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A psycholinguist fed ChatGPT nonsense. Here’s what it spit back.
A Kansas researcher ran a three-stage experiment to test how well AI understands obsolete words, foreign sounds, and invented terms, revealing where it mimics humans and where it breaks down.
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Scammers now using AI for A/B testing to craft the most effective trap
Half of all spam emails are generated by AI. If bad grammar used to be a tell-tale sign of a fraudulent email, now it’s the opposite, as humans make more errors than large language models (LLMs).
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The AI brain drain – why Europe struggles to keep its talent
Europe is losing its AI talent to better-paying jobs abroad. As the EU races to train a million specialists by 2030, Central and Eastern Europe must tackle brain drain with bold incentives, ecosystems, and opportunities.
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The legal arms race: How do different regions apply AI regulations?
In November 2022, ChatGPT took the world by storm, bringing new capabilities to millions. However, the rise of AI chatbots...
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To learn AI or become a plumber: that is the question
We’re grappling with anxiety and excitement. Should we just vibe with AI to adapt, or are we better off learning real skills that AI won’t be able to replace in the near future?
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Central and Eastern Europe hopes AI will boost GDP by 5%
European countries have arrived at the European Union (EU) Summit in Gdansk with an ambitious plan to become the world’s next AI hub, but they must act fast.
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Latin American nations to launch own AI model in September, entering global AI race
A dozen Latin American countries are collaborating to launch Latam-GPT in September, the first large artificial intelligence language model trained to understand the region's diverse cultures and linguistic nuances, Chilean officials said on Tuesday.
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Becoming a plumber would be a good bet, the Godfather of AI says
Geoffrey Hinton is on a mission to warn everyone about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). While he doesn’t rule out the possibility of AI technology wiping out humans, for now, simply learning a manual skill might be enough to ensure survival.
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Advertising moves past AI hype at Cannes Lions 2025
At Cannes Lions this year, AI is no longer the flashy showstopper – it’s becoming a practical tool that’s reshaping how brands create, target, and build trust with their audiences.
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Cisco Live unveils “picks and shovels” for the agentic AI Goldrush
Agentic AI is expected to handle nearly 70% of customer service and support interactions by 2028. But at Cisco Live, conversations circled back to the hidden backbone – the resilient and intelligent infrastructure required to carry this coming tidal wave of digital demand.
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We asked businesses and creatives: Would you sue if AI was training on your work?
There is more to original content than just copyrights. And it’s not just money, either.
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The rise of AI-generated podcasts in science
AI-generated podcasts are making science more accessible. A new peer-reviewed study shows these tools could revolutionize how research reaches the public, with half of the participants unable to tell the podcasts weren’t human-made.
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AI isn’t a factory, but it sure uses water and electricity like one
AI is doing the environment no favors when it comes to electricity use. Its growing appetite is now driving historic spikes in power demand.
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Time for a recharge: Beijing to launch first AI robot '4S store'
Beijing plans to launch the world's first ‘4S store’ for artificial intelligence (AI) robots, offering services including robot sales and maintenance.
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US Open’s AI golf expert will help you land a hole-in-one
The US Open's new interactive AI avatar can tell golfers what to do with their balls in all sorts of situations, helping even experienced players improve their game.
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We talked to AI platform's CTO — the biggest security pitfalls of rushed AI adoption
AI has already become part of the core infrastructure for large corporations, with large language models (LLMs) being used everywhere from customer service to strategic decision-making. However, this does not come without risks.
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Altman’s AI dreams are our climate nightmares
AI is devouring energy at a staggering rate – raising urgent questions about its sustainability, real-world value, and human cost.
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AI Barbie? Mattel teams up with OpenAI to create first AI-powered product
Barbie-maker Mattel on Thursday said it is teaming up with OpenAI to develop toys and games with artificial intelligence and expects to launch its first AI-powered product later this year.
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Kavukcuoglu moving from London to Mountain View to lead Google’s AI effort
Google DeepMind’s chief technology officer, Koray Kavukcuoglu, will become Google’s chief AI architect.
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Bridging AI divide: how to safely integrate AI in schools according to experts
As AI risks widen the digital divide, secure and well-chosen digital tools can help bridge it responsibly.
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