing in regional areas, assessing bushfire risk as well as consideration for disability, biodiversity and also a place for animals in urban residential settings present new perspectives o.....»»
PPG plans first new U.S. auto coatings plant in 15 years as part of $300 million investment
Coatings manufacturer PPG Industries plans to open its first new plant in the U.S. in 15 years as part of a $300 million investment in its North American footprint to support its automotive business......»»
Touchscreen Macs: The idea that will not die
Apple has rejected the idea of making touchscreen Macs for well over a decade now, but a recent remark by a senior company exec did appear to at least open the door to the possibility of a change of heart. Mac and iPad marketing VP Tom Boger recen.....»»
Apple chipmaker TSMC makes contingency plans against Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2027
The prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is a nightmare scenario that keeps western intelligence agencies awake at night, and there are growing concerns that this could happen in 2027. With the US legally obliged to defend Taiwan, the potentia.....»»
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.....»»
Demise of rangelands "severely underestimated": Report
From camel drivers in the Sahara to nomads on the Mongolian steppe, traditional herders the world over rely on earth's wildest open spaces to support an ancient way of life......»»
Scarlett Johansson says Altman insinuated that AI soundalike was intentional
OpenAI pauses use of "Sky" voice after threat of legal action. Enlarge / Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix attend Her premiere during the 8th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 10, 2013, in Rome,.....»»
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.....»»
OpenAI on the defensive after multiple PR setbacks in one week
Sexy voices, departing employees, and NDA rumors have challenged the AI company. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards | Getty Images) Since the launch of its latest AI language model, GPT-4o, OpenAI has found itself on the defe.....»»
Genetic resilience and adaptation of the endangered Chinese hazelnut
Endangered species are often characterized by severe population decline or even near-extinction status during their demographic histories. Such threats usually stem from historical climate changes and human activities......»»
Grafana: Open-source data visualization platform
Grafana is an open-source solution for querying, visualizing, alerting, and exploring metrics, logs, and traces regardless of where they are stored. Grafana provides tools to transform your time-series database (TSDB) data into meaningful graphs and.....»»
OpenAI pauses ChatGPT-4o voice that fans said ripped off Scarlett Johansson
"Sky’s voice is not an imitation of Scarlett Johansson," OpenAI insists. Enlarge / Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix attend Her premiere during the 8th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 10, 20.....»»
Rigid approach to teaching phonics is "joyless" and is failing children in England, experts warn
Experts have released robust research to show that phonics should be taught hand-in-hand with reading and writing to encourage true literacy and a love of reading, not through narrow synthetic phonics......»»
Another short delay for Boeing Starliner, now targeting May 25
NASA and Boeing need more time to make sure a helium leak on its CST-100 Starliner is low enough risk to send humans into space......»»
If you"re buying a new iPad Pro, your old magnetic stand won"t work
Don't even try using an old iPad Pro magnetic stand with the new models because they won't work, the iPad will slip, and so you could even damage your new device.An older iPad Pro firmly gripped by magnets in a standIt isn't as if the risk of damage.....»»
Samsung’s Open Enrollment for Galaxy S24 Series, New Foldables is Live (Updated)
I think you’d find that most people have a love-hate relationship with the concept of insurance. At times, it can seem like your money is going towards nothing, but then every now and then, it can be a lifesaver. For those who would rather be s.....»»
GPT-4o, Bumble Fumbles, and Subtle Asian news
From OpenAI's GPT-4o to Bumble's anti-celibacy ads, host Josh Burstein takes us on a comedic journey through the week's top stories......»»
Reddit"s deal with OpenAI is confirmed. Here"s what it means for your posts and comments.
Reddit and OpenAI have confirmed a new deal which will mean ChatGPT can be trained using the platform's content. So what does that mean for your posts and comments? A few months back, reports emerged that Reddit had signed a $60 million deal wi.....»»
You can now create interactive charts with GPT-4o — how to access with ChatGPT
A new ChatGPT update means you'll be able to add charts and tables directly to the chatbot. ChatGPT, underpinned with GPT-4o, just got a little more useful for people who like doing stuff with charts.OpenAI announced in a blog post that paying.....»»