Robots & AI

Generative AIs are being integrated into the programs millions of people use at work, but will they really make our jobs easier?

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT plugins, including ones for shopping, travel planning, and workflow optimization, will be rolling out soon.

Fast-growing startup Tome has just released a first-of-its-kind tool that uses generative AI to turn your documents into presentations.

Integrating robots into walls, ceilings, furniture, and appliances could radically change our indoor spaces.

General Motors subsidiary Cruise is quickly expanding its commercial robotaxi service to more cities in the US.

A new study found that AI can use a patient’s initial skin cancer growth to predict their risk of melanoma recurrence.

Verge Genomics has begun a trial of their AI-found ALS drug candidate, one of the first tests for this new method of drug discovery.

Audio deepfakes potentially pose a huge threat, as people often communicate via phone calls, radio, and voice recordings.

By Patrick Traynor and Logan Blue

Shutterstock will make AI-generated images available on its website, while also compensating creators for helping train the AI.

There is currently no possibility of the world reaching the 30% target for marine protected areas with existing policies. Tech to the rescue?

By Saleem Mustafa

Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder is a smart farming robot that identifies weeds and then kills them using high-power lasers.

New AI tools are helping doctors screen healthy patients for diseases early, when treatments are most effective.

Combating the rise of facial-recognition technology, designers have created clothing and accessories to help to conceal people's identities.

By Stephen Johnson

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