In a Perspective, Hany Farid highlights the risk of manipulated and fraudulent images and videos, known as deepfakes, and explores interventions that could mitigate the harms deepfakes can cause.In a Perspective, Hany Farid highlights the risk of manipulated and fraudulent images and videos, known as deepfakes, and explores interventions that could mitigate the harms deepfakes can cause.Security[#item_full_content]

To confront bias, scientists say we must examine the ontological frameworks within large language models—and how our perceptions influence outputs.To confront bias, scientists say we must examine the ontological frameworks within large language models—and how our perceptions influence outputs.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

A rising tide of artificial intelligence (AI) bands is ushering in a new era where work will be scarcer for musicians.A rising tide of artificial intelligence (AI) bands is ushering in a new era where work will be scarcer for musicians.Business[#item_full_content]

Artificial intelligence tools called large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini, can do a lot these days—dispensing relationship advice, crafting texts to get you out of social obligations and even writing science articles.Artificial intelligence tools called large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini, can do a lot these days—dispensing relationship advice, crafting texts to get you out of social obligations and even writing science articles.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

A new international study has introduced Curved Neural Networks—a new type of AI memory architecture inspired by ideas from geometry. The study shows that bending the “space” in which AI “thinks” can create explosive memory recall—an effect similar to a lightbulb moment in the human brain. The research opens new paths for brain-inspired computing, neuroscience, and even next-gen robotics, offering tools to better understand memory itself.A new international study has introduced Curved Neural Networks—a new type of AI memory architecture inspired by ideas from geometry. The study shows that bending the “space” in which AI “thinks” can create explosive memory recall—an effect similar to a lightbulb moment in the human brain. The research opens new paths for brain-inspired computing, neuroscience, and even next-gen robotics, offering tools to better understand memory itself.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

We are entering the third phase of generative AI. First came the chatbots, followed by the assistants. Now we are beginning to see agents: systems that aspire to greater autonomy and can work in “teams” or use tools to accomplish complex tasks.We are entering the third phase of generative AI. First came the chatbots, followed by the assistants. Now we are beginning to see agents: systems that aspire to greater autonomy and can work in “teams” or use tools to accomplish complex tasks.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

A newly developed performance evaluation system can assess energy storage power plants (ESPPs) in terms of investment decisions and public policy, as well as their place in sustainable energy infrastructure. The research is discussed in the International Journal of Power and Energy Conversion.A newly developed performance evaluation system can assess energy storage power plants (ESPPs) in terms of investment decisions and public policy, as well as their place in sustainable energy infrastructure. The research is discussed in the International Journal of Power and Energy Conversion.Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]

Netflix’s recent use of generative AI to create a building collapse scene in the sci-fi show “El Eternauta” (“The Eternaut”) marks more than a technological milestone. It reveals a fundamental psychological tension about what makes entertainment authentic.Netflix’s recent use of generative AI to create a building collapse scene in the sci-fi show “El Eternauta” (“The Eternaut”) marks more than a technological milestone. It reveals a fundamental psychological tension about what makes entertainment authentic.Business[#item_full_content]

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have built the world’s first automated cyborg insect “factory line.” This new prototype robotic system automates the attachment of miniature electronic backpacks on the backs of Madagascar hissing cockroaches, turning them into insect-hybrid robots.Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have built the world’s first automated cyborg insect “factory line.” This new prototype robotic system automates the attachment of miniature electronic backpacks on the backs of Madagascar hissing cockroaches, turning them into insect-hybrid robots.Robotics[#item_full_content]

In a world-first for battery research, researchers from the University of Bayreuth and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have employed a so-called multi-agent network in battery design. This AI-based tool enables the rapid generation of promising proposals for new battery materials, thereby advancing the development of long-lasting and sustainable next-generation batteries. The researchers have reported their findings in Advanced Materials.In a world-first for battery research, researchers from the University of Bayreuth and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have employed a so-called multi-agent network in battery design. This AI-based tool enables the rapid generation of promising proposals for new battery materials, thereby advancing the development of long-lasting and sustainable next-generation batteries. The researchers have reported their findings in Advanced Materials.Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]