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The rubber met the road for language AIs in 2024. The hard realities led to new, smaller models and safety measures for the big ones. 2024’s R&D also set the stage for the next big thing: AI agents.
2025 may be the year of AI agents that can carry out tasks on our behalf – but the technology has a couple of big hurdles to get past before it will really be useful.
Research suggests people judge information received by voice as more credible, even if the sources are shaky.
The latest buzz phrase coming from technology companies is ‘AI agents.’ A computer scientist explains what that means – and how ChatGPT and your Roomba fit into the picture.
Tracking small, uncrewed aircraft – also known as drones – is difficult, especially at night. Detecting the radio signals used to control them is a promising approach, though it’s no silver bullet.
If federal streamgages were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives.
Most people who record their medical appointments do so to help them understand and remember medical information.
Generative AI can help personalise learning and improve student engagement. But teacher training is essential if AI is to serve, not undercut, the goals of a humanistic education.
AI shopping agents are coming. They could hunt for deals, find the right items and even make purchases – if you trust them to ‘get’ you, protect your privacy and not coax you into buying too much.
Language models are likely to have an important impact on how we live and work in future, but they’ve also been around longer than many realise.
Utilities have options for addressing surging power demand from AI data centers, but there’s no silver bullet.
Businesses are using AI to boost productivity and reduce costs.
Heap seeks to enhance her music and connect with fans in a way that challenges common fears about AI replacing human artistry and creativity.
Chinese hackers are alleged to have broken into US phone networks, giving Chinese intelligence services a window onto specific Americans’ phone and messaging activity.
Building an inclusive STEM workforce requires a long-term commitment from individuals, industry and the government.
Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. A social media researcher explains why people are flocking to it – and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter.
Improv theater is known for improvisation, audience participation and riffing on memes and stories circulating on social and traditional media – all hallmarks of right-wing media.
Recycling metals from e-waste will be critical as demand for raw materials is likely to outstrip supply in the near future.
Like it or not, AI is now part and parcel of elections, from helping with mundane campaign functions to enabling politicians to speak to constituents in multiple languages at once.
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