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Researchers Induce Smells With Ultrasound, No Chemical Cartridges Required
A group of independent researchers built a device that can artificially induce smell using ultrasound, with no consumable cartridges required. […] The team of four are Lev Chizhov, Albert Yan-Huang, Thomas Ribeiro, Aayush Gupta. Chizhov is a neurotech entrepreneur with a background in math and physics, Yan-Huang is a researcher Read more…
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Sperm Whales’ Communication Closely Parallels Human Language, Study Finds
We may appear to have little in common with sperm whales – enormous, ocean-dwelling animals that last shared a common ancestor with humans more than 90 million years ago. But the whales’ vocalized communications are remarkably similar to our own, researchers have discovered. Not only do sperm whale have a Read more…
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Stanford Report Highlights Growing Disconnect Between AI Insiders and Everyone Else
AI experts and the public’s opinion on the technology are increasingly diverging. In particular, a report noted a growing trend of anxiety around AI and, in the U.S., concerns about how the technology will impact key societal areas, such as jobs, medical care, and the economy. […] Stanford’s report provides Read more…
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Anthropic Asks Christian Leaders for Help Steering Claude’s Spiritual Development
Anthropic recently hosted about 15 Christian leaders from Catholic and Protestant churches, academia, and the business world for a two-day summit. Anthropic staff sought advice on how to steer Claude’s moral and spiritual development as the chatbot reacts to complex and unpredictable ethical queries, participants said. The wide-ranging discussions also Read more…