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New supercomputing network could lead to AGI, scientists hope, with 1st node coming online within weeks
By Lisa D. Sparks published
Scientists hope to accelerate the development of human-level AI using a network of powerful supercomputers — with the first of these machines fully operational by 2025.

Google DeepMind's robotic arm can now beat humans at table tennis
By Tia Ghose published
Google's DeepMind has been used to train a robot arm to play table tennis, and it beat human players.

AI models trained on 'synthetic data' could break down and regurgitate unintelligible nonsense, scientists warn
By Ben Turner published
If left unchecked,"model collapse" could make AI systems less useful, and fill the internet with incomprehensible babble.

12 game-changing moments in the history of artificial intelligence (AI)
By Edd Gent published
From Alan Turing's seminal paper to the advent of ChatGPT, here are 12 pivotal moments in the history of artificial intelligence.

ChatGPT isn’t 'hallucinating' — it's just churning out BS
By Joe Slater, James Humphries, Michael Townsen Hicks published
It's important that we use accurate terminology when discussing how AI chatbots make up information

'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.
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