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'ChatGPT moment for biology': Ex-Meta scientists develop AI model that creates proteins 'not found in nature'
By Stephanie Pappas published
The ESM3 model can 'write' new proteins from scratch, opening up new possibilities for synthetic biology.
New in-vehicle AI algorithm can spot drunk drivers by constantly scanning their faces for signs of intoxication
By Drew Turney published
An in-vehicle camera can continuously watch you for signs of intoxication, with a new AI algorithm pinpointing your level of drunkenness with a 75% accuracy.
Most ChatGPT users think AI models have 'conscious experiences'
By Drew Turney published
The more people use tools like ChatGPT, the more likely they are to think they are conscious, which will carry ramifications for legal and ethical approaches to AI.
AI speech generator 'reaches human parity' — but it's too dangerous to release, scientists say
By Owen Hughes published
Microsoft's VALL-E 2 can convincingly recreate human voices using just a few seconds of audio, its creators claim.
AI is rapidly identifying new species. Can we trust the results?
By Patrick Pester published
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way scientists monitor wildlife and find new species, but how effective are these new systems?
OpenAI shuts down AI agent that was 'running for mayor' in Wyoming
By Ben Turner published
An AI candidate running in the Wyoming mayoral race has been disabled by the company that developed the technology. But its creator says he has not given up.
New AI algorithm flags deepfakes with 98% accuracy — better than any other tool out there right now
By Drew Turney published
Recent research into methods for spotting AI-generated video looks for specific markers not found in standard digital images.
AI models could devour all of the internet’s written knowledge by 2026
By Ben Turner published
A new estimate suggests that AI could use up all of the internet’s text data within the next few years. The next recourse could be private information, a new study warns.
'Reverse Turing test' asks AI agents to spot a human imposter — you'll never guess how they figure it out
By Ben Turner published
Four AI models uncovered a human interloper in a startling viral video. But what can it teach us about intelligence?
32 times artificial intelligence got it catastrophically wrong
By John Loeppky published
From chatbots giving truly terrible medical advice to facial recognition software incorrectly flagging members of congress as criminals, here are some of the most catastrophic mistakes artificial intelligence has ever made.
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