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Technology
Racing the Singularity: Whistleblower Robin Park’s Story From the Brink
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrRobin Park’s voice crackles with urgency. Until recently, he was head of AI safety at Open Brain, the …
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Technology
AI Systems Are Great at Tests. But How Do They Perform in Real Life?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen OpenAI released its latest flagship artificial intelligence (AI) system, GPT-5, the company said it was “much smarter …
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WorldEditor's Pick
Why China Is Turning RTX 5090 Gaming GPUs Into AI Powerhouses
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrThe trend of converting RTX 5090 gaming GPUs into AI powerhouses is rapidly gaining momentum in China’s gray …
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Science Unmasked
‘Australiana’ Images Made by AI Are Racist and Full of Tired Cliches, New Study Shows
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBig tech company hype sells generative artificial intelligence (AI) as intelligent, creative, desirable, inevitable, and about to radically …
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Science & Tech
AI’s Energy Appetite: Will the Grid Survive the Intelligence Boom?
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrIn the race to dominate artificial intelligence, a powerful but often overlooked challenge is emerging: energy. As AI …
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Technology
Inside the Brain Chip Revolution: Human Neurons Powering the Next Era of Computing
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrIn a world increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, the concept of the “brain chip revolution” is no longer …
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Technology
AI Can Be a Powerful Tool for Scientists. But It Can Also Fuel Research Misconduct
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn February this year, Google announced it was launching “a new AI system for scientists.” It said this …
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Technology
Technology Has Shaped Human Knowledge for Centuries. Generative AI Is Set to Transform It Yet Again
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhere would we be without knowledge? Everything, from the building of spaceships to the development of new therapies, …
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Science Unmasked
AI Doesn’t Really ‘Learn’ — and Knowing Why Will Help You Use It More Responsibly
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat if we told you that artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT don’t actually learn? Many people …