#Artificial Intelligence

The article explores the rapid rise of AI and its impact on creative professions like photography and translation, highlighting both fears of job displacement and hopes for new opportunities. It features insights from professionals who have experienced AI's influence directly.

OpenAI's GPT-4 reportedly experiences anxiety when exposed to traumatic content, similar to humans. Researchers found that the AI responds positively to mindfulness exercises, suggesting its programming can mimic emotional responses. This raises questions about AI's role in therapy.

The article discusses the integration of generative AI tools in crowdsourcing, particularly for data annotation. While GenAI may change the nature of crowd work, human oversight remains crucial to ensure quality, diversity, and to mitigate risks associated with 'AI training AI'.

China's ambassador to Australia criticized the ban on AI app DeepSeek, warning it could strain recently stabilized trade and tech relations between the two countries.

The widespread use of AI for writing university essays threatens critical thinking and traditional knowledge sources, like books and journals, as students increasingly rely on technology, challenging the value of expert opinions and polarizing public discourse.

A new book discusses the partnership between Silicon Valley and the US government to leverage AI for national security, similar to an Oppenheimer moment in technology.

As AI tools become widespread, parents are teaching their kids AI skills like chatbot prompting, recognizing AI's limitations, and integrating AI into daily activities, preparing them for a tech-driven future.

MIT Reality Hack has emerged as a key event for XR developers and entrepreneurs on the US East Coast, featuring innovative projects and fostering industry discussion through the concurrent EXPERIENTIAL Conference.

Researchers are merging robotics and materials through a collective of robots that operate like smart materials, inspired by biology.