So-called deepfakes, that is, images and videos generated with the help of artificial intelligence, are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. An international research team from the University of Tokyo and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Saarbrücken, Germany, has developed a method that identifies manipulated videos more reliably than previous approaches—not by searching for visual artifacts, but by analyzing the naturalness of facial expressions. In tests on established benchmark datasets, the approach achieved an average detection accuracy of more than 95 percent and successfully identified manipulations that caused many existing detectors to fail.So-called deepfakes, that is, images and videos generated with the help of artificial intelligence, are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. An international research team from the University of Tokyo and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Saarbrücken, Germany, has developed a method that identifies manipulated videos more reliably than previous approaches—not by searching for visual artifacts, but by analyzing the naturalness of facial expressions. In tests on established benchmark datasets, the approach achieved an average detection accuracy of more than 95 percent and successfully identified manipulations that caused many existing detectors to fail.Security[#item_full_content]

Martin Scorsese recently announced that he will be joining generative artificial intelligence (AI) company Black Forest Labs. He said he would embrace AI for storyboarding—the practice of creating a visual outline in the early stages of developing a movie or TV show.Martin Scorsese recently announced that he will be joining generative artificial intelligence (AI) company Black Forest Labs. He said he would embrace AI for storyboarding—the practice of creating a visual outline in the early stages of developing a movie or TV show.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

Engineers often use vision-language models to produce new designs, such as airplane or automobile components. To simulate how those components will perform in realistic situations, they’ll use tried-and-true computer-aided design (CAD) software to generate 3D models of those designs, which they can put through virtual crash or durability tests.Engineers often use vision-language models to produce new designs, such as airplane or automobile components. To simulate how those components will perform in realistic situations, they’ll use tried-and-true computer-aided design (CAD) software to generate 3D models of those designs, which they can put through virtual crash or durability tests.Software[#item_full_content]

An international research team involving the University of Bayreuth has, for the first time, analyzed the “inner workings” of AI language models when predicting political voting decisions. To do so, the researchers examined six national elections and AI-based election forecasts and developed a new method for making more precise predictions. They presented their findings at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2026) in Seoul, South Korea.An international research team involving the University of Bayreuth has, for the first time, analyzed the “inner workings” of AI language models when predicting political voting decisions. To do so, the researchers examined six national elections and AI-based election forecasts and developed a new method for making more precise predictions. They presented their findings at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2026) in Seoul, South Korea.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

OpenAI, the owner of the ChatGPT chatbot, lost its appeal Wednesday against the EU’s refusal to register its name as a trademark.OpenAI, the owner of the ChatGPT chatbot, lost its appeal Wednesday against the EU’s refusal to register its name as a trademark.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence using Nvidia’s technology, bringing together what it said was the best in Japan’s manufacturing prowess in robotics with AI.Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence using Nvidia’s technology, bringing together what it said was the best in Japan’s manufacturing prowess in robotics with AI.Robotics[#item_full_content]

Artificial intelligence isn’t just capable of translating between existing languages—it can also create entirely new ones.Artificial intelligence isn’t just capable of translating between existing languages—it can also create entirely new ones.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

Can playing against AI make people more social? New research suggests the answer may be yes.Can playing against AI make people more social? New research suggests the answer may be yes.Business[#item_full_content]

The era of building “personalized AI” by training AI models on individual or corporate documents and data is beginning. However, while such customization can improve task performance, it can also weaken a model’s existing safety safeguards. KAIST researchers have developed a core AI technology that preserves customized performance while further strengthening safety.The era of building “personalized AI” by training AI models on individual or corporate documents and data is beginning. However, while such customization can improve task performance, it can also weaken a model’s existing safety safeguards. KAIST researchers have developed a core AI technology that preserves customized performance while further strengthening safety.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

A crime scene is often accessible only for a short period of time. During that time, all relevant evidence must be documented quickly, and even small details can prove crucial. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (BLKA) are working together to fundamentally transform this process. Using artificial intelligence, investigators will be able to interact with virtual representations of crime scenes.A crime scene is often accessible only for a short period of time. During that time, all relevant evidence must be documented quickly, and even small details can prove crucial. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (BLKA) are working together to fundamentally transform this process. Using artificial intelligence, investigators will be able to interact with virtual representations of crime scenes.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]