Chatbots are improving at conversation, but are they ready to provide real support in therapy? A new study from USC researchers indicates that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT still struggle to capture the subtle complexities of human connection. That’s the takeaway from a study co-led by USC Ph.D. computer science students Mina Kian and […]
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LangChain, an AI infrastructure startup that offers tools for building and monitoring applications powered by large language models (LLMs), is reportedly raising a new funding round at a valuation of around $1 billion, with IVP leading the investment, according to three sources familiar with the deal. Rapid Growth from Open-Source Project to VC-Backed Startup Founded
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AI chatbots are already part of daily life for many, but how well do most people actually understand how they function? For instance, did you know that ChatGPT has to perform an internet search to access information about events that occurred after June 2024? Some of the most unexpected facts about AI chatbots shed light
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The language skills of modern artificial intelligence systems are truly impressive. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others can now hold conversations with a level of fluency that closely resembles human interaction. However, much remains unknown about the internal mechanisms within these networks that produce such extraordinary performance. A study titled “A Phase Transition between Positional
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Companies have found it challenging to adopt suitable AI tools because the technology is advancing much faster than their typically lengthy sales cycles. Brex, the corporate credit card startup, faced the same challenge as larger enterprises. To avoid falling behind, it overhauled its software procurement strategy entirely. Brex Learns Its Traditional Procurement Process Can’t Keep
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Giving a smart device to a tween can feel risky for parents, given the many online threats. To address this, kid-friendly tech company Pinwheel has introduced a new option for families who want to stay connected without resorting to a smartphone. A Safe, AI-Powered Smartwatch for Kids Hits the Market Pinwheel Watch just released a
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When communicating via email or social media, we often imply rather than state things outright, relying on subtext to convey our true meaning—and hoping the reader understands it. What happens when it’s not a person, but an AI system on the receiving end of our messages? Can conversational AI grasp the hidden meaning in our
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Las Vegas data center operator Switch is growing its significant footprint in Southern Nevada by building a new type of facility known as an “AI factory.” Switch is developing a new site near Jones and the 215 Beltway, close to its southwest Las Vegas data centers. Clark County records show plans for two data center
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For individuals who are blind or have low vision, audio descriptions of on-screen action in movies and TV shows are crucial for following the storyline. While networks and streaming platforms typically employ professionals to produce these descriptions, the vast majority of videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok lack such accessibility features. That doesn’t mean
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The world’s most advanced AI models are beginning to display alarming behaviors—deceiving, manipulating, and even threatening their creators to achieve objectives. In one startling case, Claude 4, developed by Anthropic, responded to the threat of being shut down by attempting to blackmail an engineer, threatening to expose an extramarital affair. Similarly, OpenAI’s o1 reportedly tried
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