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AI can spot a face, but not a vibe

AI might ace a math test, but it still can’t tell if two people are flirting or about to get into a fistfight.
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What impact has AI had on translators?

The ability to speak multiple languages has long been a gateway to opportunity. Indeed, research from Cambridge a few years ago suggested that improving Britain's language abilities would provide a multi-billion-pound boost to its economy.
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Australian radio host is actually AI, and no one knew until now

An Australian radio station used Elevenlabs to generate an artificial intelligence (AI) host called Thy, which has been used for months without anyone knowing.
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South Korea says DeepSeek transferred user data, prompts without consent

South Korea's data protection authority said that Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek transferred user information and prompts without permission.
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Hey Grok, are you liberal or conservative? AI researcher tests chatbots political leanings

Catching the attention of Elon Musk, an AI researcher has tested five of the most popular large language models (LLMs) – from ChatGPT to Grok and Gemini – all to uncover each chatbot’s political orientation. So, which way do the chatbots swing? The answers may surprise you.
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Robocop starts patrolling the streets with 360° vision

A robot policeman was unveiled on Wednesday in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, during the annual Songkran festival.
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Even your cab driver knows the internet is fake

When a taxi driver tells me he no longer trusts what he reads online, I think to myself: it’s about time.
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Managers now punishing employees for not using gen AI to make decisions

Since the launch of ChatGPT to a mass audience in 2023, most organizations have dipped their toes in the water with generative AI.
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Don’t make a fool of yourself: pro tips for using AI the right way

Introducing AI as a work productivity tool doesn’t actually save you time – it can have quite the opposite effect.
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Can AI turn Williams Racing into Formula One's Moneyball story?

Success in Formula One has always been determined by milliseconds. Could AI make the difference?
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This week in AI: OpenAI’s o3, Anthropic’s agentic Research, and a few updates from Chinese vendors

A recap of the latest AI tools released by OpenAI, Anthropic, and a few other companies.
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The relevance of AI agents: What you should know

AI is constantly evolving, and as a result, it might be difficult to keep up with all the changes happening...
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Should you say “please” and “thank you” to ChatGPT? Sam Altman thinks so

“Tens of millions of dollars well spent – you never know,” said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in response to a viral tweet.
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Google suspended 39M advertiser accounts last year, thanks to AI

Throughout 2024, Google suspended over 39.2 million advertiser accounts on its platform, which is more than three times the number compared to the year before.
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Copilot Studio can now browse the web on its own: “If a person can use the app, the agent can too”

Microsoft has introduced a new feature called “computer use” in Copilot Studio, allowing AI agents to interact with websites and desktop applications just like a human user.
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NATO is turning to AI for war – sealing the deal with Trump-supporting company

NATO has signed a deal with Palantir to deploy battlefield AI across its operations.
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Military training AI to be its “Dr. Watson.” What could go wrong?

The US military is increasingly using AI applications. Experts are worried, of course.
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The fallout from falling in love with AI

Falling for a machine may feel harmless until it isn’t. Psychologists are now warning that AI love can manipulate, mislead, and even devastate
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