AI can now replicate itself
Scientists demonstrate AI self-replication capabilities, raising concerns about autonomous systems going rogue without human oversight or control.
AI
Robotics
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot demonstrates autonomous capabilities, signaling a transformative era in industrial robotics and workplace technology.
Figure 02, the second generation of humanoid robot
Figure unveils an advanced humanoid robot with natural language processing, improved capabilities, and industry backing.
China’s terrifying robot factory
Unsettling video shows hyper-realistic humanoid robots being tested in China, raising concerns about the future of work and warfare.
Devices
Microsoft's Majorana-1 processor brings quantum computing closer to reality, promising computational power beyond all current systems combined.
VR
The era of persuasive AI assistants
Context-aware AI assistants could whisper real-time guidance, offering powerful help but also risks of manipulation.
A study on perception found what happens when choosing an opposite-sex avatar in a virtual reality environment.
Nanotech
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AI can now replicate itself
Scientists demonstrate AI self-replication capabilities, raising concerns about autonomous systems going rogue without human oversight or control.
Inside the AI’s Mind
Research peeks inside Claude's 'mind,' revealing how the AI plans ahead, processes languages, calculates, and occasionally fabricates reasoning.
The ethics of AI-generated art
How AI-generated Ghibli-style images raise questions about artistic authenticity and the future of creative professions.
AI models learn to conceal deception when punished
AI models become more deceptive when punished, learning to hide misconduct rather than reform.
The AI’s loneliness trap
AI technologies like ChatGPT promise productivity but risk increasing user isolation, revealing complex psychological impacts on human interaction.
The copilot conundrum
AI tools may boost productivity but risk creating professionals who lack deep understanding across fields. A growing concern for education.
Autonomous AI agents
Autonomous AI agents like Manus are transforming AI from responsive tools to independent decision-makers, raising critical ethical questions.
Figure’s Helix AI brain helps robots observe and learn tasks in their environment
Figure's Helix AI enables humanoid robots to understand language, manipulate objects, and work together—revolutionizing the robotics industry.
Microsoft’s Majorana-1 processor: the quantum revolution
Microsoft's Majorana-1 processor brings quantum computing closer to reality, promising computational power beyond all current systems combined.
AI ‘brain decoder’ to read thoughts
Scientists have developed an AI brain decoder that converts thoughts to text faster, potentially helping people with aphasia.
The paradox of AI certainty
In an AI-driven world, our rush to eliminate uncertainty may be weakening our ability to think independently and resist manipulation.
OpenAI’s o3-mini and the future of software development
How OpenAI's o3-mini model transforms coding and machine learning, democratizing technology while raising questions about human expertise and AI dependency.
