There’s a growing scepticism towards artificial intelligence that stirs up both lively debate and unexpected challenges. For instance, the gaming community recently reacted strongly when a video game cover was…
Switch, a leading data centre operator based in Las Vegas, is broadening its footprint in Southern Nevada by developing compact yet powerful AI facilities—what the company calls its new ‘AI…
A group of well-known authors—including Lauren Groff, Lev Grossman, R.F. Kuang, Dennis Lehane, and Geoffrey Maguire—has spoken out in an open letter urging publishers to tighten their grip on AI…
Meta has recently boosted its AI team with four expert researchers who’ve made their mark at OpenAI. This move follows the notable addition of Trapit Bansal earlier this week, underlining…
AI chatbots are quickly being embraced as a handy tool in mental health self‐care, but recent research from Stanford University points to some serious hazards. If you’ve ever turned to…
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) recently showcased its humanoid robot, ARMstrong Dex, performing dead-hang pull-ups with a 44-pound (20 kg) weight. This hydraulic powerhouse, built to mirror an…
Researchers at the University of Queensland have reimagined the role of nature in disaster recovery by transforming common darkling beetles into cyborg insects. Fitted with microchip backpacks and controlled via…
If you’ve ever wondered how satellite data can drive sustainable change, the SDGs-EYES project offers an insightful approach. Part of the Horizon Europe initiative, this project uses data from the…