Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying themselves from one internet-connected gadget to the next without human help, AI giant Anthropic said.Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying themselves from one internet-connected gadget to the next without human help, AI giant Anthropic said.Security[#item_full_content]
A British lawmaker made history on Tuesday by becoming the first person to use an AI-generated voice to deliver a speech in the U.K. Parliament.A British lawmaker made history on Tuesday by becoming the first person to use an AI-generated voice to deliver a speech in the U.K. Parliament.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
It’s no secret that an ever-increasing number of scientists use AI to help with their papers. While tasks such as polishing text are generally permissible if declared, using the technology to write papers, or parts of papers, from scratch and passing them off as original work is not. But it’s happening.It’s no secret that an ever-increasing number of scientists use AI to help with their papers. While tasks such as polishing text are generally permissible if declared, using the technology to write papers, or parts of papers, from scratch and passing them off as original work is not. But it’s happening.[#item_full_content]
Researchers have developed a technology that lets a user move a small robot by bending and straightening a finger. The user can also pick up and move objects while checking the images and contact information that the robot sends back.Researchers have developed a technology that lets a user move a small robot by bending and straightening a finger. The user can also pick up and move objects while checking the images and contact information that the robot sends back.[#item_full_content]
Inside the human brain, billions of individual neurons connect to form a vast network capable of rapidly processing information and electrical signals. A team of researchers and engineers at Penn State is taking inspiration from these natural computers to build soft networks of water-based droplets, connected by membranes like those found in the walls of living cells.Inside the human brain, billions of individual neurons connect to form a vast network capable of rapidly processing information and electrical signals. A team of researchers and engineers at Penn State is taking inspiration from these natural computers to build soft networks of water-based droplets, connected by membranes like those found in the walls of living cells.[#item_full_content]
Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have developed a “light-powered brain” that can recognize hidden information in complex patterns of light, potentially paving the way for faster communications systems.Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have developed a “light-powered brain” that can recognize hidden information in complex patterns of light, potentially paving the way for faster communications systems.Telecom[#item_full_content]
Is AI a climate change villain whose insatiable hunger for electricity will roast the planet? Or will it help predict where the next climate disaster will strike and what to do about it?Is AI a climate change villain whose insatiable hunger for electricity will roast the planet? Or will it help predict where the next climate disaster will strike and what to do about it?Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]
Research published in the International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning suggests that artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond technical automation to train engineers in ethical decision-making. The work suggests this could address a critical gap in the Industry 4.0 era.Research published in the International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning suggests that artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond technical automation to train engineers in ethical decision-making. The work suggests this could address a critical gap in the Industry 4.0 era.Engineering[#item_full_content]
Britain will retain early access to the latest artificial intelligence models for safety testing, the country’s AI minister confirmed Monday, following reports that the White House had restricted the U.K.’s access.Britain will retain early access to the latest artificial intelligence models for safety testing, the country’s AI minister confirmed Monday, following reports that the White House had restricted the U.K.’s access.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Around half of the energy used to train AI can be saved without affecting speed or performance, using software developed at the University of Michigan Engineering. Now, U-M researchers are working with NVIDIA to integrate their new approach into Megatron-LM, NVIDIA’s open-source platform for training AI.Around half of the energy used to train AI can be saved without affecting speed or performance, using software developed at the University of Michigan Engineering. Now, U-M researchers are working with NVIDIA to integrate their new approach into Megatron-LM, NVIDIA’s open-source platform for training AI.Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]
