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Nearly two dozen states have passed laws regulating how tech companies collect data from our faces, eyes and voices. It comes as Congress has yet to pass any facial recognition technology.
Nearly two dozen states have passed laws regulating how tech companies collect data from our faces, eyes and voices. It comes as Congress has yet to pass any facial recognition technology. (Image credit: Seth Wenig)
Critics say that "slop" videos made with generative AI are often repetitive or useless. But they get millions of views — and platforms are grappling with what to do about them.
Critics say that "slop" videos made with generative AI are often repetitive or useless. But they get millions of views — and platforms are grappling with what to do about them. (Image credit: @funntastic_AI/Youtube)
The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.
The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences. (Image credit: YouTube)
A whistleblower complaint says the personal data of over 300 million Americans was copied to a private cloud account to allow access by former members of the Department of Government Efficiency team.
A whistleblower complaint says the personal data of over 300 million Americans was copied to a private cloud account to allow access by former members of the Department of Government Efficiency team. (Image credit: Wesley Lapointe)
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cal Newport, author and computer science professor at Georgetown, about AI's limitations and if progress within the industry has stalled.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cal Newport, author and computer science professor at Georgetown, about AI's limitations and if progress within the industry has stalled.
The president's highly unusual announcement underscores the Trump administration's desire to take control over U.S. businesses.
The president's highly unusual announcement underscores the Trump administration's desire to take control over U.S. businesses. (Image credit: David Paul Morris)
Despite dating apps and social media advice, romantic connections can be hard to make. Enter artificial intelligence.
Despite dating apps and social media advice, romantic connections can be hard to make. Enter artificial intelligence.
Brain-implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also decode words they imagine, but don't intend to share.
Brain-implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also decode words they imagine, but don't intend to share. (Image credit: Jim Gensheimer)
A study in Poland found that doctors appeared less likely to detect abnormalities during colonoscopies on their own after they'd grown used to help from an AI tool.
A study in Poland found that doctors appeared less likely to detect abnormalities during colonoscopies on their own after they'd grown used to help from an AI tool. (Image credit: Sorbetto)
For years, research has shown a digital divide when it comes to schools teaching about new technologies. Educators worry that this could leave some students behind in an AI-powered economy.
For years, research has shown a digital divide when it comes to schools teaching about new technologies. Educators worry that this could leave some students behind in an AI-powered economy.