The rise of Bluesky, and the splintering of social
You may have read that it was a big week for Bluesky. If you’re not familiar,…
The Download: diversifying AI voices, and a science-fiction glimpse into the future
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Why the term “women of childbearing age” is problematic
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in…
Digital avatars to reshape shopping in the metaverse
Within the next decade, Australia's retail sector could see a major overhaul, with companies taking…
A new generation of AI-enabled tools for accessible, personalized media experiences
Scientists from the University of Surrey are teaching artificial intelligence models to re-light different body…
Australia has backed away from plans to introduce local quotas on streaming platforms again
The federal government has quietly shelved plans to introduce local requirements for Australian screen content…
Custom-colored modules increase acceptance of photovoltaics on buildings, study finds
The Institute of Psychology at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar…
The Download: understanding AI, and what to expect from the UN’s climate conference
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
How this grassroots effort could make AI voices more diverse
We are on the cusp of a voice AI boom, with tech companies such as…
The Download: the lab fighting exploitative AI, and plant engineering
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…