Deceitful tactics by artificial intelligence exposed: ‘Meta’s AI a master of deception’ in strategy game

Paper: ‘AI’s increasing capabilities at deception pose serious risks, ranging from short-term, such as fraud and election tampering, to long-term, such as losing control of AI systems’ CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Artificial intelligence systems are fast becoming increasingly sophisticated, with engineers and developers working to make them as “human” as possible. Unfortunately, that can also mean […]

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New ‘twist’ on ultrafast wireless communication sets stage for 6G signals

‘Dead zones’ and glitchy WiFi connections could be a thing of the past thanks to terahertz waves, scientists say PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Few things are more frustrating for remote workers than the moment a wireless signal suddenly drops from their laptops. In an instant, their video call freezes, emails won’t send, and they’re left frustrated […]

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Your Smartphone Isn’t Draining Your Brain After All

SINGAPORE — That shiny new smartphone in your pocket has become an integral part of modern life. We use our phones for everything from navigation to finance to entertainment. With the COVID-19 pandemic, they even became important contact tracing tools. However, some studies have suggested that the constant presence of smartphones in daily activities could […]

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