Google’s new Project Astra could be generative AI’s killer app
MIT Technology Review got to try out Astra in a closed-door live demo last week. It was a stunning experience, ...
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The Download: Anduril’s new AI system, and how to use Sora
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world ...
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We saw a demo of the new AI system powering Anduril’s vision for war
Right now, humans also have to be the translator between systems made by different manufacturers. One soldier might have to ...
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How to use Sora, OpenAI’s new video generating tool
What is Sora? Sora is a powerful AI video generation model that can create videos from text prompts, animate images, ...
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Donating embryos for research is surprisingly complex
There are a few reasons why embryos aren’t making it into research labs, says Hartshorne. Part of the problem is ...
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The Download: China’s mineral ban, and three technologies to watch
This week, China banned exports of several critical minerals to the US, marking the latest move in an escalating series ...
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The US Department of Defense is investing in deepfake detection
“This work represents a significant step forward in strengthening our information advantage as we combat sophisticated disinformation campaigns and synthetic-media ...
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Alternative meat could help the climate. Will anyone eat it?
Meat is often the star on our plates, but our love of animal-based foods is a problem for the climate. ...
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OpenAI’s new defense contract completes its military pivot
“We believe a democratic vision for AI is essential to unlocking its full potential and ensuring its benefits are broadly ...
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The startup trying to turn the web into a database
“The web is a collection of data, but it’s a mess,” says Exa cofounder and CEO Will Bryk. “There’s a ...
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