Tag: Science

  • Game of Clones: Are Colossal’s Wolves Dire?

    A secret US preserve now houses three white wolves cloned by startup Colossal using DNA from dire wolves that went extinct 13,000 years ago. Scientists say they’re just altered gray wolves, not true dire wolves. The project shows biotech progress but raises debate over ethics, accuracy, and purpose.

  • Science Shows AI Is Probably Making You Dumber

    AI might be making us dumber, but we can fix it. Over-reliance on AI tools reduces critical thinking and cognitive effort. To avoid this, AI must be used as a thought partner, with designs encouraging users to question and refine its outputs. When done right, AI can enhance human intelligence, not erode it.

  • Google’s AI Principles Are Changing

    Google is shifting its AI principles, adjusting how it approaches AI ethics, which could impact future projects. Meanwhile, Volvo is pushing the boundaries of self-driving technology, partnering with Waabi to develop autonomous trucks. This collaboration highlights the growing role of AI in transforming industries, from transportation to corporate policies.

  • Four Chinese AI Startups to Watch Beyond DeepSeek

    China’s AI startups are pushing boundaries with new innovations and strong investments. Companies like Stepfun, ModelBest, Zhipu, and Infinigence AI focus on foundational models, efficient processing, and AI infrastructure, all while competing with global tech giants. Their growth signals a transformative shift in the global AI race.

  • Meta Has An AI For Brain Typing

    Meta has developed a brain-reading system that can detect keystrokes from brain signals with 80% accuracy, but it’s far from becoming a consumer product. Using a large, expensive scanner, the research sheds light on how the brain processes language. While the technology isn’t practical yet, it could inform AI development.

  • Supermassive Black Hole Emits Mysterious Pulse

    A supermassive black hole, 1ES 1927+654, is emitting unusual, rhythmic X-ray pulses. These oscillations may be caused by a white dwarf star orbiting close to the black hole’s event horizon. The changing pulse frequency suggests intriguing physics at play, and future gravitational wave sensors like LISA could confirm this theory.