The Download: creating “spare” human bodies, and ditching US AI models
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
E-scooter crashes mainly caused by reckless driving, study shows
Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behavior of the riders, with one-handed…
Revolutionizing touch: Researchers explore the future of wearable multi-sensory haptic technology
From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact…
OpenAI’s new image generator aims to be practical enough for designers and advertisers
OpenAI has released a new image generator that’s designed less for typical surrealist AI art…
The AI Hype Index: DeepSeek mania, Israel’s spying tool, and cheating at chess
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI…
China built hundreds of AI data centers to catch the AI boom. Now many stand unused.
A year or so ago, Xiao Li was seeing floods of Nvidia chip deals on…
Researchers develop AI app to help speech-impaired users communicate more naturally
More than 250 million people worldwide have verbal communication disorders that make it difficult to…
'Literally just child gambling': What kids say about Roblox, lootboxes and money in online games
Roblox is one of the world's most popular online platforms for children, offering a variety…
The Download: the dangers of AI agents, and ChatGPT’s effects on our wellbeing
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Ethically sourced “spare” human bodies could revolutionize medicine
Why do we hear about medical breakthroughs in mice, but rarely see them translate into…