AI could help hackers plant hidden flaws in computer chips
Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries in positive ways, but new research warns that the same technology could also be used for dangerous purposes.
A...
New tech lets cushions, clothes and backpacks talk back
Imagine squeezing a cushion to turn off your lights, or feeling your backpack gently press your shoulder to guide you on a walk.
Thanks to...
Common test with AI can detect hidden heart disease
An ordinary test found in many doctors’ offices could soon become a powerful way to detect hidden heart problems—thanks to artificial intelligence (AI).
Millions of...
Scientists bring end-to-end encryption to GitHub and git services
For millions of developers around the world, using GitHub, Bitbucket, and other git services is as routine as opening a word document.
These platforms make...
Back to the Future: Light-speed analog computers may be coming soon
A team of scientists has taken a big step toward a new kind of computing that could work at the speed of light.
Instead of...
Human coaches make a big difference in AI-powered weight-loss apps
A new study has found that combining human coaches with artificial intelligence (AI) in weight-loss programs greatly improves success.
The research used data from about...
AI chatbots in health care: helpful or harmful?
If you've been to a medical appointment recently, you may have already interacted with AI.
Some doctors now use "AI scribes" to turn your spoken...
Cambridge scientists unlock quantum secrets to boost solar energy
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered a surprising new way to turn sunlight into electricity, and it could transform the way we...
low-cost AI blood test could revolutionize Alzheimer’s detection
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have created a new low-cost blood test that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
This means patients might...
How safe is your face? The pros and cons of having facial recognition everywhere
Walk into a shop, board a plane, log into your bank, or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you might be...