Data centres in space: they’re a brilliant idea, but a herculean challenge

This year should see the first working prototype of a data centre designed for space.

Domenico Vicinanza, Associate Professor of Intelligent Systems and Data Science, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
Jan. 3, 2025 ~7 min

Tech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration

The Trump administration has different interests and priorities than those of the Biden administration for regulating technology. For some issues like AI regulation, big changes are on tap.

Sylvia Lu, Faculty Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, University of Michigan • conversation
Jan. 3, 2025 ~9 min


Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it’s used

Researchers have applied AI to every step of the drug development process. But this might not be enough to design safe and effective drugs.

Christian Macedonia, Adjunct Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan • conversation
Jan. 3, 2025 ~9 min

Seven advances in technology that we’re likely to see in 2025

Here are some of the changes in technology we can expect to see in 2025.

Lewis Endlar, Programme Director MSc Project Management and Lecturer in Business, Keele Business School, Keele University • conversation
Jan. 2, 2025 ~9 min

Coming AI-driven economy will sell your decisions before you take them, researchers warn

Conversational AI agents may become attuned to covertly influence your intentions, creating a new commercial frontier that researchers call the “intention

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 30, 2024 ~6 min

Top Technology Stories of 2024

VOA Learning English • voa
Dec. 29, 2024 ~5 min

‘Yes, I am a human’: bot detection is no longer working – and just wait until AI agents come along

Designed in the early 2000s to stop rogue bots, we could at least justify the infuriation when they did their job properly.

Kamran Mahroof, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Analytics, University of Bradford • conversation
Dec. 20, 2024 ~7 min

Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents

The rubber met the road for language AIs in 2024. The hard realities led to new, smaller models and safety measures for the big ones. 2024’s R&D also set the stage for the next big thing: AI agents.

John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Director of AMHR Lab, University of South Florida • conversation
Dec. 20, 2024 ~9 min


Biological computers could use far less energy than current technology – by working more slowly

Human biology is vastly more energy efficient than today’s computing.

Heiner Linke, Professor of Nanophysics, Lund University • conversation
Dec. 18, 2024 ~8 min

What is an AI agent? A computer scientist explains the next wave of artificial intelligence tools

The latest buzz phrase coming from technology companies is ‘AI agents.’ A computer scientist explains what that means – and how ChatGPT and your Roomba fit into the picture.

Brian O'Neill, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Quinnipiac University • conversation
Dec. 18, 2024 ~8 min

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