Jack Dorsey, best known for co-founding Twitter (now X) in 2006, is developing a new way for people to communicate: a peer-to-peer messaging app that uses a mesh network and connects via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for internet access. A Weekend Project in Decentralization Dorsey shared on X that he built a simple version of […]
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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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At MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), a soft robotic hand slowly curls its fingers around a small object. What’s remarkable isn’t its mechanical structure or any built-in sensors—because it has none. Instead, the system depends entirely on a single camera that observes the robot’s actions and uses that visual input to guide
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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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On Saturday evening, X users in India were unable to access the main Reuters news account and the Reuters World account. X restored access to both accounts on Sunday. According to Reuters, Indian users trying to view the @Reuters account — which has 25 million followers — were shown a message saying the account “has
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Although they won’t be operational for a few more years, China has revealed two colossal turbines. Each one measures 6.2 meters (20 ft, 5 in) in diameter, weighs 80 tons, is made of high-strength martensitic steel, and contains 21 water ladles. Each turbine has a capacity of 500 MW—a global first—though they have not yet
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A research team led by the Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered that the naturally occurring metabolite betaine functions as a “molecular stand-in” for physical exercise. When given at levels found in highly active individuals, it can slow down—or possibly even reverse—aging in kidney, vascular, and immune cells. Although we
A recent study reveals that emojis play a significant role in building closeness within your relationships through text messaging. You’re familiar with emoji—the expressive little symbols that quickly convey emotions and ideas. And yes, both “emoji” and “emojis” are acceptable plurals, but I’ll stick with “emoji.” Only recently have we begun to understand just how
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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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