When we read a car’s license plate, we tend to focus on the numbers and letters, paying little attention to the surrounding buildings or sky. An artificial-intelligence (AI) system, however, may still process those surrounding details, consuming energy even when they contribute little to the task. As cameras capture ever more detailed images, this unnecessary processing wastes more energy—a growing problem for electronics with limited power, such as battery-powered security cameras, drones and other edge devices.When we read a car’s license plate, we tend to focus on the numbers and letters, paying little attention to the surrounding buildings or sky. An artificial-intelligence (AI) system, however, may still process those surrounding details, consuming energy even when they contribute little to the task. As cameras capture ever more detailed images, this unnecessary processing wastes more energy—a growing problem for electronics with limited power, such as battery-powered security cameras, drones and other edge devices.Hardware[#item_full_content]

Don’t believe the hype about AI taking over all forms of work. Most of the evidence to date suggests large-scale job losses are limited. But what is changing is the way work is organized.Don’t believe the hype about AI taking over all forms of work. Most of the evidence to date suggests large-scale job losses are limited. But what is changing is the way work is organized.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being used to generate text-based advice across urban design, planning and public health. In urban design, they can recommend changes to transportation infrastructure, land use, walkability, pedestrian environments and green spaces to support health.Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being used to generate text-based advice across urban design, planning and public health. In urban design, they can recommend changes to transportation infrastructure, land use, walkability, pedestrian environments and green spaces to support health.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Multiple AI companies have recently disclosed that their own AI agents broke into real organizations without being directed to, in a worrying trend that suggests AI safety is taking a back seat as companies race to develop leading AI models.Multiple AI companies have recently disclosed that their own AI agents broke into real organizations without being directed to, in a worrying trend that suggests AI safety is taking a back seat as companies race to develop leading AI models.Software[#item_full_content]

Before users can interact with computer software, its source code must be converted into executable binaries and software packages, a task handled by specialized tools known as build systems. Build systems are a fundamental component of modern software development. They have evolved into complex distributed systems that manage dependencies, optimize resources and ensure correctness across large-scale projects. Studies have shown that build maintenance can consume up to 27% of a developer’s time in large projects.Before users can interact with computer software, its source code must be converted into executable binaries and software packages, a task handled by specialized tools known as build systems. Build systems are a fundamental component of modern software development. They have evolved into complex distributed systems that manage dependencies, optimize resources and ensure correctness across large-scale projects. Studies have shown that build maintenance can consume up to 27% of a developer’s time in large projects.Software[#item_full_content]

Meta shares bounced back to their summer 2025 highs this week, riding a wave of investor excitement about Muse, the social media giant’s AI agent, which presents an opportunity to generate revenue beyond advertising.Meta shares bounced back to their summer 2025 highs this week, riding a wave of investor excitement about Muse, the social media giant’s AI agent, which presents an opportunity to generate revenue beyond advertising.Business[#item_full_content]

Artificial intelligence models can give users the wrong answer and do so with great confidence. They can also hedge and warn that they are unsure—even when they get the answer right.Artificial intelligence models can give users the wrong answer and do so with great confidence. They can also hedge and warn that they are unsure—even when they get the answer right.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

Autonomous vehicles and robots need to understand not only what is around them, but how objects and people are moving. A cyclist crossing the road, a car slowing down, a pedestrian stepping off the curb, and a parked vehicle all create different motion cues that a machine must interpret quickly and accurately.Autonomous vehicles and robots need to understand not only what is around them, but how objects and people are moving. A cyclist crossing the road, a car slowing down, a pedestrian stepping off the curb, and a parked vehicle all create different motion cues that a machine must interpret quickly and accurately.Automotive[#item_full_content]