How to Make AI Faster and Smarter—With a Little Help From Physics
What exactly is AI Scientist—just a fancy kind of neural net? It’s not a single neural network, but rather an ensemble of computer programs that can help scientists make new...
Carl Pei Thinks the Phone of the Future Will Only Have One App
What does creativity mean to you? Creativity is not only about design, fashion, or art, but about solving problems. Humans have a remarkable ability to connect different pieces of information...
With AI Mode, Google Search Is About to Get Even Chattier
Last year, I wrote about how one of my articles, previously appearing at the top of search results, was swallowed up and bumped down on the page by an AI...
Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android
With the rise of mercenary spyware and other targeted threats, tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft have spent the last few years trying to figure out how to protect...
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
The government of Singapore released a blueprint today for global collaboration on artificial intelligence safety following a meeting of AI researchers from the US, China, and Europe. The document lays...
Dozens of YouTube Channels Are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content
Somewhere in an animated New York, a minion slips and tumbles down a sewer. As a wave of radioactive green slime envelops him, his body begins to transform—limbs mutating, rows...
WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy
Last year, Apple debuted a similar scheme, known as Private Cloud Compute, for its Apple Intelligence AI platform. And users can turn the service on in Apple’s end-to-end encrypted communication...
A Philosopher Released an Acclaimed Book About Digital Manipulation. The Author Ended Up Being AI
“When readers discovered the truth about how the book was created, many were hurt. I deeply regret that, but it was necessary,” he says. “Some people have said, ‘I wish...
‘You Can’t Lick a Badger Twice’: Google Failures Highlight a Fundamental AI Flaw
Here’s a nice little distraction from your workday: Head to Google, type in any made-up phrase, add the word “meaning,” and search. Behold! Google’s AI Overviews will not only confirm...
