Forget Hollywood depictions of gun-toting robots running wild in the streets – the reality of artificial intelligence is far more dangerous, warns the historian and author in an exclusive extract from his new book Throughout history many traditions have believed that some fatal flaw in human nature tempts us to pursue powers we don’t know …
A secondhand EV is a possibility for many families as the cost of desirable models, including Kias and Teslas, falls to £15,000 If your current car is on the way out and you think an electric replacement is too expensive, think again. Three-year-old Tesla Model 3s and Kia e-Niros that will do 250-300 miles on …
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The Brazilian photographer wanders the beaches of Rio in the late afternoon, aiming to capture the perfect shadow on his ageing iPhone Zal Riani calls himself a shadow hunter. The Brazilian photographer lives in Rio de Janeiro, and likes to take a walk along Ipanema beach to relax after work. He says: “I love the light …
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Exclusive: Some fellows fear tech billionaire could bring institution into disrepute with incendiary comments The Royal Society is facing calls to expel Elon Musk from its fellowship over concerns about the tech billionaire’s conduct. The Guardian understands Musk, who owns the social media site X, was elected as a fellow of the UK’s national academy …
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It is beautifully made but achingly familiar so could struggle to lure players away from what is already out there It is fair to say that the video game industry is undergoing a period of alarming disarray. Studios are closing, development budgets are exploding and profitable genres are becoming saturated by mega-budget pick-me candidates that …
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Researchers say their creation has memory, which it can use to perform better by gaining experience Researchers have found a soft and squidgy water-rich gel is not only able to play the video game Pong, but gets better at it over time. The findings come almost two years after brain cells in a dish were …
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Non-traditional pets get millions of online views. But the rising trend poses questions about animal welfare In a quiet neighborhood in California’s capital, residents have gotten used to the screaming temper tantrums of a two-year-old. “No, Merlin!” they’ll hear his mother shout whenever he’s had enough of his favorite snack. “No more ice cubes!” “We …
Case is seen by many as unsettling example of how AI might be used to influence groups of voters and democracy A company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic Joe Biden’s voice agreed on Wednesday to pay a $1m fine and bolster its caller identification and authentication features, …
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The minds behind the forthcoming Monster Hunter Wilds talk about creating a world of extremes for players to explore Out in the desert, the skies begin to darken. You’re here to hunt the Doshagama, a kind of scaly lion with a squashed face that roams the dunes in small packs, an intimidating beast. But the …
Olympic hero Michael Johnson and archer Matt Stutzman interview stars including Kadeena Cox in Rising Phoenix. Plus: five of the best podcasts about classic movies • Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I am really, really interested in drugs. …
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