AI's human-like traits: Are we blurring the line between man and machine?
Attributing human traits to machines is nothing new, but with the rise of generative artificial…
The Download: Google’s Project Astra, and China’s export bans
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Why materials science is key to unlocking the next frontier of AI development
The Intel 4004, the first commercial microprocessor, was released in 1971. With 2,300 transistors packed…
How Silicon Valley is disrupting democracy
The internet loves a good neologism, especially if it can capture a purported vibe shift…
The Download: Bluesky’s impersonators, and shaking up the economy with ChatGPT
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Google’s new Project Astra could be generative AI’s killer app
Google DeepMind has announced an impressive grab bag of new products and prototypes that may…
China banned exports of a few rare minerals to the US. Things could get messier.
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Smart TVs collect viewing data even when used as external screens, according to research
A team from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with University College London…
AI model allows for near-instant image creation on consumer-grade hardware
An AI model that creates images as the user types, using only modest and affordable…
The Download: Anduril’s new AI system, and how to use Sora
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…