A new approach called open ad-hoc categorization (OAK) helps AI systems dynamically reinterpret the same image differently depending on the categorization context, rather than using fixed visual interpretation. A University of Michigan-led study on this topic was presented in June 2025 at the IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) in Nashville, Tennessee.A new approach called open ad-hoc categorization (OAK) helps AI systems dynamically reinterpret the same image differently depending on the categorization context, rather than using fixed visual interpretation. A University of Michigan-led study on this topic was presented in June 2025 at the IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) in Nashville, Tennessee.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Imagine trying to make an accurate three-dimensional model of a building using only pictures taken from different angles—but you’re not sure where or how far away all the cameras were. Our big human brains can fill in a lot of those details, but computers have a much harder time doing so.Imagine trying to make an accurate three-dimensional model of a building using only pictures taken from different angles—but you’re not sure where or how far away all the cameras were. Our big human brains can fill in a lot of those details, but computers have a much harder time doing so.Engineering[#item_full_content]

OpenAI on Wednesday said it was letting the US government use a version of ChatGPT designed for businesses for a year, charging just $1 for the service.OpenAI on Wednesday said it was letting the US government use a version of ChatGPT designed for businesses for a year, charging just $1 for the service.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

A team of researchers have developed and successfully tested a world-first roadside technology designed to prevent animal–vehicle collisions in regional Australia.A team of researchers have developed and successfully tested a world-first roadside technology designed to prevent animal–vehicle collisions in regional Australia.Automotive[#item_full_content]

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority piloted a new enforcement tool in Philadelphia in 2023: AI-powered cameras mounted on seven of its buses. The results were immediate and dramatic: In just 70 days, the cameras flagged over 36,000 cars blocking bus lanes.The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority piloted a new enforcement tool in Philadelphia in 2023: AI-powered cameras mounted on seven of its buses. The results were immediate and dramatic: In just 70 days, the cameras flagged over 36,000 cars blocking bus lanes.Automotive[#item_full_content]

U.S. state legislatures are where the action is for placing guardrails around artificial intelligence technologies, given the lack of meaningful federal regulation. The resounding defeat in Congress of a proposed moratorium on state-level AI regulation means states are free to continue filling the gap.U.S. state legislatures are where the action is for placing guardrails around artificial intelligence technologies, given the lack of meaningful federal regulation. The resounding defeat in Congress of a proposed moratorium on state-level AI regulation means states are free to continue filling the gap.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

While developing a tool to boost literacy and reading comprehension, researchers at Northeastern University have joined in on a beloved children’s activity: storytime.While developing a tool to boost literacy and reading comprehension, researchers at Northeastern University have joined in on a beloved children’s activity: storytime.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

AI is a relatively new tool, and despite its rapid deployment in nearly every aspect of our lives, researchers are still trying to figure out how its “personality traits” arise and how to control them. Large learning models (LLMs) use chatbots or “assistants” to interface with users, and some of these assistants have exhibited troubling behaviors recently, like praising evil dictators, using blackmail or displaying sycophantic behaviors with users. Considering how much these LLMs have already been integrated into our society, it is no surprise that researchers are trying to find ways to weed out undesirable behaviors.AI is a relatively new tool, and despite its rapid deployment in nearly every aspect of our lives, researchers are still trying to figure out how its “personality traits” arise and how to control them. Large learning models (LLMs) use chatbots or “assistants” to interface with users, and some of these assistants have exhibited troubling behaviors recently, like praising evil dictators, using blackmail or displaying sycophantic behaviors with users. Considering how much these LLMs have already been integrated into our society, it is no surprise that researchers are trying to find ways to weed out undesirable behaviors.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

Imagine if you could peer into the future of a machine—track its wear and tear, predict when it might fail, and fine-tune its performance—all without touching it.Imagine if you could peer into the future of a machine—track its wear and tear, predict when it might fail, and fine-tune its performance—all without touching it.Engineering[#item_full_content]

OpenAI on Tuesday released two new artificial intelligence (AI) models that can be downloaded for free and altered by users, to challenge similar offerings by US and Chinese competition.OpenAI on Tuesday released two new artificial intelligence (AI) models that can be downloaded for free and altered by users, to challenge similar offerings by US and Chinese competition.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]