New jobs were created, but these usually involved repetitive tasks and were ruled by the clock. Introduction...
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Regulation is easier said than done and could have unintended consequences. Introduction From fake photos of Donald Trump being...
Asked about the chances of the technology “wiping out humanity” – “it’s not inconceivable.” While nearly three-quarters...
You don’t have to see the future to know that artificial intelligence has ethical baggage. Introduction As...
Clocks had become more sophisticated with intricate systems of gears and springs. Introduction John Harrison (1693-1776) invented...
The principles of vacuums and atmospheric pressure were known in the 17th century. Introduction Steam power was...
Since the Wright brothers at the turn of the century, flying had become a hobby of nations....
Airlines are promising net-zero emissions by 2050. To get there, they’re experimenting. Introduction Several major airlines have pledged to reach...
Large language and image models are already here and impacting all areas of human life, including journalism....
People used as stone points as arrowheads, pushing back evidence of archery in Eurasia by 40,000 years....
Beyond the exaggerations of science fiction, it’s important to understand the inherent dangers of AI on the...
Ethical considerations have not kept pace with the science. Introduction Imagine that a soldier has a tiny computer...
The technology exists to build autonomous weapons. Whether they could be adequately controlled are unknown. Introduction The...
There was a time when inverters and batteries used to be too bulky. But these days, high-efficiency...
The legal industry has always been paper-intensive, with contracts, deeds, and other legal documents requiring extensive documentation,...
Astronomers are already learning unexpected things about the early universe from the James Webb Space Telescope. If...
Our tendency to view machines as people and become attached to them has risks. Introduction ChatGPT and...
The use of AI and robotic technology in worship is raising profound questions about its long-term consequences....
It’s fine if you’re okay getting a mix of fact and fiction. Searching this way comes with...
If you’re new to web development or API design, you may have heard the term “RESTful API”...
Drones aren’t new to police departments. More than 1,500 departments across the country now use them. Introduction...
Her linguistic and creative abilities were important in her invention of computer programming. Introduction Ada Lovelace, known...
The proposal would prohibit federal agencies from using facial recognition as well as biometric technology. As evidence...
“This is a policy decision that affects the privacy of every single person in the United States.”...
The construction project was approved in 1895, and work began in 1897. In the second half of...
Paleogenomic research has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, igniting heated debate about handling remains. The...
People are continuously invited to outsource more decision-making and personal autonomy to digital tools. Advances in the...
There is limited enthusiasm in the U.S. over AI’s growing influence in daily life. Introduction Artificial intelligence...
The hacker who steals your data is just one part of an long, illicit supply chain. Introduction...
Artificial Intelligence is among the modern technologies that are transforming lives. AI has many applications, including historical...