Scientists are using A.I. to create artificial human genetic code
Researchers are training generative adversarial networks so that they can progressively and automatically learn how to create artificial genetic sequences,
Inside the rapidly escalating war between deepfakes and deepfake detectors
Deepfakes are getting better, and as they become increasingly convincing, the pressure is on for deepfake detection technologies to keep up
The BigSleep A.I. is like Google Image Search for pictures that don’t exist yet
Feed the BigSleep A.I. any text-based prompt -- no matter how abstract or strange -- and it will generate an image to fit the description.
The future of augmented reality is earbuds, not eyeglasses
Earbuds are transforming into a whole new computing platform that could one day replace the need for you to reach for your smartphone or computer.
New A.I. can identify the song you’re listening to by reading your brain waves
By analyzing your brain waves, it's possible to figure out what song you're listening to -- and a whole lot more. This project will blow your mind
Clever new A.I. system promises to train your dog while you’re away from home
A prototype device is able to give out canine commands, check to see if they’re being obeyed, and then provide a treat as a reward when they are.
New A.I. hearing aid learns your listening preferences and makes adjustments
One of the picks for this year’s CES 2021 Innovation Awards is a smart hearing aid that uses A.I. to improve the audio experience in a couple of crucial ways.
Futuristic new appliance uses A.I. to sort and prep your recycling
Hate sorting the recycling? This machine will do the time-saving (and planet-saving) job on your behalf.
Mercedes-Benz’s new ‘Hyperscreen’ dashboard is a dazzling 56-inch OLED panel
The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS electric car will feature a 56-inch OLED display dubbed MBUX Hyperscreen. It will be the largest display in a production car.
A Star Trek fan deepfaked Next Generation-era Data into the new Picard series
A Star Trek fan deepfaked Next Generation-era Data into the new Picard series using cutting-edge technology.
A disembodied robot mouth and 14 other 2020 stories we laughed at
Forget the challenges of the last 12 months and instead have some fun reading our pick of the quirkiest tech stories from the past year.
MIT’s clever robotic basketball hoop will help you level up your game
MIT researchers have built a basketball hoop that shrinks and raises when you make shots, shape-shifting to help improve the various facets of your game.
A.I. hit some major milestones in 2020. Here’s a recap
Here's a rundown of the six biggest developments, shifts, and emerging themes that popped up in the world of artificial intelligence in the year 2020.
To build a lifelike robotic hand, we first have to build a better robotic brain
A more brainlike artificial neural network is helping make robot hands smarter than ever. Check this one out in action.
A.I. teaching assistants could help fill the gaps created by virtual classrooms
Distance learning has created a disconnect between teachers and students. Can A.I. help fill that void?
A.I. fail as robot TV camera follows bald head instead of soccer ball
An effort by a soccer team to livestream a game using an A.I.-powered camera descended into farce when it kept mistaking an official's bald head for the ball.
This basic human skill is the next major milestone for A.I.
CausalWorld is a virtual world that lets robots learn about cause and effect. Here's why that has big implications for the future of A.I.
The robot ‘artist’ that’s challenging humanity’s concept of creativity
Can a machine be creative? Many would argue no — it's the programmer who is being creative. But with Aida, making that distinction isn't so easy
This groundbreaking new style of A.I. learns things in a totally different way
Machine learning needs to be shown large numbers of examples before it can successfully recognize objects. That could be about to change.
This bot will destroy you at Pictionary. It’s also a huge milestone for A.I.
Pixelor isn't just a Pictionary-playing A.I. — it's a groundbreaking new tool that's helping us teach machines to understand human intentions.
New ‘A.I. lawyer’ analyzes your emails to find moneysaving loopholes
This newly launched email system scans through your inbox looking for ways to save you time and money. Here's how it works.
GTC 2020 roundup: Nvidia’s virtual world for robots, A.I. video calls
Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference, also known as GTC, is all about artificial intelligence. We'll give you a rundown of everything that was announced.
‘Skyborg’: U.S. Air Force seeks fleet of autonomous planes
The U.S. Air Force is getting serious about autonomous aircraft and aims to acquire a fleet of drones to act as robotic wingmen under its "Skyborg" program.
IBM’s autonomous Mayflower ship lifted into the water ahead of launch
After two years of work on design, construction, and A.I. training, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship will officially take to the water Wednesday.
Dreamcatcher is an A.I. that could help analyze the world’s dreams
Researchers from Nokia Bell Labs in the U.K. have built Dreamcatcher, an A.I. tool that can help analyze written reports of dreams and extract meaning.
Two-click photo editing? Skylum Luminar teases A.I. photo app
Don't have the time or ability to pull off complex photo edits? Luminar AI will do it for you.
An exclusive look at Honor’s outdoor smartwatch launching in September
Honor will launch a new smartwatch at IFA 2020, and it's going to have a sporty outdoor design. The company has shown Digital Trends some of the concept art.
Self-driving forklifts are here to revolutionize warehouses, for better or worse
Third Wave Automation raised $15 million to make self-driving forklifts a reality. Here's how it's going to change warehouses as we know it.
Google execs say we need a plan to stop A.I. algorithms from amplifying racism
Two Google executives said Friday that bias in A.I. is hurting marginalized communities, and that more needs to be done to ensure that this does not happen.
Wild new ‘brainsourcing’ technique trains A.I. directly with human brainwaves
Researchers wired up 30 participants to brain-reading tech to see if they could collectively teach a computer to learn. Welcome to the world of brainsourcing.
A literal minority report: Examining the algorithmic bias of predictive policing
Predictive policing tech boomed in recent years, but the algorithmic bias built into these systems is causing many to reconsider their effectiveness.
Amazon’s machine-learning device keeps an eye on social distancing
Amazon's Distance Assistant uses a monitor and a camera to show employees in high traffic areas of warehouses how well they are doing at social distancing.
OpenAI’s GPT-3 algorithm is here, and it’s freakishly good at sounding human
Remember the text-generating artificial intelligence GPT-2? Its creators at OpenAI have built a successor -- and it's a whole lot bigger and more impressive.
IBM will no longer develop or research facial recognition tech
In a letter to Congress, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said IBM is exiting the facial recognition business and called for new reforms to combat racial injustice.