AI’s Next Frontier: People Skills
Imagine a chatbot that actually knows how to talk to you.
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The Strange Origin of AI’s ‘Reasoning’ Abilities
It involves 4chan, of all places.
Is Schoolwork Optional Now?
Education is on the verge of becoming fully automated.
Claude Mythos Is Everyone’s Problem
What happens when AI can hack everything?
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Nothing Is Cooler Than Going Out to Dinner
Why it’s so hard to get a restaurant reservation right now
We’re Witnessing the Birth of a New Artistic Medium
Expect AI art to go the way of Warhol.
Your Smart Thermostat Isn’t Here to Help You
But that doesn’t mean it’s useless.
Is AI Art a ‘Toy’ or a ‘Weapon’?
A prolific AI artist shares his perspective on the controversial medium.
Chess Is Just Poker Now
A cheating controversy involving two grandmasters shows how computers have transformed the game.
Would You Be Okay Getting a Doctorless Surgery?
Robots could someday be fully autonomous in operating rooms. Their biggest challenge might have nothing to do with the technology.
Don’t Trash Your Old Phone—Give It a Second Life
Responsibly disposing of used gadgets is more complicated than it may seem.
Of God and Machines
The future of artificial intelligence is neither utopian nor dystopian—it’s something much more interesting.
There’s Nothing Quite Like the Wrath of Losing Your Fantasy League
You really don’t want to get “cheese-shoed.”
Crypto’s Core Values Are Running Headfirst Into Reality
The cat’s out of the bag on crypto regulations, forcing some companies to choose between their principles and their profits.