Watch: Microsoft’s new ‘deepfake’ video generator in action A new generative AI system from Microsoft has highlighted just how advanced deepfake technology is becoming: generating compelling video from a single image and audio clip. The tool turns an image into a realistic video, along with convincing emotions and movements, such as raising eyebrows. One demo … Read more
If all reports of mysterious objects buzzing in our sky are interpreted as true encounters, it appears that Earth is under attack. But spoiler alert: for the main leader of the SETI Institute, founded to seek and understand life beyond Earth, it is necessary to take a step back and cuddle up with a cup … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Parrots are smart, and some species appear to have the problem-solving skills of a young child. So if little children can use technology somehow, why can’t parrots? Researchers seeking to answer why parrots should use … Read more
What’s the story behind the Lyma laser?Getty Images The beauty technology boom shows no signs of slowing down, and there’s one innovation in particular that’s making waves in the most skincare-obsessed circles. While LED masks and microcurrent have become indispensable in many a beauty routine, the Lyma laser brings something completely unique to the space … Read more
In late 2022, OpenAI released a Transformer-based Large Language Model (LLM) called ‘ChatGPT’. Against the expectations of OpenAI staff, ChatGPT became the fastest growing web-based app in history, reaching 100 million active users in two months (beaten only by Meta’s Threads). The first public impressions of ChatGPT had both sublime qualities and ominous portents. In … Read more
As the EU’s new flagship technology laws, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, come into full effect, Big Tech is working hard to knock them down. From today, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) will become fully applicable, following its counterpart the Digital Services Act (DSA) on February 17. But as the EU’s … Read more
DENVER (AP) — While artificial intelligence made headlines with ChatGPT, the behind-the-scenes technology has quietly seeped into everyday life — screening resumes, applying for rental apartments and in some cases even determining medical care. While a number of AI systems have been found to be discriminatory and tip the balance in favor of certain races, … Read more
How healthy is your overall diet in general? Would you say it is…. (January 2024). Credit: Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability According to January’s Consumer Food Insights Report, food or nutrition-related New Year’s resolutions were more popular among consumers entering 2024 than last year. This year, 25% of consumers answered “yes” when asked … Read more