Artificial Intelligence
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. Breakthroughs in medical diagnosis, the detection of social manipulation, and the evolving role of algorithmic assistance in decision-making.
Basics
Humanoid robots are not in our homes because robot bodies still lag far behind AI
Humanoid robots remain rare outside labs and pilot factory trials because their bodies are not yet ready for the messy,…
In Practice
Google Scholar Labs helps researchers ask full questions
Google Scholar Labs lets users ask full research questions in plain English and find papers with short explanations. It may make early research easier, but it does not replace critical reading or guarantee complete coverage.
AI as “System 0” risks reducing human autonomy in decision-making
Research from Università Cattolica suggests that AI can function as “System 0,” an external thinking process that complements human intuition…
videoMeta shows Orion, AR glasses that aim to replace the phone, but they are not ready yet
Meta has revealed Orion, a working prototype of true augmented reality glasses. The device looks like normal eyewear with transparent…
AI unveils how the brain predicts thoughts and processes information
Researchers at FAU have used AI to analyze brain activity, uncovering that spontaneous brain signals (local field potentials) help predict…
Intelligence plays a greater role than experience in computer proficiency
Cognitive abilities surpass experience in predicting computer proficiency A study from Aalto University found that cognitive abilities, especially working memory…
Students who fall behind in class are using ChatGPT to catch up
A study examines how adolescents use generative AI tools like ChatGPT for schoolwork, focusing on the relationship between their use…
Frontier
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.
videoSnap’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.
AI-designed Yamanaka factors may speed cell rejuvenation research
AI-designed Yamanaka factors may speed cell rejuvenation research, but the current evidence still points to early lab progress rather than a near-term anti-aging treatment.
videoHumane’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…
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…
China’s brain link flies a drone and gets better as you use it
A person flew a drone using only their thoughts, with a device researchers call the first two-way brain-computer interface: a memristor chip that adapts along with the brain and cuts energy use sharply.