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.
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.
AI-produced music is taking over charts, with fake bands and impersonations causing controversy. Record labels are fighting back against AI-generated tracks.
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.
Massive heat from constant server operation drives increasing power demand in Australian datacentres. Energy use may surpass electric vehicles by 2030, with a projected tripling of power demand in the next five years.
Silicon Valley faces pushback as consumers rethink upgrades. AI in government shows promise and pitfalls. ChatGPT under fire for dangerous advice.
AI and robotics will transform the world, impacting economy, warfare, and more. Super-intelligent AI could replace humans in controlling the planet.
Anthropic's chief scientist warns of AI autonomy's potential 'intelligence explosion' by 2030. Humanity faces a crucial decision on granting self-training power to AI systems, risking loss of control.
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.
OpenAI's CEO declares "code red" to enhance ChatGPT amid fierce competition from Google's Gemini 3. The San Francisco-based startup faces a pivotal moment in improving its chatbot technology.
AI has become ubiquitous, transforming industries and economies. Beware the risks of creating superintelligent AI, as warned by Yudkowsky and Soares.
MIT PhD candidate Benjamin Manning explores designing AI agents to act on behalf of people and shape markets. His research aims to accelerate social scientific discovery by simulating human responses with AI, potentially revolutionizing research methods.
Accenture rebrands employees as "reinventors" to lead in AI, following Disney's "imagineers". CEO Julie Sweet spearheads the initiative to embrace artificial intelligence.
Albanese government's AI roadmap prioritizes economic benefits, plans to unlock vast datasets for training AI models. Focus on reskilling workers, boosting datacentre investment, and sharing productivity benefits across the economy.
NVIDIA expands open-source AI models for researchers at NeurIPS. Introducing Alpamayo-R1, the world's first open reasoning VLA model for autonomous driving, enhancing AV safety and advancing AI reasoning capabilities.