What do we know about the economics of AI?
For all the talk about artificial intelligence upending the world, its economic effects remain uncertain. There is massive investment in AI but little clarity about what it will produce. Examining...
The US Department of Defense is investing in deepfake detection
The US Department of Defense has invested $2.4 million over two years in deepfake detection technology from a startup called Hive AI. It’s the first contract of its kind for...
Trump names David Sacks as White House AI and cryptocurrency czar
President-elect Trump named former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks to be his White House artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency czar. “In this important role, David will guide policy for...
Here’s What OpenAI’s $200 Monthly ChatGPT Pro Subscription Includes
Earlier today, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pro, a $200 monthly subscription for its flagship chatbot. This release is the first of many expected during the next 12 days, as the San...
Study: Browsing negative content online makes mental health struggles worse
People struggling with their mental health are more likely to browse negative content online, and in turn, that negative content makes their symptoms worse, according to a series of studies...
OpenAI’s new defense contract completes its military pivot
At the start of 2024, OpenAI’s rules for how armed forces might use its technology were unambiguous. The company prohibited anyone from using its models for “weapons development” or “military...
Texting habit means you have higher emotional intelligence
If you love to use emojis, you’re going to heart this news. Researchers from Indiana University say those who use a lot of emojis tend to have higher emotional intelligence,...
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
In the year or so since large language models hit the big time, researchers have demonstrated numerous ways of tricking them into producing problematic outputs including hateful jokes, malicious code...
A new way to create realistic 3D shapes using generative AI
Creating realistic 3D models for applications like virtual reality, filmmaking, and engineering design can be a cumbersome process requiring lots of manual trial and error. While generative artificial intelligence models...
