Culture news

Are Lensa's magic avatars based on stolen art?

Lensa's AI-generated "magic avatars" have been a runaway hit on social media. Why are artists warning against them?

15 December 2022

Tech News

ChatGPT: Why everyone is talking about the most advanced AI chatbot

It took just five days for ChatGPT to reach 1 million users. We take a look at why it's so popular, how it works and what else it can do.

14 December 2022

Partner content

Huawei’s revolutionary vision for ports sets sail with AI-powered hub utilising 5G and green energy

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A year on from its completion, the intelligent, zero-carbon port is in full operation – complete with a 76-strong fleet of self-driving trucks.

12 December 2022

Health news

This ultrasound robot can help detect rheumatoid arthritis earlier

A new ultrasound robot could help hospitals scan patients for rheumatoid arthritis more efficiently and at an earlier stage.

8 December 2022

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Food for thought: how AI is reducing waste in restaurants

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Food waste management company Winnow estimates that its AI-powered tools have already saved 61,000 tons of Co2, equivalent to 36,512,500 meals, worth €42 million

7 December 2022

Mobility

‘Drives better by itself’: Autonomous trucks hit the road in Sweden

For now, as part of the pilot project led by Scania, a safety driver has to remain behind the self-driving wheel.

30 November 2022

Health news

AI predicts 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke from a single X-ray

Advances in AI are making it possible for researchers to use more data from X-ray imaging to predict future health risks.

29 November 2022

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Using technology to make it rain

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From adjusting the weather to pulling water from thin air, innovative technology is being used to help find a sustainable supply of drinking water.

24 November 2022

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Flying cars… “It's like taking an elevator”

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Using eight propellers, the Xpeng X2 lifts directly off the ground without the need for a runway, making it suitable for flying in built-up urban areas. It can also drive itself.

23 November 2022

Work

An AI robot as CEO: Is this the future of work in the metaverse?

In a world first, a Chinese gaming company betting big on the metaverse has appointed an AI-powered virtual robot as CEO.

20 November 2022

Culture news

Refik Anadol is making machines hallucinate for his MoMA debut

Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol works with artificial intelligence to create "machine hallucinations," the subject of his first show at MoMA.

17 November 2022

Work

AI helped write this article. Can you tell which part?

The capabilities of AI writing tools have huge implications for writers, academics, and content creators.

8 November 2022

Tech News

'Nose print' tech could help identify and track pet dogs

Each dog's nose is as unique as a human fingerprint, says AI and biometrics company iSciLab.

1 November 2022

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: The Golem

For our countdown to Halloween, we explore the mythical creatures of Europe. Today: Czechia and the Golem.

27 October 2022

Art

Does art made by an AI have aesthetic worth?

Mario Klingemann is the artist and architect behind Botto, a decentralised artist that sells its generated artwork on the blockchain for thousands of dollars every week.

26 October 2022

Health news

AI is helping scientists spot depression with 'roughly 80% accuracy'

Researchers say artificial intelligence could spot signs of mental health disorders before patients seek help for them.

22 October 2022

Health news

Scientists taught brain cells in a dish to play the computer game Pong

Neuroscientists in Australia say brain cells in a lab dish learned to play the classic video game Pong. What’s next?

14 October 2022

Work

More workers are burning out over fears robots are taking their jobs

Researchers say fear about robots taking our jobs is at times unfounded, with many people underestimating their own capabilities compared to a robot.

12 October 2022

Tech News

Robot Ai-Da becomes first to give evidence to UK's House of Lords

The artist robot Ai-Da is named after 19th century computer pioneer Ada Lovelace.

12 October 2022

Mobility

Usain nuts and bolts: A running robot just won a Guinness World Record

Cassie uses machine learning to imitate human behaviour, managing to sprint 100 m without falling over in just over 24 seconds.

8 October 2022