I remember the first time I attended a linguistics lecture as an undergraduate in Argentina. The lecturer asked a simple question: where does language come from? My instinctive answer was: books.I remember the first time I attended a linguistics lecture as an undergraduate in Argentina. The lecturer asked a simple question: where does language come from? My instinctive answer was: books.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Power usage by AI and data center systems in the U.S. is extraordinary by any measure. The International Energy Agency estimates U.S. AI and data centers used about 415 terawatt hours of power in 2024—more than 10% of that year’s nationwide energy output—and it’s expected to double by 2030.Power usage by AI and data center systems in the U.S. is extraordinary by any measure. The International Energy Agency estimates U.S. AI and data centers used about 415 terawatt hours of power in 2024—more than 10% of that year’s nationwide energy output—and it’s expected to double by 2030.Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]

In a span of two days following news that the Tumbler Ridge perpetrator’s ChatGPT account had been flagged prior to the shooting, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Federal AI Minister Evan Solomon and British Columbia Premier David Eby.In a span of two days following news that the Tumbler Ridge perpetrator’s ChatGPT account had been flagged prior to the shooting, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Federal AI Minister Evan Solomon and British Columbia Premier David Eby.Business[#item_full_content]

Googling isn’t quite what it used to be. Now, when typing something into Google’s search engine, the first response flashing to life on your screen is not the top-ranked search result but an “AI Overview.” When asked why (using Google’s search engine), the AI Overview replied: “… to provide users with quick, synthesized answers to complex or multi-step questions, enhancing efficiency and user experience. The goal is to save users time by presenting relevant information from multiple sources in one place, reducing the need to click through multiple links.”Googling isn’t quite what it used to be. Now, when typing something into Google’s search engine, the first response flashing to life on your screen is not the top-ranked search result but an “AI Overview.” When asked why (using Google’s search engine), the AI Overview replied: “… to provide users with quick, synthesized answers to complex or multi-step questions, enhancing efficiency and user experience. The goal is to save users time by presenting relevant information from multiple sources in one place, reducing the need to click through multiple links.”Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

Large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence systems that can process and generate texts in different languages, are now used daily by many people worldwide. As these models can rapidly source information and create convincing content for specific purposes, they are now also used in some professional settings or for gathering legal, medical, or financial information.Large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence systems that can process and generate texts in different languages, are now used daily by many people worldwide. As these models can rapidly source information and create convincing content for specific purposes, they are now also used in some professional settings or for gathering legal, medical, or financial information.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

Reminding people that human decision-making can be biased can make the use of artificial intelligence seem less problematic, a new study says. Drawing attention to the limitations of human decision-making may also make AI seem more consistent or impartial. This could increase pressure on governments from voters to rely more on algorithmic systems rather than less.Reminding people that human decision-making can be biased can make the use of artificial intelligence seem less problematic, a new study says. Drawing attention to the limitations of human decision-making may also make AI seem more consistent or impartial. This could increase pressure on governments from voters to rely more on algorithmic systems rather than less.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Researchers have developed a new kind of nanoelectronic device that could dramatically cut the energy consumed by artificial intelligence hardware by mimicking the human brain. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, developed a form of hafnium oxide that acts as a highly stable, low-energy “memristor”—a component designed to mimic the efficient way neurons are connected in the brain. The results are reported in the journal Science Advances.Researchers have developed a new kind of nanoelectronic device that could dramatically cut the energy consumed by artificial intelligence hardware by mimicking the human brain. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, developed a form of hafnium oxide that acts as a highly stable, low-energy “memristor”—a component designed to mimic the efficient way neurons are connected in the brain. The results are reported in the journal Science Advances.Hardware[#item_full_content]

A team of Korean researchers has developed the world’s first technology that can freely connect and disconnect core computing resources such as memory and accelerators with “light” in next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) datacenters. Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced the development of a new optical switch based datacenter resource interconnection technology (Optical Disaggregation, OD).A team of Korean researchers has developed the world’s first technology that can freely connect and disconnect core computing resources such as memory and accelerators with “light” in next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) datacenters. Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced the development of a new optical switch based datacenter resource interconnection technology (Optical Disaggregation, OD).Hardware[#item_full_content]

American Airlines and Google said Thursday that they significantly reduced the climate impact of some of the airline’s flights using an AI-based forecasting tool to help prevent contrails.American Airlines and Google said Thursday that they significantly reduced the climate impact of some of the airline’s flights using an AI-based forecasting tool to help prevent contrails.Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]

Robots are increasingly learning new skills by watching people. From folding laundry to handling food, many real-world, humanlike tasks are too nuanced to be efficiently programmed step by step.Robots are increasingly learning new skills by watching people. From folding laundry to handling food, many real-world, humanlike tasks are too nuanced to be efficiently programmed step by step.Robotics[#item_full_content]