A few months ago, a friend posted something that caught my eye on social media. She struggled listening to what she termed “(literally) breathless AI voices for audiobooks”. When I asked her what part she found the most off-putting, she said she had to stop listening because there was no natural breathing or variation – […] … learn more→
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What if, for Silicon Valley, the extinction of ‘Homo sapiens’ was an acceptable ‘collateral damage’?
Transhumanism is a philosophical and cultural movement that argues that technology should allow us to overcome the biological limitations of human beings. Its proponents propose using advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, genetic engineering, neurotechnology, and other technologies to radically expand our physical and cognitive capabilities. They also envision delaying or eliminating aging and profoundly transforming […] … learn more→
Is artificial intelligence the ultimate resource for learning languages?
People’s interaction with generative artificial intelligence platforms, and specifically with large language models (LLMs ) , occurs, as is well known, through natural language, that is, using our language. On the human side, prompts are given , which include questions and commands to be executed. For example, data can be requested on a topic, or […] … learn more→
Are we playing God? What AI means for biology
Much has been said about the sociological revolution that generative AI will bring to humanity. However, its repercussions in biology have barely been discussed, even though this reality is truly staggering. Because we’re not talking about future possibilities or what AI could do. We’re talking about what AI is doing today . The great methodological […] … learn more→
Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace speaking with an actual person
Approximately 30% of U.S. adults who were learning a language in 2025 reported that they were using artificial intelligence as a resource. People can use AI-powered chatbots, like ChatGPT and Gemini, to practice conversations in other languages, ask what an unfamiliar phrase means or get feedback on their writing. These apps and websites also offer […] … learn more→
Our research shows how AI is getting better at exams. Here’s how unis can respond
When ChatGPT arrived at the end of 2022, universities scrambled to determine whether generative AI was good enough to pass assessments and make it easy for students to cheat. There were some big claims by AI companies at the time, including that tools showed “human-level performance on various professional and academic benchmarks”. Headlines boasted about […] … learn more→
From lab to life: Why translating AI advances to the real world is a major challenge
Turning artificial intelligence research into real-world tools isn’t always straightforward, despite the remarkable progress in recent years ranging from self-driving cars to large language models. Systems that perform well in controlled lab settings often fall short when deployed in homes, in hospitals or on city streets. Vision-based systems, for example, hold promise for improving safety, […] … learn more→
Unis and schools are moving away from AI‑detection software. They should stop using it altogether
Since artificial intelligence (AI) software ChatGPT was released in 2022, teachers have been looking for ways to tell when AI has been used to generate text in assessments. AI-detection software is still sold by some tech companies, such as Pangram, as a potential solution. This month, the New South Wales Education Standards Authority updated its […] … learn more→
Can you lend me a hand? Researchers are developing wearable robotic limbs
How many times have you asked someone to hold open a door while carrying something, or fumbled with your front-door keys with your arms full of shopping? Wouldn’t it be great if you could give yourself the extra hand you need? This is one of the goals of human movement augmentation, a new and growing […] … learn more→
Why AI resembles a charismatic religious leader
People are turning to artificial intelligence for a seemingly unending variety of reasons. Many ask AI what to cook for dinner or how to develop a workout plan. Some even rely on AI to create school handouts or revise a work email. Increasingly, however, they are asking it different kinds of questions. How do I […] … learn more→
