AI's Forbidden Questions: What You Should Never Feed It

But to protect yourself and others, you should also be aware of questions not to ask AI. Like every system connected to the internet, AI tools are not immune to security breaches. You should also never provide this information about yourself, either. portishead1 / Getty Images It can never replace the expertise of a medical professional. To get the most accurate and relevant information for your situation, consult your healthcare provider....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Amber Walker

AI's Improving TV Image Quality, But It's Not Perfect

Televisions have used image processing to improve quality for decades. “That has definitely changed.” Enhance, Add Sharpness TV brands embraced AI image upscaling to solve their own ambitions. Sony 4K packs four times the pixel count of 1080p. 8K crams in an incredible sixteen times more pixels than 1080p. Its not just the pixel count thats enhanced. Samsung Some televisions can improve old content by injecting new image data to compensate for whats missing....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Jenna Donovan

AI's Learning Writing Skills, But That Might Not Be a Good Thing

Now, AI is coming for writers. You just key in in a short prompt, and the AI bot does the rest. But are these tools up to the standard? Cytonn Photography / Unsplash Can they really replace human writers? You’re already writing with the machine as your customer. Now the machine is going in-house," professional journalistJohn Brownleetold Lifewirevia Mastodon. iLexx / Getty Images Fancy Notion 2022 is definitely the year of AI tools....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Sarah Faulkner

AI's Next Trick: Unlimited Fusion Power

MIT scientists have completed one of the most demanding calculations in fusion science using a machine learning technique. One of the most challenging problems for fusion researchers is predicting plasma temperature and density. However, MIT researchers used techniques from machine learning to optimize such a calculation. Monty Rakusen / Getty Images They estimate that the method reduced the number of runs of the code by a factor of four. Researchers use strong magnetic fields to isolate and insulate the hot plasma from ordinary matter on Earth....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Amanda Anderson

AI, Not Humans, Could Be Considered Inventors

Now, a court is set to decide whether the computer can be considered an inventor. A computer scientistrecently arguedthat his AI system should be credited for two inventions it generated. The case could have wide-ranging implications for patent law, but experts are skeptical of the claim. Yuichiro Chino / Getty Images Get Smart? The DABUS system stands for “unit for the Autonomous Bootstrapping of Unified Science.” Intellectual property law professorAlexandra Georgerecently wrote in the journalNaturethata ruling in the case could challenge legal precedents....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Jessica White

AI-Enabled Traffic Lights May Make Traffic Jams a Thing of the Past

Anew studyout of Germany says having traffic lights that use AI technology may keep traffic flowing more smoothly. It’s part of a growing number of advances in AI-powered transportation solutions. Conventional traffic lights use rule-based controls, but this rigid approach does not work for all traffic situations. Fraunhofer IOSB-INA The researchers claim this allows the number of vehicles waiting at a junction to be determined accurately in real-time. The technology also detects the average speed of the cars and the waiting times....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Daniel Haley

AI-Powered Fitting Rooms Could Make Clothes Shopping Easier

Walmart isreleasing an appthat uses AI to let you try on clothes at home. It’s part of a growing effort to use computers to take the guesswork out of online apparel shopping. But Walmart says it has the answer to this problem with its virtual fitting room. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images The technology,called Zeekit, is available on the Walmart app and Walmart.com. AI solutions could also help reduce waste....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Eduardo Howard

AI-Powered Gun Scanners Could Help Fight Crime

“With AI, we are able to detect many different objects of all sizes and types. “This would give authorities more time to take action before the situation escalates further.” CNN’s are designed to identify images by processing pixel data. Alengo / Getty Images “More specific models might be used like object segmentation. to identify in which part of the image the gun is located.” Evolv doesn’t provide much public information about exactly how its system works....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Matthew Hudson

Airglass Software Is a Step Toward Making VR Without Headsets a Reality

Airglassis a new throw in of software that could replace VR for meetings. It’s part of a growing number of solutions meant to give you a VR experience without buying hardware. Airglass offers a few neat tricks similar to what you get with some VR software packages. metamorworks / Getty Images For example, the Illustration Tool lets you use your mouse cursor as a collaborative pen in meetings. Another option to access virtual reality without a headset is through a monitor....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Elizabeth Brooks

Airline Pilots Could Fill in as Drone Operators

Prime Time for Drones? The drone delivery business is expected togrow rapidlyas companies from Amazon to UPS enter into the field. They bring a background in safety and performance that will be absolutely necessary as we expand. Amazon Meanwhile, airlines are facing asteep drop in revenueas passengers stay at home due to the pandemic. Pilot Skills Translate to Drones Manned aviation losses could be drone companies gains. The way they operate and maintain the fleet, its going to look the way a traditional airline operates....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Laura Gibson

AirPod LED Colors: What White, Green, Orange and Other Colors Mean

What Do The Different Light Colors Mean On AirPods? Heres what the colors on your AirPods mean: Why Are My AirPods Flashing Orange? During normal circumstances, the orange or amber light on your AirPods case means charging is underway. The light will remain steady, and it will switch to green when charging is complete. If your AirPods LED indicator is flashing orange, it means the AirPods have encountered an unrecoverable error....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Debra Johnson

AirPods 5: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors

When Will AirPods 5 Be Released? That said, our bet is on a $129 entry price. For example, the company announced theAirPods 4on Sept. 9, 2024, and pre-orders began that day. These AirPods came out on Sept. 20, 2024, so the pre-order window was 11 days. That’s likely to be the case with the AirPods 5, too. Apple regularly adds these features to its wearable devices like Apple Watch and AirPods....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Susan Grant

AirPods on Android: Discover How to Monitor Battery Life

Pair your AirPods to your Android phone. Install AirBatteryon your phone. TapGrant Permission>While using the app. TapGrant Permissionagain, then chooseAirBatteryfrom the list. Tap the toggle next toAllow display over other apps. TapBack(<) twice, then tapIgnoreif you see the power savers prompt. Choose yourAirPodsmodel, then tapOK. Open your AirPods case with your AirPods inserted. The battery status of your AirPods and AirPods case will appear in the pop-up card. Do Other AirPods Features Work on Android Phones?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Maria Wilson