Computers
Google Launches A.I. Chatbot—How Does it Compare to ChatGPT and Bing?
Bard might give incorrect answers, but it "doesn't go off the rails"
Are A.I. Image Generators Violating Copyright Laws?
Two new lawsuits argue that tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion are infringing on artists' rights
Student Creates App to Detect Essays Written by AI
In response to the text-generating bot ChatGPT, the new tool measures sentence complexity and variation to predict whether an author was human
Is Popular A.I. Photo App Lensa Stealing From Artists?
The tool went viral first for generating flattering portraits—and then for igniting ethical concerns
These A.I.-Generated Images Hang in a Gallery—but Are They Art?
At "Artificial Imagination," a new Bay Area exhibition, artworks created by DALL-E 2 go on display
This 18-Year-Old Recreated the ‘Entire Universe’ in Minecraft
From the video game's blocks, he built galaxies, a nebula, a black hole and the solar system
The Cheating Scandal Rocking the Chess World
Will the evidence back up world chess champion Magnus Carlsen's allegations against Hans Niemann, a young grandmaster?
Who Is the Woman Haunting A.I.-Generated Art?
Now known as "Loab," she pops up repeatedly in a series of creepy images
Art Made With Artificial Intelligence Wins at State Fair
Artist Jason Allen placed first in a Colorado contest, generating debate about A.I.'s role in art
This Visual Effects Studio Transformed Movies Forever
A new documentary tells the story of Industrial Light and Magic, the pioneering team that brought films like "Star Wars" and "Jurassic Park" to life
New Polish Museum Bytes Into the History of Apple Products
Over 1,000 artifacts get to the core of the iconic brand’s popularity
Researchers Use Algae to Power a Computer for Months
The experiment suggests that cyanobacteria 'batteries' could run small devices
In the 25 Years Since Its Launch, AOL Instant Messenger Has Never Been 'Away'
While some aspects of AIM seem like relics of a different version of the internet, others remain deeply embedded in the social media landscape
This Liquid Metal Could Transform Soft Electronics
Bend it. Stretch it. Use it to conduct electricity. Researchers are exploring a range of applications that harness gallium's unusual properties
Inside the Effort to Expand Virtual Reality Treatments for Mental Health
Medical professionals are embracing the technology to help patients deal with PTSD, anxiety disorders and more
The Surprisingly Long History of 'Choose-Your-Own-Adventure' Stories
From the 'I Ching' to an upcoming Netflix rom-com, interactive fiction dares us to decide what happens next
How Did Climate Change Affect Ancient Humans?
Sophisticated climate models were paired with evidence from the archaeological record to reveal where ancient humans may have lived and evolved
Brain Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Communicate Using His Thoughts
This study marks the first time a completely paralyzed patient regained the ability to communicate at length, researchers say
Why the Online Game Wordle Went Viral, According to Psychology
Users are sharing their game grids, which show how they played without spoiling the answer for others
'Super Mario 64' Is Now the World's Most Expensive Video Game
A pristine copy of the 1996 game sold at auction for $1.56 million, breaking a record set by "The Legend of Zelda" just two days prior
