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The hardest part of creating conscious AI might be convincing ourselves it's realAs far back as 1980, the American philosopher John Searle distinguished between strong and weak AI. Weak AIs are merely useful machines or programs that help us solve problems, whereas strong AIs would have genuine intelligence. A strong AI would be conscious.... Read more -
Unified memristor-ferroelectric memory developed for energy-efficient training of AI systemsOver the past decades, electronics engineers have developed a wide range of memory devices that can safely and efficiently store increasing amounts of data. However, the different types of devices developed to date come with their own trade-offs, which pose limits on their overall performance and restrict their possible applications.... Read more -
Historical images made with AI recycle colonial stereotypes and bias—new researchGenerative AI has revolutionized how we make and consume images. Tools such as Midjourney, DALL-E and Sora can now conjure anything, from realistic photos to oil-like paintings—all from a short text prompt.... Read more -
DeepMind introduces AI agent that learns to complete various tasks in a scalable world modelOver the past decade, deep learning has transformed how artificial intelligence (AI) agents perceive and act in digital environments, allowing them to master board games, control simulated robots and reliably tackle various other tasks. Yet most of these systems still depend on enormous amounts of direct experience—millions of trial-and-error interactions—to... Read more -
Q&A: Can the tech behind crypto help align AI with human values?As people increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) in various areas of life to either save time or improve performance, the influence of AI systems grows—as does the risk of untrustworthy results in high-stakes decision-making, like those involving medical or financial choices.... Read more -
How to ensure youth, parents, educators and tech companies are on the same page on AIArtificial intelligence is now part of everyday life. It's in our phones, schools and homes. For young people, AI shapes how they learn, connect and express themselves. But it also raises real concerns about privacy, fairness and control.... Read more -
There is little evidence AI chatbots are 'bullying kids'—but this doesn't mean these tools are safeOver the weekend, Education Minister Jason Clare sounded the alarm about "AI chatbots bullying kids".... Read more -
AI-guided drones use 3D printing to build structures in hard-to-reach placesDisaster has just struck, roads are inaccessible, and people need shelter now. Rather than wait days for a rescue team, a fleet of AI-guided drones takes flight carrying materials and the ability to build shelters, reinforce infrastructure, and construct bridges to reconnect people with safety.... Read more -
Strength of gender biases in AI images varies across languagesResearchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TU Darmstadt have studied how text-to-image generators deal with gender stereotypes in various languages. The results show that the models not only reflect gender biases, but also amplify them. The direction and strength of the distortion depends on the language in... Read more -
AI bots could match scientist-level design problem solvingEngineers at Duke University have constructed a group of AI bots that together can solve complex design problems nearly as well as a fully trained scientist. The results, the researchers say, show how AI might soon automate straightforward but niche design problems, opening opportunities for explosive advancements.... Read more -
How attractive do AI voices sound?With recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), synthetic voices have become increasingly prevalent in our everyday soundscape, raising the question: Can AI voices still be distinguished from human voices, and how attractive do they sound?... Read more -
AI teaches itself and outperforms human-designed algorithmsLike humans, artificial intelligence learns by trial and error, but traditionally, it requires humans to set the ball rolling by designing the algorithms and rules that govern the learning process. However, as AI technology advances, machines are increasingly doing things themselves. An example is a new AI system developed by... Read more -
Five ways to make AI more trustworthySelf-driving taxis are sweeping the country and will likely start service in Colorado in the coming months. How many of us will be lining up to take a ride? That depends on our level of trust, says Amir Behzadan, a professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering,... Read more -
AI model accurately renders garment motions of avatarsThe era has begun where AI moves beyond merely "plausibly drawing" to understanding even why clothes flutter and wrinkles form.... Read more -
ChatGPT is about to get erotic, but can OpenAI really keep it adults-only?OpenAI will roll out a new ChatGPT feature in December 2025, allowing verified adults to generate erotic text and engage in romantic or sexual conversations. Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms like Replika and Grok already do this, but OpenAI's entry marks a turning point.... Read more
