Artificial intelligence is here, and it's transforming every aspect of science. From Google’s DeepMind discovering the structure of nearly every known protein to AI deciphering a 2,000-year-old "lost book," new and future computer systems that can outperform humans have near-infinite applications. But how concerned should we be with the rollout of AI, and what impact could this have on our world? Live Science's expert writers and editors search for answers to these questions and keep you tuned in to the wildest developments in machine learning with the latest AI news, articles and features.
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We're not about to awaken an evil digital god — AI is far more likely to end in a great disappointmentOpinion AI is unlikely to launch a Hollywood-style war against us. Rather, the biggest danger of AI is that it will disappoint us, says Andrew Rogoyski.
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'Maybe that is how Transformers started': Readers react to the possibility of AI becoming self-awarePoll Could AI become conscious? Live Science readers revealed their thoughts about this technological possibility.
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Powerful new AI model will map the moon's surface in more detail than ever, NASA and IBM scientists sayIBM and NASA have partnered to create the Lunar Foundation Model, a new AI capable of processing decades of lunar data so we can more accurately map the moon's surface.
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Do you think Al could ever become self-aware?Poll A new study looks at "consciousness steering" in AI, but could this technology actually achieve this level of self-awareness in the first place?
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Google scientists removed a critical 'consciousness safeguard' from AI in new study. What happened next?Analysis A new study shows that measures to stop AI's claims of consciousness have unintended consequences for non-human entities.
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New kind of AI uses a fresh approach to reasoning — researchers say it costs up to 11 times less to run than a leading OpenAI modelScientists say a new vector-based approach to cognition is dramatically cheaper than standard methods and signals the start of the "post-transformer" era of AI models.
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Why is AI going on a hacking spree?Explainer AI models are finding software flaws, carrying out cyberattacks during security tests and reaching systems they weren't supposed to access. But does that mean AI is "going rogue"?
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Elon Musk and Sam Altman claim we've reached the AI singularity. But how would we even know that happened?Analysis Scientists suggest it could take decades to achieve superintelligent AI, and doing so still depends on hypothetical breakthroughs. So why do some suggest we're already there?
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Using AI has an environmental impact — here are 4 ways you can minimize itEscalating use of tools like Gemini and ChatGPT saps more and more power. Experts offer some tips on how to consume less.
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