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'It's similar to how Google can map your home without your consent': Why using aerial lasers to map an archaeology site should have Indigenous partnership
Aerial lidar is transforming how archaeologists map sites, but they should do it in tandem with Indigenous people.
'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypes
Virtual assistants mostly adopt 'female' personas, but all that does is exacerbate the notion that women are subservient.
Giving AI the ability to monitor its own thought process could help it think like humans
Today's best AI systems don't have a good grasp on their own thought process, but a new model might allow them to tap into metacognition
AI may accelerate scientific progress — but here's why it can't replace human scientists
The achievements of AI-augmented science are mixed, but that doesn't mean the technology can't play a role in future endeavors.
Antibiotic resistance is the 'silent pandemic' — here are four steps to stop it
Four major trends that will shape how we as a society will confront antibiotic resistance in the coming decade.
Google Glass has found yet another lease of life — but is it too little too late for smart glasses?
Augmented reality-powered smart glasses have seen a muted resurgence lately. Will Google's intervention reinvigorate what feels like a tired concept?
Why the rise of humanoid robots could make us less comfortable with each other
Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.
Indigenous TikTok star 'Bush Legend' is actually AI-generated, leading to accusations of 'digital blackface'
As AI-generated images and videos become more common, Indigenous people are increasingly concerned about digital forms of cultural appropriation and blackface.
