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World's first light-powered neural processing units (NPUs) could massively reduce energy consumption in AI data centers
By Owen Hughes published
Q.ANT's new chip uses photon power in a bid to solve AI's big energy issue. It's also 50 times faster than silicon-based equivalents, the company says.

Scientists find previously hidden disturbances at hypersonic speeds
By Skyler Ware published
Surprising results from hypersonic air flow simulations could help design stronger, faster and more durable supersonic vehicles.

Watch this humanoid robot perform a side flip for the first time
By Alan Bradley published
Unitree's G1 demonstrates a new level of robotic agility with a complex movement following an AI software update.

The US is squandering the one resource it needs to win the AI race with China — human intelligence
By Akhil Bhardwaj published
Opinion The release of DeepSeek was a reminder that the U.S. is not the assured frontrunner of AI development. As the race between China and the U.S. intensifies, is America inadvertently giving it's biggest rival a huge leg up?

Scientists discover major differences in how humans and AI 'think' — and the implications could be significant
By Drew Turney published
Study finds that AI fundamentally lacks the human capability to make creative mental connections, raising warning signs for how we deploy AI tools.

Best beginner cameras 2025: Quality, cheap mirrorless models
By Kimberley Lane published
The best cameras for aspiring photographers who want to take a step up from their smartphones — whether you want to photograph the night sky, wildlife or the world around you.

AI models will lie to you to achieve their goals — and it doesn't take much
By Alan Bradley published
Researchers discover that the most advanced AI models may lie to their users when under pressure.

Watch eerie video of humanoid robot 'army' marching naturally, thanks to a major AI upgrade
By Ben Turner published
Figure 02's human-like gait is the product of the company's simulated reinforcement learning system, and is just the beginning of its plans to make its robots perform physical tasks more naturally.

Traumatizing AI models by talking about war or violence makes them more anxious
By Drew Turney published
A recent study exposing AI models to carefully designed prompts around trauma revealed they can get anxious, potentially affecting the conversation and having negative impacts on people who use such models to discuss their mental health.
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