A new report from Stanford University highlights a widening disconnect between how AI is perceived by industry experts and how it is experienced by the general public. While insiders remain largely optimistic about the long-term impact of artificial intelligence, public sentiment is becoming more cautious, even anxious — especially around its real-world consequences. A Shift […]
Japan is accelerating its push into automation, targeting one of its most pressing structural challenges: labor shortages. Backed by government funding and strong industrial know-how, the country is now shifting from robotics hardware leadership to a broader ambition — becoming a key player in the emerging physical AI ecosystem. At the center of this shift […]
A new study from Stanford University researchers raises concerns about a growing use case for AI: personal advice. While much of the public debate has focused on bias or hallucinations, this research zeroes in on a subtler issue, AI sycophancy, and its real-world impact on user behavior. Published in Science under the title “Sycophantic AI […]
Artificial intelligence is already shaping how people work, think, and cope with everyday life. But according to a large-scale study by Anthropic, public sentiment toward AI is far from simple. The company analyzed feedback from more than 80,000 users across 159 countries in what it describes as the largest qualitative research project of its kind. […]
A growing body of research highlights a significant issue across major social platforms: misleading and inaccurate mental health content. According to a recent study, more than half of social media posts related to mental health and neurodivergence contain unverified or incorrect information, raising concerns about how users, especially younger audiences, interpret and act on what […]
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday workflows, a new challenge is emerging inside modern organizations: cognitive overload. A recent study from Harvard University introduces a new term for it, “AI brain fry”, describing the mental fatigue employees experience after prolonged interaction with AI tools. The research, based on a survey of over 1,400 full-time […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding its role in healthcare, but one of its most promising applications is emerging in a deeply sensitive area: the early detection of intimate partner violence (IPV). A new study published in Nature introduces an AI-driven system capable of identifying patients at risk of domestic abuse years before they seek help, […]
Artificial intelligence is opening new possibilities for businesses and productivity. But it is also creating new risks for privacy. A recent study suggests that large language models, the technology behind tools like ChatGPT, can make it significantly easier for hackers to identify anonymous users on social media. Researchers Simon Lermen and Daniel Paleka tested how […]
Google is preparing to test significant changes to its search results across Europe, as it seeks to avoid potential fines under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. According to a source familiar with the matter, the company aims to give more visibility to rival services in areas such as hotels, flights and restaurants, where regulators allege […]
A new thought experiment imagines a near future where artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy faster than institutions, businesses, and governments can adapt. Framed as a fictional memo written in June 2028, the scenario outlines what its authors call a potential “global intelligence crisis” triggered by large-scale replacement of human labor with AI systems. The […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a productivity tool for American teenagers. According to a recent report by the Pew Research Center, AI chatbots are increasingly becoming part of teens’ everyday emotional and social lives. While the most common uses remain practical, 57% of U.S. teens say they use AI to search for information and […]
One of the most persistent challenges in robotics is what engineers call the “kidnapped robot” problem. It happens when an autonomous robot suddenly loses track of its position, for example after being physically moved, powered off, or displaced. In dynamic, real-world environments, this loss of localization can bring operations to a halt. Now, researchers at […]