2 h. ago Erotica, gore and racism: How America's war on 'ideological bias' is letting AI off the leash

Badly behaved artificial intelligence (AI) systems have a long history in science fiction. Way back in 1961, in the famous Astro Boy comics by Osamu Tezuka, a clone of a popular robot magician was reprogrammed into a super-powered thief. In the 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey," the shipboard computer HAL 9000 turns out to be more sinister than the astronauts on board think.

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4 h. ago AI nonprofit CEO says 'closed nature' of most artificial intelligence research hinders innovation

A year before Elon Musk helped start OpenAI in San Francisco, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen already had established his own nonprofit artificial intelligence research laboratory in Seattle.

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65 h. ago Trump says deal with Ukraine for US access to its rare earth minerals is ‘pretty close’

President Trump on Friday said his administration is close to finalizing a deal with Ukraine to access its natural resources as its war with Russia continues.

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4 d. ago Naval researchers develop AI solution to automate drone defense with high energy lasers

Lasers enable the U.S. Navy to fight at the speed of light. Armed with artificial intelligence (AI), ship defensive laser systems can make rapid, accurate targeting assessments necessary for today's complex and fast-paced operating environment where drones have become an increasing threat.

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4 d. ago Think you can cheat with AI? Researcher creates watermarks to detect AI

Artificial intelligence is putting instructors and employers in an awkward position when it comes to accepting written work, leaving them wondering: Who wrote this? A human or AI?

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4 d. ago Continuous skill acquisition in robots: New framework mimics human lifelong learning

Humans are known to accumulate knowledge over time, which in turn allows them to continuously improve their abilities and skills. This capability, known as lifelong learning, has so far proved difficult to replicate in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics systems.

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4 d. ago As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away

“A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”

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5 d. ago Costco expands travel benefit by rolling out artificial intelligence to members

Costco Travel announces a partnership with Travelport, a global technology company that connects travel suppliers — introducing artificial intelligence trip booking to members.

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5 d. ago South Korea Blocks China's DeepSeek After Finding It Leaked Data to Tiktok Parent Company

The Chinese Communist government threw a fit Tuesday after South Korea banned China’s new DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) on security and data privacy grounds. The post South Korea Blocks China’s DeepSeek After Finding It Leaked Data to Tiktok Parent Company appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Synaptic device array integrates sensing, memory, and processing for artificial vision

In a development for artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled a synaptic device array that shows promise for enhancing artificial visual systems. This innovative array, measuring a compact 0.7 × 0.7 cm2, integrates the capabilities of sensing, memory, and processing to mimic the intricate functions of the human visual system.

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6 d. ago New AI framework aims to remove bias in key areas such as health, education and recruitment

Researchers from the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute (DATAI) of the University of Navarra (Spain) have published an innovative methodology that improves the fairness and reliability of artificial intelligence models used in critical decision-making. These decisions significantly impact people's lives or the operations of organizations, as occurs in areas such as health, education, justice, or human resources.

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6 d. ago AI in journalism: Report reveals audience distrust and ethical concerns

A new industry report has found audiences and journalists are growing increasingly concerned by generative artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism.

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6 d. ago How far would you trust AI to make important decisions? Research suggests statistical literacy shapes trust

From tailored Netflix recommendations to personalized Facebook feeds, artificial intelligence (AI) adeptly serves content that matches our preferences and past behaviors. But while a restaurant tip or two is handy, how comfortable would you be if AI-algorithms were in charge of your medical expert or new hire?

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7 d. ago Generative AI is already being used in journalism—here's how people feel about it

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken off at lightning speed in the past couple of years, creating disruption in many industries. Newsrooms are no exception.

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1 week ago Alkalinity on demand: AI and smartphones enable rapid water quality analysis

Scientists have developed a technique for water alkalinity analysis that requires no specialized equipment, using only artificial intelligence and smartphone technology. This method allows for the rapid and accurate measurement of alkalinity levels across diverse water matrices, from freshwater to saltwater, making water quality monitoring more accessible and affordable. This innovation addresses the need for simple and cost-effective water testing, empowering citizen scientists and overcoming financial limitations in traditional monitoring programs.

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1 week ago Research uses AI to make infrastructure more resilient, sustainable

From predicting potholes to designing more durable concrete, artificial intelligence is paving the way for smarter infrastructure, a University of Mississippi researcher says.

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1 week ago Nobody wants to talk about AI safety. Instead, they cling to five comforting myths

This week, France hosted an AI Action Summit in Paris to discuss burning questions around artificial intelligence (AI), such as how people can trust AI technologies and how the world can govern them.

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1 week ago Viewpoint: OpenAI's new 'deep research' agent is still just a fallible tool—not a human

OpenAI's "deep research" is the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tool making waves and promising to do in minutes what would take hours for a human expert to complete.

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1 week ago The limitations of language: AI models still lag behind humans in simple text comprehension tests

An international research team led by the URV has analyzed the capabilities of seven artificial intelligence (AI) models in understanding language and compared them with those of humans.

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1 week ago Google has dropped its promise not to use AI for weapons. It's part of a troubling trend

Last week, Google quietly abandoned a long-standing commitment to not use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in weapons or surveillance. In an update to its AI principles, which were first published in 2018, the tech giant removed statements promising not to pursue:

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