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A hand holding a black pen and filling in the 1040 Individual Income Tax Return Form

The IRS’ free online tax filing program will be super exclusive in 2024 The IRS’ free online tax filing program will be super exclusive in 2024

Charred scroll from Herculaneum undergoing laser scan

AI revealed the colorful first word of an ancient scroll torched by Mount Vesuvius AI revealed the colorful first word of an ancient scroll torched by Mount Vesuvius

Two US Coast Guard officials handling remains of OceanGate Titan submersible

What the US Coast Guard found on their last OceanGate Titan salvage mission What the US Coast Guard found on their last OceanGate Titan salvage mission

A movie still from 'Psycho,' showing the silhouette of a man holding a knife.

How horror movie soundtracks prey on our fears How horror movie soundtracks prey on our fears

Animal deterring robotic wolf sentry

Robotic ‘Super Monster Wolves’ are guarding Japanese towns against bears Robotic ‘Super Monster Wolves’ are guarding Japanese towns against bears

Chipotle automated makeline station

Watch Chipotle’s latest robot prototype plunk ingredients into a burrito bowl Watch Chipotle’s latest robot prototype plunk ingredients into a burrito bowl

Tom Hanks smiling

Tom Hanks says his deepfake is hawking dental insurance Tom Hanks says his deepfake is hawking dental insurance

Archax robotic mech suit in warehouse

This gigantic mech suit can be yours for $3 million This gigantic mech suit can be yours for $3 million

old books in a pile

AI narrators will read classic literature to you for free AI narrators will read classic literature to you for free

By Charlotte Hu

chatgpt shown on a mobile phone

ChatGPT can now see, hear, and talk to some users ChatGPT can now see, hear, and talk to some users

Tesla Oracle Cybertruck cop car concept art

Here is what a Tesla Cybertruck cop car could look like Here is what a Tesla Cybertruck cop car could look like

a man in a ship

How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows How to watch Star Wars in order—even the shows

By Debbie Wolfe

Revo Foods 3D-printed salmon

The world’s first 3D-printed salmon is hitting store shelves, and it looks kind of good The world’s first 3D-printed salmon is hitting store shelves, and it looks kind of good

A weather balloon against blue sky

NASA wants to use AI to study unidentified aerial phenomenon NASA wants to use AI to study unidentified aerial phenomenon

Pants on hangers

The US wants to dress military in smart surveillance apparel The US wants to dress military in smart surveillance apparel

Self-driving taxis blocked an ambulance and the patient died, San Francisco fire department says

Self-driving taxis blocked an ambulance and the patient died, San Francisco fire department says Self-driving taxis blocked an ambulance and the patient died, San Francisco fire department says

YouTube home screen on smartphone

YouTube’s extremist rabbit holes are deep but narrow YouTube’s extremist rabbit holes are deep but narrow

Hands giving CPR to mannequin

Don’t ask Siri and Alexa for CPR instructions Don’t ask Siri and Alexa for CPR instructions

Spotify considered axing white noise podcasts to save $38 million Spotify considered axing white noise podcasts to save $38 million

Stack of international newspapers.

Associated Press sets its first AI rules for journalists Associated Press sets its first AI rules for journalists

Blurry photo of Pink Floyd playing a concert

Scientists made a Pink Floyd cover from brain scans Scientists made a Pink Floyd cover from brain scans

Copy of Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' behind glass case

School district uses ChatGPT to help remove library books School district uses ChatGPT to help remove library books

Close-up of hand typing computer coding on laptop screen

AI programs often exclude African languages. These researchers have a plan to fix that. AI programs often exclude African languages. These researchers have a plan to fix that.

Police car on the street at night

Pregnant woman arrested after facial recognition tech error Pregnant woman arrested after facial recognition tech error

Lit incandescent light bulb laying on its side

The US ends incandescent lightbulb sales—with brighter days ahead The US ends incandescent lightbulb sales—with brighter days ahead

NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin walking across Tranquility Base with equipment after the Apollo 11 moon landing. Black and white photo.

Space junk is a precious treasure trove to some archaeologists Space junk is a precious treasure trove to some archaeologists

Giganotosaurus vs. T. rex in a screenshot from Jurassic World Dominion

Giganotosaurus vs. T. rex: Who would win in a battle of the big dinosaurs? Giganotosaurus vs. T. rex: Who would win in a battle of the big dinosaurs?

By Eva Botkin-Kowacki

College of television screen images

Deepfake videos may be convincing enough to create false memories Deepfake videos may be convincing enough to create false memories

A still from the movie Oppenheimer showing the atomic bomb and Robert Oppenheimer next to one another

What ‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t tell you about atomic bombs What ‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t tell you about atomic bombs

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Barbie and Ken in all-pink outfits driving in a pink convertible in the new movie "Barbie"

‘Barbie’ reminds us that pink is a power color for everyone ‘Barbie’ reminds us that pink is a power color for everyone

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Laptop screen showing ChatGPT homepage

ChatGPT’s accuracy has gotten worse, study shows ChatGPT’s accuracy has gotten worse, study shows

Limousine and private jet on landing strip.

A cap on ‘luxury’ emissions could make a clean energy transition fairer A cap on ‘luxury’ emissions could make a clean energy transition fairer

Why the DeLorean DMC-12 was a star on the screen but not the road

Why the DeLorean DMC-12 was a star on the screen but not the road Why the DeLorean DMC-12 was a star on the screen but not the road

By Kristin Shaw

Chipotle worker removing peeled and sliced avocados from Autocado robot

Chipotle is testing an avocado-pitting, -cutting, and -scooping robot Chipotle is testing an avocado-pitting, -cutting, and -scooping robot

Pile of retro video game controllers

Only 1 in 10 classic video games are publicly accessible today Only 1 in 10 classic video games are publicly accessible today

A hand wearing a smart glove playing keyboard next to computer readings of movements

This AI-powered glove could help stroke patients play the piano again This AI-powered glove could help stroke patients play the piano again

Europa Clipper Propulsion Module

How to get your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft bound for Europa How to get your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft bound for Europa

Two dancers wearing Jizai Arms wearable robotic appendagees

These wearable cyborg arms were modeled after Japanese horror fiction and puppets These wearable cyborg arms were modeled after Japanese horror fiction and puppets

OceanGate Titan submersible side view in water

OceanGate confirms missing Titan submersible passengers ‘have sadly been lost’ OceanGate confirms missing Titan submersible passengers ‘have sadly been lost’

Close up of GOOD Meat lab-grown chicken on table

Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it

Front view Amazon Prime cardboard box delivery yellow background

Amazon tricked millions into renewing Prime subscriptions, FTC lawsuit claims Amazon tricked millions into renewing Prime subscriptions, FTC lawsuit claims

Wicker basket with apples spilled on grass

Apple is trying to trademark a very simple image of an apple Apple is trying to trademark a very simple image of an apple

Livestream screenshot of repairs to I-95 collapse.

Join thousands of people watching I-95 repairs in 24/7 livestream Join thousands of people watching I-95 repairs in 24/7 livestream

Woman using laptop with pride flag behind her

Twitter is the least safe social media site for LGBTQ people, GLAAD says Twitter is the least safe social media site for LGBTQ people, GLAAD says

Reddit app icon on smartphone home screen

Reddit protesters plan to ‘blackout’ indefinitely Reddit protesters plan to ‘blackout’ indefinitely

Laptop screen showing ChatGPT homepage

ChatGPT is, scientifically speaking, not funny ChatGPT is, scientifically speaking, not funny

New Beatles song to bring John Lennon’s voice back, with a little help from AI New Beatles song to bring John Lennon’s voice back, with a little help from AI

By Harry Guinness

Wooden church pews with prayer books on them

AI ‘pastor’ leaves churchgoers surprised but uninspired AI ‘pastor’ leaves churchgoers surprised but uninspired

Hand holding smartphone displaying Reddit app download page

Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark—here’s why Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark—here’s why

Close up of woman's hands with smartphone and unknown incoming phone call on it

FCC slaps voter suppression robocall scammers with a record-breaking fine FCC slaps voter suppression robocall scammers with a record-breaking fine

Radio host sues ChatGPT developer over allegedly libelous claims Radio host sues ChatGPT developer over allegedly libelous claims

Apple iPhone icons showing one text message alert

Duck yeah, Apple’s next autocorrect update makes it easier to swear Duck yeah, Apple’s next autocorrect update makes it easier to swear

Factory emitting pollution at sunset

675 million people still didn’t have access to electricity in 2021 675 million people still didn’t have access to electricity in 2021

Woman wearing Apple Vision Pro AR headset

Here’s a look at Apple’s first augmented reality headset Here’s a look at Apple’s first augmented reality headset

Feeling sad when your favorite show ends? It might be post-series depression.

Feeling sad when your favorite show ends? It might be post-series depression. Feeling sad when your favorite show ends? It might be post-series depression.

Twitter Community Notes flagging screenshots

Twitter turns to Community Notes to factcheck images Twitter turns to Community Notes to factcheck images

Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype

Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype

Close Up Of Teenage Girl Wearing Wristbands Using Mobile Phone At Home

US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media

A Minecraft world with multiple mods installed, and a tiger in the foreground.

Customize your Minecraft experience by installing a creeper-load of mods Customize your Minecraft experience by installing a creeper-load of mods

By Jamie Dickman

A digital rendering of the Green Mosque in Balkh, Afghanistan

‘Extended reality’ will help preserve some of Afghanistan’s most endangered historical sites ‘Extended reality’ will help preserve some of Afghanistan’s most endangered historical sites

Close-up of children's diapers stacked in a piles

Dirty diapers could be recycled into cheap, sturdy concrete Dirty diapers could be recycled into cheap, sturdy concrete

Montana is the first state to ‘ban’ TikTok, but it’s complicated Montana is the first state to ‘ban’ TikTok, but it’s complicated

Anderson Cooper wearing suit and glasses

Trump shares AI-altered fake clip of Anderson Cooper Trump shares AI-altered fake clip of Anderson Cooper

Magellan Ltd 3D scan of Titanic wreckage

Staggering 3D scan of the Titanic shows the wreck down to the millimeter Staggering 3D scan of the Titanic shows the wreck down to the millimeter