Some artificial intelligence agents can modify the programs and instructions governing their own work, with the goal of improving performance. These changes, however, can introduce errors, while testing unsuccessful modifications consumes resources. Researchers at the University of Virginia, Microsoft Research and Tsinghua University recently developed forecasting software that helps AI agents anticipate the consequences of proposed edits before testing the modified software.Some artificial intelligence agents can modify the programs and instructions governing their own work, with the goal of improving performance. These changes, however, can introduce errors, while testing unsuccessful modifications consumes resources. Researchers at the University of Virginia, Microsoft Research and Tsinghua University recently developed forecasting software that helps AI agents anticipate the consequences of proposed edits before testing the modified software.Software[#item_full_content]

The Turing test was proposed by British mathematician Alan Turing in 1950 as a way of assessing whether a machine could demonstrate humanlike intelligence. In its best-known form, a person communicates with both a human and a machine without knowing which is which and tries to identify the machine.The Turing test was proposed by British mathematician Alan Turing in 1950 as a way of assessing whether a machine could demonstrate humanlike intelligence. In its best-known form, a person communicates with both a human and a machine without knowing which is which and tries to identify the machine.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Meta on Thursday launched a new open-weight AI model that it claims rivals, and in some cases outperforms, similar products from leading Chinese developers.Meta on Thursday launched a new open-weight AI model that it claims rivals, and in some cases outperforms, similar products from leading Chinese developers.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Google announced Thursday it will start displaying links to websites and articles more prominently and higher up in search results powered by artificial intelligence (AI), as brands and news publishers warn of a sharp decline in their traffic.Google announced Thursday it will start displaying links to websites and articles more prominently and higher up in search results powered by artificial intelligence (AI), as brands and news publishers warn of a sharp decline in their traffic.Internet[#item_full_content]

Veronica Rosas is one of tens of thousands of Mexican mothers looking for a child who has disappeared into a vortex of violence fueled by brutal cartel turf wars.Veronica Rosas is one of tens of thousands of Mexican mothers looking for a child who has disappeared into a vortex of violence fueled by brutal cartel turf wars.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Could computers include tiny brain organoids one day? The human brain is an incredibly energy-efficient computer, and silicon processors that try to imitate it achieve huge energy savings over traditional processors. Now scientists are experimenting with using organoids modeled on the human forebrain to develop energy-efficient biohybrid computing.Could computers include tiny brain organoids one day? The human brain is an incredibly energy-efficient computer, and silicon processors that try to imitate it achieve huge energy savings over traditional processors. Now scientists are experimenting with using organoids modeled on the human forebrain to develop energy-efficient biohybrid computing.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]

A research team has discovered that AI assistants can easily manipulate users into making disadvantageous decisions when the AI operates with a hidden agenda.A research team has discovered that AI assistants can easily manipulate users into making disadvantageous decisions when the AI operates with a hidden agenda.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

Human–AI collaboration is widely seen as the work model of the future: The expectation is that together, humans and AI will be more productive than either working alone. Yet the research to date seemed to tell a different story: On average, human–AI teams did less well than the better of the two alone. A reanalysis led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development now suggests this verdict was overly pessimistic.Human–AI collaboration is widely seen as the work model of the future: The expectation is that together, humans and AI will be more productive than either working alone. Yet the research to date seemed to tell a different story: On average, human–AI teams did less well than the better of the two alone. A reanalysis led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development now suggests this verdict was overly pessimistic.Business[#item_full_content]

Reading a scientific article is one thing. Exploring the data behind it is another. Even when a research article provides access to its supporting data sets, answering a follow-up question often requires downloading files, understanding their structure and writing code.Reading a scientific article is one thing. Exploring the data behind it is another. Even when a research article provides access to its supporting data sets, answering a follow-up question often requires downloading files, understanding their structure and writing code.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Imagine an artificial intelligence system that has performed reliably for months. Its recommendations are almost always right, and the employee reviewing them has learned that close scrutiny rarely changes the outcome. Then something unusual happens. The AI makes an error or can’t proceed and needs human intervention. The employee is expected to step in and remains responsible for the outcome.Imagine an artificial intelligence system that has performed reliably for months. Its recommendations are almost always right, and the employee reviewing them has learned that close scrutiny rarely changes the outcome. Then something unusual happens. The AI makes an error or can’t proceed and needs human intervention. The employee is expected to step in and remains responsible for the outcome.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]