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Blinding the Watchman
Internet constellations could thwart killer asteroid discovery algorithms.
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The U.S. Challenges Google's Search Dominance
Google's search dominance is going on trial in the biggest U.S. antitrust case since a crackdown on Big Tech that started in 2019.
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The AI-Powered, Totally Autonomous Future of War Is Here
Ships without crews. Self-directed drone swarms. How a U.S. Navy task force is using off-the-shelf robotics and artificial intelligence to prepare for the next...
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Google's Search Box Changed the Meaning of Information
Web search promised to resolve questions. Instead, it brought on a soft apocalypse of truth.
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New Attack Impacts Major AI Chatbots—and No One Knows How to Stop It
Researchers found a simple way to make ChatGPT, Bard, and other chatbots misbehave, proving that AI is hard to tame.
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This Disinformation Is Just for You
Generative AI won't just flood the Internet with more lies—it may also create convincing disinformation that's targeted at groups or even individuals.
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The AI-Powered, Totally Autonomous Future of War Is Here
Ships without crews. Self-directed drone swarms. How a U.S. Navy task force is using off-the-shelf robotics and artificial intelligence to prepare for the next...
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Amazon's New Robots Are Rolling Out an Automation Revolution
A wave of advanced machines is coming to the company's facilities thanks to better AI and robots smart enough to work with—and without—humans.
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More People Are Going Blind. AI Can Help Fight It
Early detection is crucial for treating eye disease. AI-enhanced eye scan analyses could spot warning signs quicker—and reach patients at scale.
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Good News! China and the US Are Talking About AI Dangers
Scientists from the world's two superpowers are concerned about the risks of AI—which may offer a bridge to developing global regulations.
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The U.S. Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens
A newly declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals that the federal government is buying troves of data about Americans...
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How AI Protects (and Attacks) Your Inbox
Companies, like Google, are looking for ways artificial intelligence and machine learning can help prevent phishing.
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Everyone Wants to Regulate AI. No One Can Agree How
U.S. lawmakers and CEOs alike say new rules are needed to prevent artificial intelligence from doing harm. So far, there are more wish lists than laws.
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The Security Hole at the Heart of ChatGPT and Bing
Indirect prompt-injection attacks can leave people vulnerable to scams and data theft when they use the AI chatbots.
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Humanoid Robots Are Coming of Age
A few years ago, humanoid robots were clumsy and awkward. Now several startups claim to have models almost ready to go to work in warehouses and factories.
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How To Delete Your Data From ChatGPT
OpenAI has new tools that give you more control over your information—although they may not go far enough.
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AR Art Takes Over British City
The U.K. city of Sheffield has transformed its rooftops into an augmented reality-based art display.
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Robot Lawyers Are About to Flood the Courts
It's time to reform the U.S. legal system.
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What's AGI, and Why Are AI Experts Skeptical?
ChatGPT and other bots have revived conversations on artificial general intelligence. Scientists say algorithms won't surpass you any time soon.
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Robotaxis Are Going to Sound Weird
Good weird! Skip the small talk in a driverless EV and enjoy the audio cues that will guide you through a ride and keep you safe.
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