Today’s sophisticated microchips are a wonder, designed by engineers squeezing ever more detail onto ever-smaller chips, then built in ultraclean billion-dollar fabrication facilities. Just one speck of dust or an errant signal from a device like a cell phone can spell ruin.Today’s sophisticated microchips are a wonder, designed by engineers squeezing ever more detail onto ever-smaller chips, then built in ultraclean billion-dollar fabrication facilities. Just one speck of dust or an errant signal from a device like a cell phone can spell ruin.Hardware[#item_full_content]
The public is currently getting bombarded with warnings about AI, including about the possibility of machine intelligence causing human extinction. After nearly 40 years building AI systems, I find myself asking the same question: Where is the evidence?The public is currently getting bombarded with warnings about AI, including about the possibility of machine intelligence causing human extinction. After nearly 40 years building AI systems, I find myself asking the same question: Where is the evidence?Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
We know many children and teens are turning to AI chatbots to answer tricky questions, seek help and even find companionship. An eSafety survey of 1,950 Australian children ages 10 to 17 found 78% had used an AI chatbot and, of those, 54% used them for personal or social reasons.We know many children and teens are turning to AI chatbots to answer tricky questions, seek help and even find companionship. An eSafety survey of 1,950 Australian children ages 10 to 17 found 78% had used an AI chatbot and, of those, 54% used them for personal or social reasons.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
As more people turn to large language models (LLMs) during personal crises, the companies behind them are engineering these AI-powered models to be more personal, empathetic and understanding when prompts indicate a user is in emotional distress.As more people turn to large language models (LLMs) during personal crises, the companies behind them are engineering these AI-powered models to be more personal, empathetic and understanding when prompts indicate a user is in emotional distress.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
A few hundred years ago, determining whether a painting was created by a master like Rembrandt or a talented copycat depended only on the trained eye of an expert. Then, new tools like X-rays and infrared imaging allowed curators to see beneath the surface of a painting and analyze details invisible to the human eye.A few hundred years ago, determining whether a painting was created by a master like Rembrandt or a talented copycat depended only on the trained eye of an expert. Then, new tools like X-rays and infrared imaging allowed curators to see beneath the surface of a painting and analyze details invisible to the human eye.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Artificial intelligence can make a scammer sound like your boss, your bank or even someone you love. And as the technology becomes more sophisticated, a University of Missouri cybersecurity expert says spotting a scam isn’t as simple as looking for spelling mistakes.Artificial intelligence can make a scammer sound like your boss, your bank or even someone you love. And as the technology becomes more sophisticated, a University of Missouri cybersecurity expert says spotting a scam isn’t as simple as looking for spelling mistakes.Security[#item_full_content]
SpaceX said Monday it has struck a deal with private equity giant Apollo Global Management to lease specialized chips for developing artificial intelligence.SpaceX said Monday it has struck a deal with private equity giant Apollo Global Management to lease specialized chips for developing artificial intelligence.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Artificial intelligence poses an “unprecedented” threat as foreign governments turn it loose to hack computer networks and critical infrastructure, Australia’s cybersecurity agency warned on Tuesday.Artificial intelligence poses an “unprecedented” threat as foreign governments turn it loose to hack computer networks and critical infrastructure, Australia’s cybersecurity agency warned on Tuesday.Security[#item_full_content]
Meta plans to raise $35 billion through a stock offering to fund the development of its artificial intelligence, according to documents released Monday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Meta plans to raise $35 billion through a stock offering to fund the development of its artificial intelligence, according to documents released Monday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.Business[#item_full_content]
