Researchers uncover hidden ingredients behind AI creativity
Image generators are designed to mimic their training data, so where does their apparent creativity come from? A recent study suggests that it’s an inevitable
Why OpenAI’s solution to AI hallucinations would kill ChatGPT tomorrow
OpenAI has published a new paper identifying why ChatGPT is prone to making things up. Unfortunately, the problem may be unfixable.
Science history: Rosetta stone is deciphered, opening a window into ancient Egyptian civilization — Sept. 27, 1822
On Sept. 27, 1822, French philologist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had deciphered ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, using the Rosetta stone. This ushered in a new
12 rumors about autism that Snopes has investigated
Here’s a look into our efforts to dispel misinformation about the widely misunderstood condition.
Melania Trump didn’t plagiarize UN speech from author C.J. Cherryh
The author could not recall writing these words in her book “Downbelow Station.”
Dozens dead in crush at political rally in India
Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu.
FBI fires agents pictured kneeling at George Floyd protest, US media report
The FBI Agents Association says the terminations – not yet confirmed by the bureau – violate the agents’ rights.
Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato states, foreign minister says
Sergei Lavrov has been highly critical of Western countries and Israel in his speech at the UN General Assembly.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza including civilians seeking aid, health workers say
Israel is continuing its offensive against Hamas, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN Israel “must finish the job” in Gaza.
The current war on science, and who’s behind it
We’re about a quarter of the way through the 21st century. Summers across the global north are now defined by flash floods, droughts, heat waves
Why LA Comic Con thought making an AI-powered Stan Lee hologram was a good idea
Late last week, The Hollywood Reporter ran a story about an “AI Stan Lee hologram” that would be appearing at the LA Comic Con this
Pilot’s desperate final words before tragically slamming into the Atlantic Ocean
Air France Flight 447 from Rio De Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on June 1
North Carolina businesses continue Helene recovery
North Carolina businesses continue Helene recovery
Trump directs defense secretary to deploy troops to Portland
President Tweety McTreason said Saturday that he was directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “provide all necessary Troops” to Portland, Oregon