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    Autonomous auto racing boosts AI for safer driverless cars

    The excitement of auto racing comes from split-second decisions and daring passes by fearless drivers. Imagine that scene, but without the...

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    Worm-like robots will soon assist future search and rescue teams

    In search-and-rescue scenarios, these limbless robots prove valuable as they navigate collapsed structures to locate and assist survivors.

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    How students are taking advantage of AI to rein in their Python skills

    The course prepares those students to use generative AI to boost their careers through programming.

  • traffic controller tower next to an airplane. traffic controller tower next to an airplane.

    Why air traffic control still needs the human touch in the age of AI

    The demands of the air traffic controller's frontline pose a significant challenge for the capabilities of AI.

  • social media on phone screen social media on phone screen

    Meta’s new safety measures could be a double-edged sword for teens

    In this article we'll explore how AI can help protect teens on social media.

  • A circle of light illuminates a night sky in an artistic screenshot of outer space. A circle of light illuminates a night sky in an artistic screenshot of outer space.

    Data privacy, like parenting, is a collective effort

    This guide is your starting point, helping you embark on a journey towards a safer and healthier online life.

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    ChatGPT’s survival at stake in New York Times lawsuit

    Speculation grows over the possibility of a federal court ordering the destruction of ChatGPT and its legal implications.

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    AI deepfakes make their political debut with Biden robocall

    The fake Biden deepfake robocall in New Hampshire underscores the rising threat of manipulated content in disinformation.

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    The Macintosh is 40, but who’s counting when you’re this iconic

    As the Apple Macintosh turns 40, its emphasis on 'user experience' in 1984 has proven to be a key factor in...

  • child holding the hand of a robot. child holding the hand of a robot.

    What American children can learn from social robots

    While the social robots currently used in schools are finicky and limited in functions, they can still provide useful learning experiences.

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