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Farmers use AI and satellites to monitor the health of their crops from space. On this episode of In Machines We Trust, learn how these satellites are built and tested.
Last month, MIT Technology Review broke the news that a US startup claimed it had conducted a solar geoengineering experiment in Baja California, Mexico. Then the Mexican government announced plans to ban related experiments.
A balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction can help prevent heart disease—the world’s biggest killer. But what if people could take a vaccine to prevent it, too?
Advances in gene editing may soon make that vision possible.
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Addressing concerns around data protection, privacy, inclusivity and biases in everyday technology platforms is an increasingly concrete consideration. However, many enterprises understand that responsibility differently.
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The tool could let teachers spot plagiarism or help social media platforms fight disinformation bots.
An online tool could help people navigate what can be a very difficult, expensive, and personal decision.
Today in The Download, our daily newsletter: watermarking AI text, and freezing eggs.
In the world of cybersecurity, there is always one certainty: more hacks. Here are the types of attacks that experts predict will occur this year.
Social media algorithms seemingly change at whim, forcing creators—especially those from marginalized groups—to constantly reevaluate the moderation practices of the platforms they use.
Biological clocks hint at how many years of healthy life you have left. Our reporter tried one of these tools... and she wasn't too pleased with her result.
“It almost feels like you can't take a break."
"I started having regular breakdowns."
"I burned out really hard at one point. And [the situation] just kind of felt hopeless."
Companies say they want ethical AI. But those working in the field say that ambition comes at their expense.
Three books lay bare the weirdness of how our brains process the world around us.
Open-source code runs on every computer on the planet—and keeps America’s critical infrastructure going. DARPA is worried about how well it can be trusted.
ChatGPT came up with some boring (and potentially risky) training plans, so don't take its fitness advice too seriously.
How will generative AI shape the future of industrial design? Stay ahead of the curve with this business report.
Today in The Download, our daily newsletter: ChatGPT workout plans, and cleaning up aviation.