10 h. ago Human language inspired AI—now, we can use that AI to learn about language

Ph.D. candidate Yuchen Lian (LIACS) wants to understand why human languages look the way they do—and find inspiration to improve AI along the way. She defended her thesis on 12 December.

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11 h. ago AI's 2025 carbon footprint may match New York City, report estimates

By the end of the year, the carbon footprint of global AI systems for the whole of 2025 could equal that of New York City. At the same time, AI's thirst for water could rival that of the world's bottled water market, according to new estimates.

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13 h. ago Why it's so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI, even for AI

People and institutions are grappling with the consequences of AI-written text. Teachers want to know whether students' work reflects their own understanding; consumers want to know whether an advertisement was written by a human or a machine.

Politics

15 h. ago Luma releases a new AI model that lets users generate a video from a start and end frame

Luma AI's new model is available through the company's Dream Machine platform.

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16 h. ago Amazon’s new Alexa+ feature adds conversational AI to Ring doorbells

Amazon said that the feature uses the Ring doorbell's video descriptions to determine who the person in front the camera is based on their uniform, actions, and what they are holding.

Technology

17 h. ago American Airlines testing new boarding technology at DFW Airport

Imagine a future where you board an American Airlines flight without a gate agent scanning a boarding pass.

Technology

19 h. ago The Putin Confidant Who Pushed Back Against Russia’s War in Ukraine

Dmitri N. Kozak had worked with President Vladimir V. Putin for three decades before quitting in September. His associates described his break with the Russian leader.

Events

20 h. ago Is Applying to College Via Early Decision a Good Idea? Here’s What Your Income Has to Do With It.

Early decision isn’t just for the rich, as long as people with lower incomes can get accurate price quotes before agreeing to attend if they get in.

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20 h. ago 'Personality test' shows how AI chatbots mimic human traits—and how they can be manipulated

Researchers have developed the first scientifically validated "personality test" framework for popular AI chatbots, and have shown that chatbots not only mimic human personality traits, but their "personality" can be reliably tested and precisely shaped—raising implications for AI safety and ethics.

Politics

20 h. ago AI video translation shows promise but humans still hold the edge

AI video translation is not yet a perfect substitute for human translation, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

Science

21 h. ago Lawmakers talk about crossing the aisle to force vote on expiring ACA subsidies

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Rep. Brian Ftizpatrick, R-Pa., and Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., about joining forces to fight to extend the expiring ACA subsidies.

Events

30 h. ago S.F. report suggests cutting almost half of city commissions. But streamlining fight over isn’t over yet

S.F. report suggests cutting almost half of city commissions. But streamlining fight over isn’t over yet  San Francisco Chronicle

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30 h. ago S.F. report suggests cutting almost half of city commissions. But streamlining fight isn’t over yet

S.F. report suggests cutting almost half of city commissions. But streamlining fight isn’t over yet  San Francisco Chronicle

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30 h. ago We may never be able to tell if AI becomes conscious, argues philosopher

A University of Cambridge philosopher argues that our evidence for what constitutes consciousness is far too limited to tell if or when artificial intelligence has made the leap—and a valid test for doing so will remain out of reach for the foreseeable future.

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36 h. ago AI gets a private tutor for learning human preferences more accurately

No matter how much data they learn, why do artificial intelligence (AI) models often miss the mark on human intent? Conventional comparison learning, designed to help AI understand human preferences, has frequently led to confusion rather than clarity. A KAIST research team has now presented a new learning solution that allows AI to accurately learn human preferences even with limited data by assigning it a "private tutor."

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38 h. ago Report: These U.S. airlines had the most delayed flights in 2025

One of them is JetBlue. The post Report: These U.S. airlines had the most delayed flights in 2025 appeared first on Boston.com.

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38 h. ago US Airlines net profit was $1.6 billion in third quarter 2025, a decrease in profit over third quarter 2024

US Airlines net profit was $1.6 billion in third quarter 2025, a decrease in profit over third quarter 2024  bts.gov

Economics

38 h. ago AI system protects wireless networks from jamming attacks in real time

A research team at the University of Ottawa has developed an advanced artificial intelligence system designed to autonomously defend wireless networks from jamming attacks, operating much like a digital immune system. This technology can automatically detect and respond to jamming in real time, which could play a critical role in securing Canada's communications infrastructure.

Events

39 h. ago Mozilla’s new CEO says AI is coming to Firefox, but will remain a choice

Mozilla has appointed Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as its CEO, as the Firefox developer scrambles to adapt in a rapidly changing browser market.

Events

44 h. ago From Bad Bunny's reign to AI slop, these were the biggest music stories in 2025

2025 had no shortage of major music news stories. Here's a rundown of some of the biggest of the year.

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