A new study by researchers from Rice University and Stanford University in the US offers evidence that when AI engines are trained on synthetic, machine-made input rather than text and images made by actual people, the quality of their output starts to suffer. The researchers are calling this effect Model Read more…
The first therapy that uses gene-editing is to be offered on the NHS in a “revolutionary breakthrough” for patients. From a report: It will be used as a potential cure for the blood disorder beta thalassaemia. Stem cells which make blood will be extracted, reprogrammed to correct the condition and Read more…
The founder of Cambridge-based Riverlane, Steve Brierley, predicts quantum computing will have its “Sputnik” breakthrough within years. “Quantum computing is not going to be just slightly better than the previous computer, it’s going to be a huge step forward,” he said. His company produces the world’s first dedicated quantum decoder Read more…
Reeling from security and optics issues, Microsoft appears to be trying to correct its story. An anonymous reader shares a report: Microsoft made it clear earlier this year that it was planning to make security its top priority, following years of security issues and mounting criticisms. Starting today, the software Read more…
Silicon Valley’s fascination with AI has led to parents enrolling children as young as five in AI-focused summer camps. “It’s common for kids on summer break to attend space, science or soccer camp, or even go to coding school,” writes Priya Anand via the San Francisco Standard. “But the growing Read more…
As media bosses scramble to decide if and how they should partner with AI companies, workers are increasingly concerned that the technology could imperil their jobs or degrade their work…. The latest example? “Two months after the Atlantic reached a licensing deal with OpenAI, staffers at the storied magazine are Read more…
Meta’s Twitter rival, Threads, has reached a new milestone of 200 million active users, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. “I’m excited to share that we crossed the 200M milestone on @threads,” Mosseri wrote. “My hope is that Threads can inspire ideas that bring people together and this amazing community Read more…