A new treatment for alcoholism combines a wearable device with a behavioral app to reduce cravings and improve self-control. The device sends electrical impulses to the brain, which, when combined with cognitive training via the app, may help individuals struggling…
videoKlarna AI assistant automates majority of customer service chats Klarna’s AI assistant managed two-thirds of all customer service chats within its first month of operation. This significant adoption highlights the efficiency and effectiveness of AI in handling customer inquiries, reducing…
A study examines how adolescents use generative AI tools like ChatGPT for schoolwork, focusing on the relationship between their use and executive functioning (EF), including cognitive processes crucial for academic success. Findings indicate that adolescents with more EF challenges find…
Engineers from OpenAI and Midjourney are increasingly adopting Cursor, an AI-powered code editor developed by a startup now valued at $400 million. Cursor’s success highlights a growing trend of integrating AI tools in software development, aiming to enhance productivity and…
videoResearchers from Stanford and DeepMind have developed the Aloha Unleashed project, where AI-powered robots are capable of autonomously performing complex tasks, including repairing other robots. This advancement includes new manipulator arms with improved dexterity, allowing them to tackle tasks like…
Researchers have created biohybrid robots using fungal mycelia, which are robust and responsive to environmental cues. These living components generate electrical signals to control robot movements, such as in a soft, starfish-inspired robot and a wheeled robot. By stimulating mycelia…
videoThe iRonCub project explores aerial humanoid robotics, integrating flight capabilities into humanoid robots to enhance their effectiveness in tasks like disaster response. The research focuses on developing mechanical designs, flight control algorithms, and aerodynamic models, enabling these robots to perform…
Advancements in artificial intelligence are bringing scientists closer to decoding human dreams. AI algorithms can now analyze brain activity during sleep, potentially identifying the content of dreams by interpreting neural patterns. This technology may eventually allow for the reconstruction of…
videoGenie, a fully autonomous software engineering tool, has achieved the highest score on the SS W bench by mimicking human engineers’ problem-solving processes. Unlike traditional models that generate random code, Genie is trained on data representing real examples of human…