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Kristin Houser

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Kristin Houser is a staff writer at Freethink, where she covers science and tech. Her written work has appeared in Business Insider, NBC News, and the World Economic Forum’s Agenda, among other publications, and Stephen Colbert once talked about a piece on The Late Show, to her delight.

Prior to joining Freethink, Kristin was a staff writer for Futurism and wrote several animated and live action web series.

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There is now a blood test for anxiety disorders

A new blood test for anxiety may be able to help doctors diagnose patients and find effective treatments for them more quickly.

By Kristin Houser

NASA cuts odds of asteroid impact on Valentine’s Day 2046

NASA and ESA have updated their odds of 2023 DW, an asteroid the size of an Olympic swimming pool, hitting Earth in 2046.

By Kristin Houser

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New voice cloning AI lets “you” speak multiple languages

Voice cloning AIs are gaining more abilities, while the amount of audio needed to replicate a person’s voice is shrinking.

By Kristin Houser

New AI can “reimagine” your pictures in infinite ways

Stability AI has launched Stable Diffusion Reimagine, an AI that uses uploaded images as inspiration for new creations.

By Kristin Houser

Microsoft unveils AI Copilot for its 365 apps

Microsoft has just unveiled Copilot, a new AI-based tool for its Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

By Kristin Houser

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General Motors is putting ChatGPT into its vehicles

General Motors is developing a new voice assistant that will give drivers access to the hugely popular ChatGPT while they're on the road.

By Kristin Houser

Pfizer’s nasal spray for migraines is heading to pharmacies

The FDA has approved Pfizer’s zavegepant, a nasal spray for migraines that can ease pain in as few as 15 minutes.

By Kristin Houser

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Google rolls out AI writing assistant to Gmail and Docs

Google is incorporating generative AI into its Workspace products, starting with an AI writing assistant for Gmail and Docs.

By Kristin Houser

OpenAI just launched GPT-4 — and you may already be using it

Just four months after releasing ChatGPT, OpenAI has already upgraded its hugely popular chatbot with a new AI model.

By Kristin Houser

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First healthy mice with two dads — and no moms — born in Japan

For the first time, scientists have created healthy, fertile mouse pups using only the DNA of two adult males.

By Kristin Houser