Computer & Electronics

Misinformation on TikTok is Distorting Young People’s Perception of ADHD

Credit: PixabayAround 1.8 billion people use TikTok monthly, spending an average of 95 minutes per day on the platform for entertainment, engagement, and even education. While these figures are impressive, a new study highlights that TikTok may not be the most trustworthy source for health-related information, especially regarding ADHD.Study Reveals Misinformation in Popular TikTok...

3-in-1 Color E-Note Combines Fast Refresh with Eye-Friendly Scribbling

The Magic Note Pad introduces an entirely new digital note-taking experience for users in the mobile-first era. More than just a digital notepad, it’s a powerful productivity tool designed to enhance thinking, streamline note-taking, and boost efficiency in both work and creative expression"XPPenReading and writing on standard tablets can strain your eyes, but E...

X Users Relying on Grok as a Fact-Checker Raise Concerns About Misinformation

Image Credits: AndreyPopov / Getty ImagesSome users on Elon Musk’s X are turning to his AI bot, Grok, for fact-checking, raising concerns among human fact-checkers that this could contribute to misinformation.Earlier this month, X introduced a feature allowing users to tag xAI’s Grok and ask it questions on various topics, similar to how Perplexity...

New AI Identifies Nearly 100% Of Cancer, Outperforming Doctors

Using AI to save livesDepositphotosArtificial intelligence is quickly becoming a powerful tool in detecting cancer with greater precision than the human eye. A recent AI model has demonstrated an impressive near-perfect success rate, offering a glimpse into the future of cancer diagnosis.Global Team Develops ECgMPL AI Model for Endometrial Cancer DetectionA global team of...

Researchers Claim AI Startups are Exploiting Peer Review for Self-Promotion

Image Credits: Zastrozhnov(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesA controversy has emerged over "AI-generated" studies submitted to this year's ICLR, a well-established AI research conference.Three AI labs—Sakana, Intology, and Autoscience—claim their AI-generated studies were accepted into ICLR workshops, where submissions are typically reviewed by workshop organizers before publication.Sakana informed ICLR leadership before submitting its...

Google Introduces the Canvas Feature to Gemini, Along with Audio Overview

On Tuesday, the company introduced a new feature for its AI-powered Gemini chatbot called Canvas. Much like OpenAI’s Canvas tool for ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Artifacts, Canvas offers Gemini users an interactive space to create, refine, and share writing and coding projects.

WhatsApp Will Limit Broadcast Messages for Users and Businesses

Credit: PixabayWhatsApp announced plans to restrict the number of broadcast messages users and businesses can send to reduce spam on the platform.In the next few weeks, WhatsApp will begin testing restrictions on individual broadcast messages. These tests will introduce a monthly cap on the number of broadcasts users can send. While the limits may...

YC-Backed ReactWise is Leveraging AI to Accelerate Drug Production

Image Credits: ReactWiseAI is making waves in chemistry, and YC-backed ReactWise, based in Cambridge, U.K., is at the forefront. The startup applies AI to accelerate chemical manufacturing, a crucial step in scaling up drug production for clinical trials.ReactWise offers an "AI copilot for chemical process optimization," which it claims can speed up the traditionally...

Cal AI, an AI Calorie Tracking App Built by Two Teenagers, has Over a Million Downloads

Image Credits: Cal AIIn a world of “vibe coding,” Zach Yadegari, the teen founder of Cal AI, is a surprising throwback to a more traditional approach.Despite being just 18 and still in high school, Yadegari and his co-founder, Henry Langmack, have built a success story. Since its launch in May, Cal AI has surpassed...