AI/ML News

AI breakthrough cuts energy use by 100x while boosting accuracy

AI is consuming staggering amounts of energy—already over 10% of U.S. electricity—and the demand is only accelerating. Now, researchers have…

4 weeks ago

Explainability is a must for older adults to trust AI, study shows

Voice-activated, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) agents must provide clear explanations for their suggestions, or older adults aren't likely to trust…

4 weeks ago

Best Apple Watch Bands of 2026: Nike, Hermés, and More

We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve…

4 weeks ago

Sonos Play Review: Performance Meets Convenience

With great sound and versatility, this new speaker may be Sonos’ best.

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AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time

AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling with…

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Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Major AI labs are investigating a security incident that impacted Mercor, a leading data vendor. The incident could have exposed…

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Living brain cells enable machine learning computations

A research team at Tohoku University and Future University Hakodate has demonstrated that living biological neurons can be trained to…

4 weeks ago

‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran’s Threats on US Tech, Trump’s Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket’s Pop-up Flop

In this episode, we discuss Iran’s threats to target US tech firms, gear up for the midterm elections, and get…

4 weeks ago

Crashing waves vs. rising tides: Overturning prior views about how AI could overtake human workers

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has said that AI could surpass "almost all humans at almost everything" shortly after 2027. While…

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Artemis II Mission Launches Successfully

The crew of Artemis II will not descend to the moon, but their capsule will fly over the far side…

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