Technology

We surveyed people in the U.S. about artificial-intelligence-generated art. Their answers told us a lot about how we value human creativity

Artificial-intelligence agents—touted as AI’s next wave—could be vulnerable to malicious code hidden in innocent-looking images on your computer screen

A cable design that sends light through air rather than solid glass could cut signal loss and make long-distance transmissions cheaper

A machine-learning algorithm spotted signs of “covert consciousness” in coma patients—in some cases, days before doctors could do so

AI can transfer strange qualities through seemingly unrelated training—from a love of owls to something more dangerous

Overcoming three recent failed tries, Elon Musk’s rocket company successfully flew its reusable jumbo booster and upper-stage Starship spacecraft

Users’ Internet search questions can strengthen echo chambers, even on factual topics, but there are simple ways to lessen the effect

A new wave of delusional thinking fueled by artificial intelligence has researchers investigating the dark side of AI companionship

After a string of fiery failures, SpaceX’s biggest rocket faces another test flight with sky-high stakes for U.S. space ambitions

In his latest book, science journalist Peter Brannen argues that CO₂ is the most important—and most misunderstood—molecule on Earth

OpenAI researchers reveal how their experimental model, devoid of any external aids, powered through hours-long proofs to earn a gold-medal score at the International Math Olympiad—and they discuss the project’s origins and describe how such work could help lead to artificial general intelligence

With no fuel or engines, tiny explorers will surf sun-warmed air alone to explore high in the skies of Earth and Mars