Three-quarters of respondents to a survey by the US-based Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence agreed that 'scaling up' LLMs was unlikely to produce artificial general intelligence.Hype around "strong" AI surpassing human intelligence is intensifying, fueled by leaders of major AI companies. However, many researchers argue these claims are more about marketing than...
Image Credits:abin Botsford/The Washington Post / Getty ImagesPresident Trump is imposing a 25% tariff on all cars imported into the U.S., including those from neighboring North American countries. Additionally, certain auto parts used in manufacturing will also face a 25% tariff. This move is expected to drive up the cost of both new and...
Image Credits:WhatsAppOn Friday, WhatsApp introduced a new feature that lets users add short music clips to their Status updates, bringing a nostalgic touch similar to the Myspace era.WhatsApp Status Now Supports Music Clips for Photos and VideosStatus, similar to Instagram Stories, lets users share photos, videos, and text that vanish after 24 hours. When...
Credit: PixabayNorthwestern University engineers have developed a groundbreaking haptic technology that goes beyond simple vibrations to replicate complex touch sensations.While traditional haptic feedback relies on basic buzzing, human skin is equipped with sensors that detect pressure, stretching, and movement. The new compact, wireless device sits on the skin and applies force in multiple directions,...
Credit: PixabayIn January 2024, Twin emerged from stealth at a time when AI agents were more theoretical than practical. Now, the Paris-based company is launching an automation agent in collaboration with Qonto, a fintech startup serving over 500,000 European businesses with banking solutions.For automating repetitive tasks, existing solutions include API-based no-code and low-code platforms...
DepositphotosAfter hinting at a return to “OG Facebook” earlier this year, the social network announced a new update on Thursday aimed at simplifying how users connect with friends. The new Facebook Friends tab will display only updates from friends, free of recommended content.In a blog post, Meta stated that the update aligns with Facebook’s...
Credit: PixabayMeta-owned Instagram is once again borrowing a feature from TikTok—this time, allowing users to play Reels at 2x speed by long pressing on either side of the screen.TikTok’s Evolution in Video Length and SpeedWhen TikTok first launched, videos were limited to 15 seconds. As the platform grew in popularity, it expanded support for...
Credit: Yo Kobayashi, 2025.Most computers rely on microchips, but what if the most powerful computational tool has been within us all along? As surprising as it may seem, a future where human tissue plays a direct role in computing could be closer than we think.In a study published in IEEE Access, Yo Kobayashi from...
Tech giants have been loathe to discuss the potential for new uses of AI to destroy jobs. Credit: Pixabay"Stop Hiring Humans," declared a bold sign at an AI conference in Las Vegas, reflecting growing concerns about how advanced AI models are reshaping the job market."We're not worried about being cautious—we're here to start the...
Credit: PixabaySpain's government introduced a draft bill on Tuesday to criminalize the use of artificial intelligence for generating sexually explicit images or videos of individuals without their consent. This initiative responds to growing global concerns about AI’s misuse, particularly in creating deepfake content.Deepfake technology, which produces realistic AI-generated images and videos, has been widely...
