QUT robotics researchers have developed a new robot navigation system that mimics the neural processes of the human brain and uses less than 10% of the energy required by traditional systems.QUT robotics researchers have developed a new robot navigation system that mimics the neural processes of the human brain and uses less than 10% of the energy required by traditional systems.Robotics[#item_full_content]
The AI chatbot Grok spent one day in May 2025 spreading debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, echoing views publicly voiced by Elon Musk, the founder of its parent company, xAI.The AI chatbot Grok spent one day in May 2025 spreading debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, echoing views publicly voiced by Elon Musk, the founder of its parent company, xAI.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
In the coming years, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will doubtlessly proliferate, seeping into most corners of U.S. society and transforming economies around the globe. But don’t expect AI to confer a competitive advantage, at least over the long haul, according to a new paper co-authored by University of Utah business scholar Jay Barney.In the coming years, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will doubtlessly proliferate, seeping into most corners of U.S. society and transforming economies around the globe. But don’t expect AI to confer a competitive advantage, at least over the long haul, according to a new paper co-authored by University of Utah business scholar Jay Barney.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
The loss of a limb following an injury, accident or disease can greatly reduce quality of life, making it harder for people to engage in daily activities. Yet recent technological advances have opened new exciting possibilities for the development of more comfortable, smarter and intuitive prosthetic limbs, which could allow users to easily complete a wider range of tasks.The loss of a limb following an injury, accident or disease can greatly reduce quality of life, making it harder for people to engage in daily activities. Yet recent technological advances have opened new exciting possibilities for the development of more comfortable, smarter and intuitive prosthetic limbs, which could allow users to easily complete a wider range of tasks.Robotics[#item_full_content]
Research has shown that large language models (LLMs) tend to overemphasize information at the beginning and end of a document or conversation, while neglecting the middle.Research has shown that large language models (LLMs) tend to overemphasize information at the beginning and end of a document or conversation, while neglecting the middle.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Christopher Pelkey was shot and killed in a road range incident in 2021. On May 8, 2025, at the sentencing hearing for his killer, an AI video reconstruction of Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement. The trial judge reported being deeply moved by this performance and issued the maximum sentence for manslaughter.Christopher Pelkey was shot and killed in a road range incident in 2021. On May 8, 2025, at the sentencing hearing for his killer, an AI video reconstruction of Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement. The trial judge reported being deeply moved by this performance and issued the maximum sentence for manslaughter.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
The promise of a new type of computer chip that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and be more environmentally friendly is explored in a technology review paper published by UC Riverside engineers in the journal Device.The promise of a new type of computer chip that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and be more environmentally friendly is explored in a technology review paper published by UC Riverside engineers in the journal Device.Hardware[#item_full_content]
Robots could be the solution to filling the shortage of welders in the U.K., thanks to existing human expertise, a new study from the University of Nottingham has revealed.Robots could be the solution to filling the shortage of welders in the U.K., thanks to existing human expertise, a new study from the University of Nottingham has revealed.Engineering[#item_full_content]
One company offers Bay Area employers artificial intelligence that filters potential hires by combing through 10,000 public online sources looking for references to violence or illegal drugs. Another uses the technology to scan workers’ office emails for signs of dissatisfaction or burnout. Others offer AI analysis of workers’ every online action in the workplace.One company offers Bay Area employers artificial intelligence that filters potential hires by combing through 10,000 public online sources looking for references to violence or illegal drugs. Another uses the technology to scan workers’ office emails for signs of dissatisfaction or burnout. Others offer AI analysis of workers’ every online action in the workplace.Business[#item_full_content]
The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military.The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military.Business[#item_full_content]
