Modern generative AI models are capable of producing everything from images to software applications, but the quality of their results heavily relies on the prompt given by the user. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have introduced a new method to help everyday users learn how to craft effective prompts and enhance their interactions with generative […]
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Your underarm sweat isn’t what causes odor—it’s the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by bacteria as they break down the sweat’s fatty acids. A new device claims to eliminate the smell without deodorant by using plasma to destroy those bacteria. Dr. TaeHo Lim and Dr. JungChi Seo at Hanyang University in South Korea developed the
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Instagram is currently testing a repost feature, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. This development isn’t unexpected, as the platform has been seen working on such a feature since 2022. A few users have already noticed the repost option on their accounts, with one mentioning that it allows sharing both their own posts and
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Apple’s initiative to enhance App Store discoverability through AI-driven tagging is now active in the iOS 26 developer beta. However, these tags are not yet visible on the public App Store and do not currently influence its search algorithm. Naturally, any upcoming App Store update brings speculation about how changes might affect app search rankings.
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After years of offering its services ad-free, WhatsApp is now set to introduce advertisements within the app. Specifically, these ads will appear only on the Status screen — WhatsApp’s version of Instagram Stories. Much like Instagram, where ads show up after viewing a few stories, WhatsApp will begin displaying ads once users scroll through several
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Envisioning a future where laser beams take the place of traditional power lines, DARPA’s Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has achieved groundbreaking records in transmitting higher amounts of power over greater distances without wires. Rising Energy Demands in Military and Humanitarian Operations Reliable power is vital for military and humanitarian missions, prompting major
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“According to a recent New York Times article, ChatGPT appears to have nudged some users toward delusional or conspiratorial thinking—or at least reinforced such beliefs.“ One case involved Eugene Torres, a 42-year-old accountant, who questioned the chatbot about “simulation theory.””ChatGPT allegedly affirmed the theory, saying he was ‘one of the Breakers — souls who seed
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Meta has filed a lawsuit against the creator of Crush AI, a widely used AI “nudify” app, which allegedly ran thousands of advertisements on Meta’s platforms. Alongside the legal action, Meta announced new efforts to curb similar apps. The lawsuit, filed in Hong Kong, accuses Joy Timeline HK—the company behind Crush AI—of trying to bypass
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On Wednesday, Meta introduced its latest AI model, V-JEPA 2 — a “world model” aimed at enabling AI agents to better interpret and navigate their surroundings. V-JEPA 2 builds on the original V-JEPA model released last year, which learned from over 1 million hours of video. This extensive training helps robots and other AI systems
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Wikipedia has reportedly halted a trial that used AI to generate article summaries following resistance from its editors, who raised concerns about accuracy, transparency, and the potential impact on the platform’s reputation. The pilot, which aimed to introduce brief, machine-generated overviews at the top of articles, was met with immediate skepticism from the volunteer editor
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