We’ve been here before: AI promised humanlike machines – in 1958
Enthusiasm for the capabilities of artificial intelligence – and claims for the approach of humanlike prowess –has followed a boom-and-bust cycle since the middle of the 20th century.
Feb. 29, 2024 • ~8 min
Bringing AI up to speed – autonomous auto racing promises safer driverless cars on the road
Artificial intelligence systems that can handle the pressure of high-speed auto racing could lead to driverless vehicles that can safely manage the morning commute.
Feb. 14, 2024 • ~8 min
The New York Times’ AI copyright lawsuit shows that forgiveness might not be better than permission
The lawsuit could have major implications for how AI “training” data is treated.
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~7 min
Four ways AI could help us respond to climate change – despite how much energy it uses
From making journeys more fuel-efficient to reducing food waste.
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~6 min
Our robot harvests cotton by reaching out and plucking it, like a lizard’s tongue snatching flies
Cotton is one of the world’s largest crops and is harvested with large, heavy machines. Robotic harvesting could yield higher-quality cotton with less damage to plants and soil.
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~8 min
AI ‘companions’ promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships
Tech companies are offering AI companions as a convenient cure for the loneliness epidemic, but there have been other forms of faux relationships, and they tend to have more to do with ego than heart.
Feb. 12, 2024 • ~8 min
FCC bans robocalls using deepfake voice clones − but AI-generated disinformation still looms over elections
Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The FCC banned AI robocalls, but AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns remain a threat.
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~6 min
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