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Stanford University Caught Using AI to Create Fake Black Student on Banners Hung Around Campus

"I love this school, but I don't love when they do things like this." The post Stanford University Caught Using AI to Create Fake Black Student on Banners Hung Around Campus appeared first on Futurism.

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Stanford University Caught Using AI to Create Fake Black Student on Banners Hung Around Campus

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AI Community Linked to Disturbing Culture of Sexual Assault

"I'm far from the only one this has happened to." The post AI Community Linked to Disturbing Culture of Sexual Assault appeared first on Futurism.

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AI Community Linked to Disturbing Culture of Sexual Assault

New York Times Science

The Urgent Mystery of Where Viruses Hide

Some viruses appear to vanish when outbreaks dissipate, only to emerge again. Scientists don’t always know which animals they lurk in — and how to stop them from spilling back over.

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New York Times Science

The Urgent Mystery of Where Viruses Hide

Futurism

Crowd of Angry Citizens Loses It After City Council Fast-Tracks Resolution on Flock AI Cameras

"This isn't how government is supposed to run." The post Crowd of Angry Citizens Loses It After City Council Fast-Tracks Resolution on Flock AI Cameras appeared first on Futurism.

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Crowd of Angry Citizens Loses It After City Council Fast-Tracks Resolution on Flock AI Cameras

New York Times Science

New Study Illuminates Bats’ Murky Origins

The largest analysis of bat genomes and fossils suggests that the first bats emerged in Europe roughly 65 million years ago and that echolocation evolved early.

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New Study Illuminates Bats’ Murky Origins

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Mathematicians Can’t Make Sense of How OpenAI’s Agents Solved One of the Toughest Math Problems Because the AI’s “Proof” ...

"The paper is not written for humans." The post Mathematicians Can't Make Sense of How OpenAI's Agents Solved One of the Toughest Math Problems Because the AI's "Proof" Is Borderline Incomprehensible appeared first on Futurism.

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Mathematicians Can’t Make Sense of How OpenAI’s Agents Solved One of the Toughest Math Problems Because the AI’s “Proof” ...

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Microsoft Patents Technique for Inserting Ads Into Videogames While You’re Playing Them

So much for escapism. The post Microsoft Patents Technique for Inserting Ads Into Videogames While You're Playing Them appeared first on Futurism.

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Microsoft Patents Technique for Inserting Ads Into Videogames While You’re Playing Them

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Software Engineer Says AI Is Causing Chaos Among Coders Who Now Just “Press Enter” All Day, Have Stopped Thinking or ...

"In reality, nobody is thinking anymore." The post Software Engineer Says AI Is Causing Chaos Among Coders Who Now Just "Press Enter" All Day, Have Stopped Thinking or Understanding Software appeared first on Futurism.

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Software Engineer Says AI Is Causing Chaos Among Coders Who Now Just “Press Enter” All Day, Have Stopped Thinking or ...

WIRED Science

A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide

The technology could strap onto existing gas turbines and make them more efficient—but it wouldn’t do away with their emissions entirely.

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A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide

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The Organization Fighting Ebola Has Never Been More Worried

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to be the largest ever.

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The Organization Fighting Ebola Has Never Been More Worried

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Singularity HUB

Three-Year-Old Boy's Metastatic Cancer Disappears After Two Shots of Experimental Cell Therapy

The boy, whose liver cancer had spread to his lungs, suffered no dangerous side effects and remained cancer-free a year later. The post Three-Year-Old Boy's Metastatic Cancer Disappears After Two Shots of Experimental Cell Therapy appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Three-Year-Old Boy's Metastatic Cancer Disappears After Two Shots of Experimental Cell Therapy

New York Times Science

Mathematics Isn’t Just a Game to Let A.I. Solve. History Shows Why.

In our field of applied mathematics, the long, human process of trial and error — not just the solutions themselves — is often what has led to progress.

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New York Times Science

Mathematics Isn’t Just a Game to Let A.I. Solve. History Shows Why.

New York Times Science

Sadness and Suicidal Behavior Among Teenagers Is Declining, C.D.C. Finds

A national survey has found that key mental health measures for teenagers have significantly improved from their worst levels during the pandemic.

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Sadness and Suicidal Behavior Among Teenagers Is Declining, C.D.C. Finds

National Science Foundation

Podcast: Can prosthetic limbs feel touch? (haptic feedback)

NSF-supported researcher Jeremy Brown discusses his work developing interfaces with haptic feedback, including upper-limb prosthetics, rehabilitation tools, and surgical robotics...

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National Science Foundation

Podcast: Can prosthetic limbs feel touch? (haptic feedback)

New York Times Science

Are A.I. Models Being Misled to Act Too Human?

A corporate spat between two tech giants last week was just the latest volley in a conflict over whether dangerous mistakes are being made in A.I. training.

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New York Times Science

Are A.I. Models Being Misled to Act Too Human?

New York Times Science

What a Massive New Crater Means for Future Moon Bases

At a whopping 728 feet wide, the newfound basin hints at the risks that impact events may pose to planned human outposts.

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New York Times Science

What a Massive New Crater Means for Future Moon Bases

WIRED Science

After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury

Following a difficult journey, the probe will soon begin unraveling the mysteries of Mercury’s magnetic field and internal structure.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury