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A new AI-based app called Flok Health is being used in the UK to assist patients suffering from lower back pain. Instead of waiting for in-person physiotherapy, patients interact with a virtual AI physiotherapist that provides tailored treatment plans and exercise videos. Flok was developed by former Olympic rower Finn Stevenson and tech specialist Ric…
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Hollywood legend Robin Williams, has publicly urged people to stop sending her AI-generated videos that recreate her father’s likeness and voice. In a heartfelt message on Instagram, the filmmaker wrote, “Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad… It’s dumb, it’s a waste of time and energy, and…
In a recent experiment, researchers gave an AI model a Rorschach inkblot test—the classic psychological tool in which people interpret ambiguous inkblots—and examined how the machine responds. Unlike humans, who project their own emotions, experiences, and subconscious onto inkblots, the AI’s answers reflect pattern recognition and training data rather than inner states. When shown a…
New York City has unveiled its first AI Action Plan, a pioneering roadmap for how the municipal government will responsibly adopt artificial intelligence tools. The plan, crafted by the city’s Office of Technology & Innovation and endorsed by Mayor Eric Adams, spells out seven initiatives designed to balance innovation with accountability. The strategy covers everything…
Artificial intelligence has achieved a remarkable milestone by deciphering words from a 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scroll, sealed and charred during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Using 3D X-ray scans and advanced AI imaging, researchers digitally “unrolled” the delicate scroll, revealing the Greek word “disgust.” The breakthrough is part of the Vesuvius Challenge, a…
Agility Robotics has unveiled its humanoid robot “Digit”, a bipedal machine designed to revolutionize how humans and robots work together. The company, based in Silicon Valley, says the world is nearing an “inflection point” where human-like robots will become as common as cars or smartphones. Co-founder Jonathan Hurst described Digit as an early step toward…
Ben Crick, a composer from Huddersfield, argues in a new opera that the rise of artificial intelligence marks a modern industrial revolution, reshaping society as fundamentally as the 19th-century mechanization era. The work, commissioned by the Bradford Opera Festival, draws direct parallels between the historical Luddite protests and today’s growing pushback against AI’s impact on…
At OpenAI’s DevDay 2025, Sam Altman revealed that the company is pushing deeper into hardware, unveiling plans to partner with design icon Jony Ive on a new “family of devices.” The duo emphasized that these products could move beyond conventional form factors like phones and laptops, aiming for technology that feels more natural and emotionally…
The world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), has voiced alarm over the rapid evolution of generative AI, warning that it poses a real threat to millions of content creators. His comments come after OpenAI’s latest video-generation model, Sora, sparked debate for its ability to create realistic videos from simple text prompts—including copyrighted characters. On X…
Peloton has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its fitness gear and software, introducing Peloton IQ, an AI-powered coaching assistant built to personalize workouts, correct form, count reps, and suggest weight adjustments. The update spans its entire hardware lineup—including bikes, treadmills, and rowing machines—now under the new Cross Training Series, all designed to support both cardio…
