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Next-generation AI 'swarms' will invade social media by mimicking human behavior and harassing real users, researchers warn
By Patrick Pester published
Artificial intelligence experts have warned that AI "swarms" are poised to infiltrate social media by deploying agents that mimic human behavior and exploit our tendency to follow the herd.

AI may accelerate scientific progress — but here's why it can't replace human scientists
By Alessandra Buccella published
The achievements of AI-augmented science are mixed, but that doesn't mean the technology can't play a role in future endeavors.

Microsoft says its newest AI chip Maia 200 is 3 times more powerful than Google's TPU and Amazon's Trainium processor
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
The Maia 200 AI chip is described as an inference powerhouse — meaning it could lead AI models to apply their knowledge to real-world situations much faster and more efficiently.

AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
By Drew Turney published
When large language models (LLMs) are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.

Indigenous TikTok star 'Bush Legend' is actually AI-generated, leading to accusations of 'digital blackface'
By Tamika Worrell published
As AI-generated images and videos become more common, Indigenous people are increasingly concerned about digital forms of cultural appropriation and blackface.

Even AI has trouble figuring out if text was written by AI — here's why
By Ambuj Tewari published
There are several methods for detecting whether a piece of text was written by AI. They all have limitations – and probably always will.

Will AI ever be more creative than humans?
By Drew Turney published
A new study argues that AI can never be more creative than humans, but many experts argue that AI's output will only ever be as good as its input — with the goalposts shifting as AI improves in the years to come.

'Putting the servers in orbit is a stupid idea': Could data centers in space help avoid an AI energy crisis? Experts are torn.
By Carly Page published
Google’s proposal to explore space-based AI infrastructure raises fundamental questions about energy, physics and feasibility – and whether Earth has really run out of options.
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