Bay Area mom creates app to help parents find childcare on demand
The COVID-19 pandemic forced hundreds of daycare providers across the Bay Area to shut down,…
This data set helps researchers spot harmful stereotypes in LLMs
AI models are riddled with culturally specific biases. A new data set, called SHADES, is…
The Download: stereotypes in AI models, and the new age of coding
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AI suggestions make writing more generic and Western, study finds
Artificial intelligence-based writing assistants are popping up everywhere—from phones to email apps to social media…
Repurposed Roombas: Scientists program domestic robots for additional household tasks
At a time when we run ourselves ragged to meet society's expectations of productivity, performance…
Transforming aircraft maintenance with augmented reality
In the dynamic world of aviation maintenance, precision, quickness, and meticulous documentation are essential. Maribeth…
The Download: China’s manufacturers’ viral moment, and how AI is changing creativity
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Here’s why we need to start thinking of AI as “normal”
Right now, despite its ubiquity, AI is seen as anything but a normal technology. There…
The AI Hype Index: AI agent cyberattacks, racing robots, and musical models
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI…
The Download: the AI Hype Index, and “normal” AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…