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The AI prison of the future is just an Outer Limits episode
A new proposed prison system called Cognify would lock up prisoners on a neurological level.
The AI prison of the future is just an Outer Limits episode
A new proposed prison system called Cognify would lock up prisoners on a neurological level.
FCC chair asks telecoms companies to prove they're actually trying to stop political AI robocalls
FCC chair asks telecom companies if they’re actually doing anything to stop AI political robocalls. This follows a consultant getting indicted over calls imitating President Biden.
Lego made bricks out of meteorite dust and they’re on display at select stores
Lego made some bricks out of meteorite dust and they’re on display at select stores. It’s part of an initiative to test how well moondust would work as a lunar building material.
China is plowing $11 billion into a solar, wind and coal energy project
China is spending $11 on a renewable power facility, which also includes a coal plant.
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The AI prison of the future is just an Outer Limits episode
A new proposed prison system called Cognify would lock up prisoners on a neurological level.
FCC chair asks telecoms companies to prove they're actually trying to stop political AI robocalls
FCC chair asks telecom companies if they’re actually doing anything to stop AI political robocalls. This follows a consultant getting indicted over calls imitating President Biden.
Lego made bricks out of meteorite dust and they’re on display at select stores
Lego made some bricks out of meteorite dust and they’re on display at select stores. It’s part of an initiative to test how well moondust would work as a lunar building material.
China is plowing $11 billion into a solar, wind and coal energy project
China is spending $11 on a renewable power facility, which also includes a coal plant.
NASA gives SpaceX the privilege of crashing the ISS into the sea
NASA asks SpaceX to use a rocket to crash the ISS into the sea. The company will get $843 Million for the privilege.
Amazon is reportedly working on a new AI chatbot
Amazon is reportedly working on a new AI chatbot called Metis.
This cute pink blob could lead to realistic robot skin
A team of scientists from the University of Tokyo and Harvard University are studying a method that can be used to attach synthetic skin to robots.
Volkswagen and Rivian agree to $5 billion partnership
Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion in Rivian as the two brands jointly develop new architecture for operating electric vehicles.
Epileptic teen receives first ever seizure-controlling brain implant
The device shows promise for reducing or eliminating seizures.
Waymo’s robotaxis are now open to anyone in San Francisco
Waymo is now available for anyone in San Francisco. The Alphabet-owned company has had government approval to operate paid driverless cars since last August but had been working its way through a waitlist in the months since.
China’s rock samples from the far side of the Moon have returned to Earth
The first-ever samples from the far side of the Moon have touched down on Earth. China’s Chang’e 6 capsule touched down on Tuesday in Inner Mongolia, carrying rocks that could confirm scientists’ current theories about the Moon’s origin.
Record labels sue AI music generators for ‘massive infringement of recorded music’
Major music labels are taking on AI startups that they suspect trained on their songs without paying. Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Group sued the music generators Suno and Udio for allegedly infringing on copyrighted works on a “massive scale.”
Amazon says it’s cut down on those plastic air pillows in packages
Amazon claims it's reduced the use of plastic air pillows by 95 percent and switched to crumbled paper filler instead.
New York Governor signs two new bills into law protecting kids from social media
New York’s new social media laws are the first in the nation to address how youths interact with algorithmic social media feeds.
The Webb Telescope’s dazzling nebula image supports a long-held theory
NASA’s new image of the Serpens Nebula, taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, not only looks mesmerizing but also captures a never-before-seen phenomenon.
Congress passes sweeping pro-nuclear energy bill
The ADVANCE Act prioritizes nuclear power as the green option for the future.
McDonald’s pauses AI-powered drive-thru voice orders
McDonald's has ended a two-year trial of automated voice-ordering systems at more than 100 drive-thru locations. The company is also ending a partnership with IBM over the use of AI order-taking tech.
General Motors revives its robotaxi service Cruise in Houston, with human drivers
GM's Cruise robotaxi service is taking rides again in Houston.
Nokia just made the first phone call using 3D spatial audio
Nokia just made the first audio and video call using 3D spatial audio. It’s all thanks to an upcoming upgrade to 5G.
Boeing’s Starliner overcomes last-second problems to dock with the ISS
Boeing’s Starliner has successfully docked with the ISS — but not without some last-minute problems. The company’s first crewed mission to the space station linked up at 1:34 PM ET after missing its first shot due to several thrusters malfunctioning.
