Humans are usually remarkably good at recognizing objects, even under poor conditions. Artificial vision systems, by contrast, reach their limits more quickly. Researchers at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research have now investigated what artificial vision systems can learn from the brain. They found that combining two brain-inspired features can make image recognition considerably more reliable. The research findings are published in the journal Patterns.Humans are usually remarkably good at recognizing objects, even under poor conditions. Artificial vision systems, by contrast, reach their limits more quickly. Researchers at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research have now investigated what artificial vision systems can learn from the brain. They found that combining two brain-inspired features can make image recognition considerably more reliable. The research findings are published in the journal Patterns.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Researchers have developed an automated system for detecting fake news that achieved accuracy rates above 98% in tests on two datasets; in other words, it missed just one or two fake news items in every 100. They provide details of their approach in the International Journal of Information and Computer Security.Researchers have developed an automated system for detecting fake news that achieved accuracy rates above 98% in tests on two datasets; in other words, it missed just one or two fake news items in every 100. They provide details of their approach in the International Journal of Information and Computer Security.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

As artificial intelligence becomes capable of producing sophisticated art in seconds, a new paper challenges us to rethink what makes human creativity valuable. The paper argues that while AI can bypass years of artistic training, it cannot replace the transformative experiences that give creativity its deeper meaning. The research suggests that the future of art may lie less in producing impressive works and more in using technology to inspire exploration, meaningful experiences and new ways of seeing the world.As artificial intelligence becomes capable of producing sophisticated art in seconds, a new paper challenges us to rethink what makes human creativity valuable. The paper argues that while AI can bypass years of artistic training, it cannot replace the transformative experiences that give creativity its deeper meaning. The research suggests that the future of art may lie less in producing impressive works and more in using technology to inspire exploration, meaningful experiences and new ways of seeing the world.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

Minecraft is one of the world’s most popular video games, where players explore, gather resources, craft items and try to survive in a virtual universe constructed of 3D cubes that represent different materials.Minecraft is one of the world’s most popular video games, where players explore, gather resources, craft items and try to survive in a virtual universe constructed of 3D cubes that represent different materials.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

Is it too late to safeguard ourselves from a large-scale catastrophic event caused by AI running amok?Is it too late to safeguard ourselves from a large-scale catastrophic event caused by AI running amok?Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Large language models, the technology at the heart of chat-based AI platforms like ChatGPT, have many humanlike traits ascribed to them. In common parlance, these models are described as intelligent or as having intentions, biases, desires or even beliefs.Large language models, the technology at the heart of chat-based AI platforms like ChatGPT, have many humanlike traits ascribed to them. In common parlance, these models are described as intelligent or as having intentions, biases, desires or even beliefs.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

It’s 9 p.m. on a rural mountain highway when a 750-pound (340-kilogram) elk steps onto the road, its silhouette hidden from an oncoming driver by a curve in the terrain. Suddenly, a roadside sign illuminates: “Wildlife Detected Ahead. Slow Down.” The driver eases off the accelerator, and both travelers continue on safely.It’s 9 p.m. on a rural mountain highway when a 750-pound (340-kilogram) elk steps onto the road, its silhouette hidden from an oncoming driver by a curve in the terrain. Suddenly, a roadside sign illuminates: “Wildlife Detected Ahead. Slow Down.” The driver eases off the accelerator, and both travelers continue on safely.Automotive[#item_full_content]

In July 2026, OpenAI’s autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents escaped a closed testing environment, accessed the public internet and hacked into a real company’s digital infrastructure. What started as an internal evaluation of the agents’ cyber capabilities turned into a real-world cybersecurity breach.In July 2026, OpenAI’s autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents escaped a closed testing environment, accessed the public internet and hacked into a real company’s digital infrastructure. What started as an internal evaluation of the agents’ cyber capabilities turned into a real-world cybersecurity breach.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]