Artificial Intelligence

  1. Artificial Intelligence

    Sneaky: AI auto-complete may be shaping our views

    People are increasingly using AI auto-complete features when writing. Those tools may change how we think — even without our knowing.

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  2. Artificial Intelligence

    At least half of U.S. teens use chatbots for homework and more

    Most also feel optimistic about benefits of chatbots and other AI. But use of this tech varies quite a bit by race and family income.

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  3. Artificial Intelligence

    Bots have their own social network, and it’s worrying experts

    Security experts warn that Moltbook, which launched last month, is a "nightmare" where people may get their bots to steal others’ identities and money.

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  4. Animals

    Lions have a second roar that scientists have only just discovered

    This insight from machine-learning analyses of recordings of calls in the wild might help detect where lions are declining.

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  5. Artificial Intelligence

    Chatbots may make learning feel easy — but it’s shallow

    People who use search engines gain deeper knowledge and care more about what they learn than those who rely on AI chatbots, a new study finds.

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  6. Artificial Intelligence

    AI can now write working genetic instruction books from scratch

    Two AI models designed these genomes for viruses that kill E. coli bacteria. They’re the first functioning full sets of DNA ever designed by machines.

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  7. Science & Society

    This game designer shares neurodivergent experiences through gaming 

    Inspired by her own experiences, Susannah Emery designs games that raise awareness about neurodivergence and social issues.

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  8. Artificial Intelligence

    5 things to remember when talking to a chatbot

    When using ChatGPT or other chatbots, remember your voice matters and watch out for flattery and hallucinations. And for important advice, ask real people.

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  9. Artificial Intelligence

    AI shouldn’t be trusted with your mental health, teen finds

    Her research suggests that ChatGPT and similar AI systems are not suitable replacements for human therapists.

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  10. Animals

    These fish yawn — and it’s contagious

    Zebrafish are the first cold-blooded animals known to behave this way. Contagious yawning may affect other behaviors in these fish, too.

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  11. Artificial Intelligence

    This researcher investigates the risks of digitally cloning the dead  

    Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska investigates the risk of AI-driven grief bots — while commuting between Poland and England.

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  12. Artificial Intelligence

    Teen’s software for spotting AI-generated text just got personal

    Rather than seeking generic signs of AI-generated text, it compares two texts to confirm they both share a writer’s unique style.

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