Seattle unveils a ‘responsible AI plan’ to guide city’s tech use and boost the local economy

Seattle's new AI initiative aims to cut permit times, improve public safety, and enhance customer service while leading the ...
STAT

Scientists question NIH project’s use of 20th century technology to make a universal flu vaccine

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...
Business Insider

Reid Hoffman cloned himself with AI — here's what he learned from his deepfake twin

Reid Hoffman built an AI version of himself to explore ethical uses of deepfake tech. His AI twin delivers speeches in multiple languages using his cloned voice. Hoffman said deepfakes can connect ...
The New York Times

How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. By Paula Span It started with a high school typing course. Wanda ...

AI boom reshaping daily life as tech giants warn of 'profound risks'

Artificial intelligence development accelerates as 11% of voters use AI daily, while tech leaders debate benefits and risks of rapidly advancing technology.
Nature

These contact lenses give people infrared vision — even with their eyes shut

Humans have a new way of seeing infrared light, without the need for clunky night-vision goggles. Researchers have made the first contact lenses to convey infrared vision — and the devices work even ...
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Your old GPU may not be good for gaming, but these 6 uses will give it a new lease of life

Many people have an older GPU lying around, likely taken from an older PC or retired following an upgrade to a newer, shinier GPU. However, that old GPU doesn't just have to sit idle, and there are ...