Computer Science

Columbia engineers create new tool to identify AI-generated text

In the digital world we live in, it's getting harder to tell if the information we read online is created by humans or by...

Caltech method uses classical computers to check accuracy of complex quantum systems

Quantum computers of the future may ultimately outperform their classical counterparts to solve intractable problems in computer science, medicine, business, chemistry, physics, and other...

Water can unlock the future of energy-efficient brain-like computing

In a groundbreaking development at the EPFL's School of Engineering, researchers have taken a big step towards creating computer chips that work more like...

What you need to know about the bright side of audio deepfakes

In recent times, audio deepfakes - synthetic voices created by artificial intelligence (AI) that mimic real people's voices - have caused quite a stir. Notably,...

MIT’s new trick lets computers see like never before

Ever tried remembering every tiny detail of a busy street scene? That's tough, right? Computers have a similar problem when they try to "see" and understand...

New technique helps AI tell when humans are lying

Researchers have developed a new training tool to help artificial intelligence (AI) programs better account for the fact that humans don't always tell the...

Meet the three-legged robot inspired by nature: SKOOTR

Researchers at the University of Michigan have created an innovative robot named SKOOTR that's changing the game in robotics. Unlike the traditional robots we're used...

New diamond chip could power electronics in extreme conditions

Scientists have made a groundbreaking leap in electronics by creating a diamond-based transistor, a tiny switch that controls the flow of electricity in devices. This...

A step forward in cybersecurity: the quantum leap

In the world of technology and cybersecurity, scientists are always on the hunt for new ways to keep our digital information safe from hackers. At...

New biodegradable papertronics could make traditional circuits greener

In a world buzzing with gadgets and gizmos, from smart food packaging to health-monitoring bandages, the need for environment-friendly electronics is more pressing than...