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Philosopher from Cambridge Questions If AI Consciousness Can Be Proven

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

As discussions about conscious AI intensify, a philosopher from Cambridge contends that we don’t have enough evidence to determine if machines can genuinely possess consciousness, much less if they hold moral significance. A philosopher at the University of Cambridge argues that we currently lack sufficient reliable evidence to determine what consciousness truly is, making it […]

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AI Glasses Help the Visually Impaired Navigate Safely

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Evelina Jeremias

The .Lumen glasses work like a VR headset, using AI and sensors to guide users with forehead vibrations and directional audio instead of visuals. The device can direct you to a chosen destination, describe nearby objects, and assist you while moving through public spaces. Its AI processes sensor data over 100 times per second to

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Eye Movements Offer Clues to Personality, AI Finds

Artificial Intelligence, Neuroscience, Tech / Ana Manuel

Computers are increasingly able to understand human behavior—and now they can do so by examining how people move their eyes. Researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Informatics have created an AI-based software system that infers personality traits by analyzing eye movement patterns. Just as humans instinctively form impressions of others based on visual

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New AI Technology Astonishingly Excels at ‘Understanding’ Human Thoughts

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

A novel AI model is showing an exceptional capacity to predict human behavior by analyzing visual and contextual information in real time. Instead of merely responding to motion, it infers what individuals are likely to do next. Researchers at Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering, in collaboration with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and

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AI-Enabled Robotic Hands Become More Dexterous by Imitating Human Hands

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Entering ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab feels like stepping into a blend of a children’s playroom, a cutting-edge workshop, and a curiosity cabinet. Researchers scatter workbenches with foam blocks, plush toys—including a soft squid—and other colorful objects to teach robots dexterous skills. Sensors, cables, and measuring instruments cover nearly every surface. Meanwhile, skeletal fingers displayed

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An AI Robotic Dog With Human-Like Precision in Search-and-Rescue Missions

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Meet the robotic dog that remembers like an elephant and reacts with the instincts of a seasoned first responder. Developed by Texas A&M engineering students, this AI robotic dog can see, remember, and reason. Designed for chaotic environments, the robot could revolutionize search-and-rescue and disaster response. The project was led by Sandun Vitharana, a master’s

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A Speech-To-Reality System Uses AI and Robotics to Make Objects on Demand

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

Generative AI and robotics are rapidly driving us toward a future where we can produce an object within minutes just by asking for it. MIT researchers have already taken a major step: they’ve built a speech-to-reality system—an AI-powered workflow that lets users give spoken instructions to a robotic arm, effectively “talking” objects into existence, including

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CMU Researchers Caution that Common AI Models Are Not Yet Reliable for Robot Use

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

Research from King’s College London and Carnegie Mellon University indicates that robots driven by popular AI models are not yet safe for general-purpose, real-world applications. For the first time, the study examined how robots using large language models (LLMs) respond when given access to personal data, such as a person’s gender, nationality, or religion. The

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Series A to Advance Sim-To-Real AI For Humanoid Robots

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

Last week, Flexion Robotics AG announced it has secured $50 million in Series A funding. The company is developing a reinforcement learning and sim-to-real platform designed to enable humanoid robots to handle a wide range of forms and tasks. Bringing Generative AI to Robotics In recent years, generative AI has transformed how people code, analyze

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AI Supports Employees’ Emotional Well-Being, But Is it Helpful or a Privacy Risk?

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

As AI tools like ChatGPT grow in popularity for personal therapy and emotional support, the risks—particularly for young users—have been widely reported. Less discussed is the use of generative AI by employers to monitor employees’ mental health and offer emotional support at work. Since the pandemic-driven shift to remote work, sectors from healthcare to HR

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