Articles about AI & Misinformation in Technology & AI
Some AI chatbots are great with breaking news, but others are living in the past. We fed a major AI a completely fake news story to see what would happen, and the results reveal a lot about the tools we use every day.
When news of Nicolás Maduro’s capture broke, social media exploded. But a closer look revealed a terrifying mix of AI-generated fakes and old footage, and the platforms did almost nothing to stop it.
Ever had a package arrive damaged? Scammers are now using shockingly realistic AI-generated photos and videos of broken goods to get fake refunds, and it's a bigger problem than you think.
Let's talk about what's really happening in tech this week. We're digging into some surprising news about our electricity grid, the debate over a federal AI power grab, and whether the AI bubble is about to burst.
From autonomous drones to AI-powered targeting systems, the military's use of artificial intelligence is exploding. But are we heading toward a smarter, more precise future of war, or an uncontrollable catastrophe?
Let's talk about the real (and growing) risk of getting hit by space junk. Plus, a surprising new study shows AI chatbots might be our best weapon against conspiracy theories.
Dive into the week's biggest tech stories. We're busting weather control myths, exploring how AI could predict heart attacks, and uncovering the surprising reason behind all those tech layoffs.
For decades, CPUs have relied on "speculative execution"—basically, guessing—to boost performance. But in the AI era, that guesswork is failing us. A new deterministic approach might be the answer.
Everyone's talking about AI agents, but which type is right for your business tasks? We built a simple Python framework to test Rule-Based, LLM, and Hybrid agents head-to-head.
Ever feel like you're drowning in conspiracy theories? You're not alone. Let's break down the surprisingly old playbook these theories follow and how modern tech, from social media to AI, has become the ultimate super-spreader.
You've seen the memes claiming The Simpsons predicted everything from President Trump to major world events. We talked to a showrunner to find out if they're really psychic, or if there's a simpler explanation.
A recent Apple paper claimed AI can't think, only match patterns. But what if that's a flawed argument? Let's break down how AI "thinking" mirrors our own and why the answer to this question is a lot more interesting than a simple yes or no.