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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.

Days numbered for 'risky' lithium-ion batteries, scientists say, after fast-charging breakthrough in sodium-ion alternative
By Rory Bathgate published
An innovative approach to battery materials could bring sodium-ion energy density and charging speeds far closer to those of lithium-ion, scientists say.

Creepy humanoid robot face learned to move its lips more accurately by staring at itself in the mirror, then watching YouTube
By Fiona Jackson published
EMO the robot learned how its silicone lips would move in response to its 26 facial motors by staring at its reflection.

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.

Google Glass has found yet another lease of life — but is it too little too late for smart glasses?
By Max L Wilson, Jwan Shaban published
Augmented reality-powered smart glasses have seen a muted resurgence lately. Will Google's intervention reinvigorate what feels like a tired concept?

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.

Why the rise of humanoid robots could make us less comfortable with each other
By Berry Billingsley published
Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.

'Earthquake on a chip' uses 'phonon' lasers to make mobile devices more efficient
By Owen Hughes published
A new technology that generates tiny, earthquake-like effects could shake up the wireless device industry with smaller, less power-hungry devices, scientists say.

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