Can an AI “Gaslighting Detector” help you see manipulation clearly?
AI “gaslighting detectors” can help you spot manipulation patterns (but they can’t replace context or real support). Here’s how to use them safely.
Artificial Intelligence
Snap’s 2026 ‘Specs’: AR glasses with built-in AI and WebXR support
Snap's consumer 'Specs' are launching in 2026, building on the 2024 developer kit. With deep AI, WebXR, and a new OS, this is Snap's bid to replace the smartphone.
Humane’s Ai Pin: the hyped “post-phone” that ended in a shutdown and an HP acqui-hire
At Paris Fashion Week in September 2023, start-up Humane stunned the tech press with a tiny, screen-less gadget clipped to a jacket lapel: the Ai Pin. The wearable promised voice-first controls, a laser projector that turned any hand into a…
AI enables first recorded 20-minute interactive exchange between humans and a humpback whale
An artificial intelligence system has enabled humans to engage in a 20-minute interactive exchange with a humpback whale, marking a significant milestone in interspecies communication. Using underwater speakers and precision microphones, scientists played recorded whale calls and received structured vocal…
Apple home robot research shows an expressive lamp
Apple home robot research shows a lamp‑like prototype using expressive motion; the ELEGNT paper and video hint at an Apple tabletop robot and smart display.
Unitree G1 humanoid robot can now run (but autonomy lags)
Unitree G1 humanoid robot shows real running gains; H1 dances in sync. Price $16,000. We explain teleoperated demos, whole body control, and what to watch next.
ChatGPT outperforms doctors in diagnosis, but human collaboration fails
A new study reveals that artificial intelligence can now diagnose complex medical cases better than human doctors, but using the tool doesn’t necessarily help physicians improve their own results. For years, the promise of AI in healthcare has been framed…
New Phase-Change Memory Advances Cut Power Use and Boost Data Storage Speed
New phase-change memory advances reduce energy use and boost speed, offering a powerful alternative to flash storage for AI and industrial devices.
Meta AI creates tools to enable robots to touch and feel like humans
Meta’s FAIR team has developed advanced tools to give robots a human-like sense of touch and movement. The new tools include Sparsh for adaptable touch sensing, Digit 360 for fingertip sensitivity, and Plexus for full-hand touch integration, with partners GelSight…