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...
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...
Credit: PixabayGoogle is introducing a range of new AI-powered features across Search, Maps, and Gemini to assist users in planning summer vacations. This update comes as more travelers turn to tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT for trip planning.Google Search’s AI Overviews, which provide a summarized snapshot of key information at the top of search results,...
Image Credits:Eugene Gologursky/The New York Times / Getty ImagesJust a day after ChatGPT’s new AI image generator launched, social media is overflowing with AI-created memes mimicking the style of Studio Ghibli, the beloved Japanese animation studio behind hits like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away.In the past 24 hours, users have shared Studio Ghibli-style...
Image Credits:Anton Petrus / Getty ImagesA complaint about rural poverty, a news report on a corrupt Communist Party official, or a plea for help against extortion by police—these are just a few of the 133,000 examples used to train a powerful AI system designed to automatically detect content deemed sensitive by the Chinese government.Leaked...
Credit: PixabayExecutives at major AI companies are fueling hype that advanced AI will soon surpass human intelligence, but many researchers view these claims as mere marketing tactics.The idea that human-level or superior intelligence—often termed artificial general intelligence (AGI)—could emerge from current machine-learning methods fuels speculation about a future ranging from limitless prosperity to human...
