Google's Nano Banana Pro AI tool criticized for creating 'white saviour' images with Black children in Africa for humanitarian aid prompts. Accusations of racial bias and charity logos appearing in visuals spark controversy.
Water demand for datacentres in Sydney to surpass Canberra's drinking water within a decade, raising concerns amid AI boom in Australia. Experts warn of strain on water resources as investments in datacentres surge in Sydney and Melbourne.
AI responses are influential but less accurate, per UK security report. Study with 80,000 participants reveals chatbots' persuasive power.
The US earmarked billions for critical minerals for military use, diverting resources from sustainable technologies. Pentagon stockpiling minerals needed for climate tech, hindering global arms race.
GPs in the UK increasingly rely on AI tools like ChatGPT for appointment summaries and diagnoses, despite potential risks. Lack of regulation raises concerns about safety and potential legal issues for doctors.
MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) researchers develop Macro, a new modeling tool for infrastructure planners in the energy sector. Macro allows for better prediction and preparation for future energy needs, considering new technologies, policies, and minimizing costs while maximizing value for everyone.
MIT researchers developed a dynamic approach for large language models (LLMs) to allocate computational effort based on question difficulty, improving efficiency and accuracy. This method allows smaller LLMs to outperform larger models on complex problems, potentially reducing energy consumption and expanding applications.
Spotify Wrapped alienates us from our musical memories, urging us to embrace a corporate scorecard. Take back ownership of your taste and reflect on the records that truly resonate with you.
MIT researchers have developed agile flying microrobots that mimic insects' flight, reaching speeds comparable to biological counterparts. The AI-based controller enables the robot to perform gymnastic flight paths, increasing speed and acceleration significantly.
Top 10 intelligent open-source models use MoE architecture, 10x faster on NVIDIA GB200 NVL72. MoE models like Kimi K2 Thinking and Mistral Large 3 offer breakthrough performance on NVIDIA systems, becoming the standard for frontier AI models.
AI-produced music is taking over charts, with fake bands and impersonations causing controversy. Record labels are fighting back against AI-generated tracks.
Silicon Valley faces pushback as consumers rethink upgrades. AI in government shows promise and pitfalls. ChatGPT under fire for dangerous advice.
Hundreds of TikTok accounts generate AI content, amassing 4.5bn views in a month, including controversial material. Researchers found 354 accounts posting 43,000 AI-generated videos, covering anti-immigrant and sexualized content.
MIT researchers develop safe control strategies for soft robots to interact with humans and delicate objects. New framework blends nonlinear control theory with physical modeling for “contact-aware safety,” ensuring robots achieve tasks without causing harm.
AI and robotics will transform the world, impacting economy, warfare, and more. Super-intelligent AI could replace humans in controlling the planet.