AI

Prepare to be awed by the thought-provoking and humorous conversation between well-known author Richard Dawkins and an AI. Dawkins challenges whether AI could ever truly be conscious, prompting some serious thoughts about how human experiences differ from artificial intelligence. Can AI truly have consciousness?

Gmail users, beware – a new AI-powered scam is on the rise, and it’s more convincing than ever before. This sophisticated fraud is tricking users into handing over sensitive information and hijacking their accounts. With Gmail being the most popular email service worldwide, with over 1.8 billion active users, it’s a prime target for these criminals.

With Grok 3's launch just around the corner, xAI was ramping up its efforts to establish a stronghold in the AI race. The company was rumored to be raising $10 billion, which could push its valuation to $75 billion. Big-name investors like Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Valor Equity Partners were keeping an eye on xAI following its $6 billion funding round.

Ever wonder what’s going on in your pet’s head? Well, scientists are getting closer to figuring that out—thanks to AI. Recent research shows that AI is now being trained on Facial Action Coding System (FACS)-based datasets to automatically detect and interpret animal facial movements. This means AI can now read emotions and pain in your dog’s face. But what does this mean for us and our pets?

Researchers and universities, including Harvard University’s Motion Analysis Lab, Stanford University, and DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), are making significant strides in sensory prosthetics, aiming to create more natural, lifelike prosthetic limbs that can detect pressure, texture, and temperature, sending that information to the brain to mimic natural touch. These advancements are made possible through the development of neuroprosthetics and advanced sensors.

In a world where every decision, every transaction, and even human emotions are influenced by algorithms, we find ourselves staring into a mirror that reflects not just technology, but our very essence...