Technology

A large language model interviewed me about my life and gave the information to an AI agent built to portray my personality. Could it convince me it was me?

Colossal Biosciences bold announcements about its project to replicate dire wolf traits have drawn criticism from many scientists, but the billion-dollar firm is not backing down

Algorithmic social media is driving the creation of new slang at a breakneck pace. Linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as the Etymology Nerd, explains how

A new brain prosthesis can read out inner thoughts in real time, helping people with ALS and brain stem stroke communicate fast and comfortably

Using AI chatbots for “therapy” is dangerous, mental health experts say. Here’s why

Companies are experimenting with deep-sea tech to produce cheaper fresh water

An artificial intelligence breakthrough uses reinforcement learning to tackle the Andrews-Curtis conjecture, solving long-standing counterexamples and hinting at tools for forecasting stock crashes, diseases and climate disasters

Today this material can seal pipes and brave the ocean. But someday it could be used in surgery or underwater repairs

Companies are adapting this humble clay-based ceramic to keep people cool—without electricity

Kids crave approval from their peers. Chatbots offer an alternative to IRL relationships, but they can come at a price

A conversation with Anthropic’s chatbot raises questions about how AI talks about awareness.

The White House has now fully embraced bomb-prone nuclear fuel technology. This should stop before an arms race, atomic terrorism or even nuclear war results