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Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI

In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language models may be their ability to emotionally manipulate humans if not carefully conditioned. The world saw its first taste of that danger in February 2023 with the launch of Bing…

Amazon ready to use its own AI chips, reduce its dependence on Nvidia

Amazon is poised to roll out its newest artificial intelligence chips as the Big Tech group seeks returns on its multibillion-dollar semiconductor investments and reduce its reliance on market leader Nvidia. Executives at Amazon’s cloud computing division are spending big…

Narcissism test: Take the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-13)

Narcissism, often seen as a hallmark of modern-day culture, is a personality trait associated with high self-focus, a sense of entitlement, and a drive for admiration. In psychological research, measuring narcissistic traits is essential to understanding their role in various…

Insect-eating plants digest faster with a fungal friend

Insects already have plenty to beware when it comes to carnivorous plants. But now, they can add an acid-loving fungus to the list. The fungus works with a type of meat-eating plant called a sundew. The plants’ tentacle-like leaves trap insects…