ChatGPT isn’t ‘hallucinating’ — it’s just churning out BS
It’s important that we use accurate terminology when discussing how AI chatbots make up information
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“Not a bluff”—NASA’s budget would shut down long-lived Chandra telescope
Enlarge / Artist’s illustration of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. (credit: NASA/MSFC) NASA launched the Chandra X-ray Observatory 25 years ago this week, opening a new eye on the Universe and giving astronomers vision into unimaginably violent cosmic environments like exploding…
We made a cat drink a beer with Runway’s AI video generator, and it sprouted hands
Enlarge In June, Runway debuted a new text-to-video synthesis model called Gen-3 Alpha. It converts written descriptions called “prompts” into HD video clips without sound. We’ve since had a chance to use it and wanted to share our results. Our…
Moat that protected ancient Jerusalem’s royalty discovered near parking lot
After a 150-year search, archaeologists found the moat near a parking lot in Jerusalem.
The power of humble leadership: Elevating employee status and driving initiative
A new study in the Journal of Organizational Behavior reveals that humble leadership in the workplace boosts employees’ sense of respect and prominence, leading to increased leadership potential. Humble leadership behaviors, such as acknowledging personal limitations, appreciating employees’ strengths, and…
Webb directly images giant exoplanet that isn’t where it should be
Enlarge / Image of Epsilon Indi A at two wavelengths, with the position of its host star indicated by an asterisk. (credit: T. Müller (MPIA/HdA), E. Matthews (MPIA)) We have a couple of techniques that allow us to infer the…
New Zealand “deeply shocked” after Canada drone-spied on its Olympic practices—twice
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) On July 22, the New Zealand women’s football (soccer) team was training in Saint-Étienne, France, for its upcoming Olympics matchup against Canada when team officials noticed a drone hovering near the practice pitch.…
North Korean hacker got hired by US security vendor, immediately loaded malware
Enlarge / On the left, a stock photo. On the right, an AI-enhanced image based on the stock photo. The AI-enhanced image was submitted to KnowBe4 by a job applicant. (credit: KnowBe4) KnowBe4, a US-based security vendor, revealed that it…
Diamond Shruumz candies suspected of causing second death, FDA reports
Enlarge (credit: Diamond Shruumz) Authorities have identified a second death that may have been caused by Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies, which are under investigation for causing a nationwide rash of severe illnesses involving seizures, and the need for intubation and…
Scientists find secret ‘back door’ flu viruses use to enter cells
Flu viruses that can use a second cellular entry point may move more effectively between animals and humans, scientists say.
