Humanoid robots have long been a staple of science fiction, but there is now real progress being made. A range of new models made by or backed by the likes of Boston Dynamics, Tesla and OpenAI are able to walk and move like humans, as well as perform feats of agility and dexterity.

AI could be the breakthrough that allows humanoid robots to jump from science fiction to reality

In a recent interview at Stanford University, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt shared his candid views on the future of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking widespread debate both for his ambitious predictions and his critical assessment of Google’s current corporate culture. The interview, which was quickly removed from public access due to its controversial content, has nonetheless ignited conversations across the tech world about the direction of AI and the challenges facing tech giants like Google.YouTuber Matthew Berman breaks Schmidt’s talk down in a recent report.

Eric Schmidt’s AI Vision: A Deep Dive into Controversy and Innovation

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Mark Zuckerberg recently predicted that AI will revolutionize targeted ad services. But AI may already be getting Meta in trouble.

Meta's use of AI has far from peaked. But the technology may already be getting the company in trouble.

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A new study has looked at how large language models learn, and has found they are incapable of learning independently or acquiring new skills.

AI Models Like ChatGPT Do Not Pose An "Existential Threat" To Humanity

AI companies like OpenAI and Google are turning to synthetic data to replace the real-world data they've depended on to train their AI models.

The AI world's most valuable resource is running out, and it's scrambling to find an alternative: 'fake' data

According to the World Health Organization, about 280 million people worldwide have depression and about one billion have a mental health problem of any kind. People living in the ancient world also had mental health problems. So, how did they deal with them?. As we'll see, some of their insights...

These 4 Insights Show The Ancient World Knew a Lot About Mental Health

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

One of my grandmother's favourite things to cook was cold pressed ox tongue, though it's a tradition that I don't really feel the need to continue. Have you ever seen one? Not only is it colossal, but requires a lot of faff in scrubbing, cooking and pressing, as well as removing a thick layer of skin on top before you eat it.

The Color of Your Tongue Reveals a Lot About Your State of Health

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It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Invisible Technologies is emerging as a pioneer in AI-driven automation. At the helm of this innovative company is CEO Ben Plummer, who is guiding some of the world’s most forward-thinking enterprises in their journey to solve complex operational challenges. With a unique blend of artificial intelligence, automation, and a global workforce of experts, Invisible Technologies is redefining how businesses approach problem-solving in the digital age.

Invisible Technologies CEO Ben Plummer on AI’s Transformative Impact on Business and Workforce

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

A high school in London, UK will let students around the age of 15 use AI tools before taking standardized exams next year, despite experts warning that they make for a poor replacement for human teachers. As Business Insider reports, David Game College's pilot project is meant to help students...

High School Starts Replacing Teachers With AI

Artificial intelligence may end up being the most creative technological force that humanity has ever encountered. For example…. And Google Search is like a colossal AI brain. If you shop on Amazon or watch movies on Netflix, you’re interacting with AI. And, of course, ChatGPT is the most well-known pure...

A New Form of AI Is Here – and It’s Going to Change the World as We Know It

Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains e‑newsletter, featuring this time a range of resources, views and tips to empower our minds, get past procrastination, navigate cognitive enhancers, and more. #1. Let’s get past procrastination by addressing emotional and cognitive overload. #2. Five techniques to self-regulate intrusive, unproductive...

Update: Addressing unproductive thoughts and emotional and cognitive overload in the AI era

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

An AI analytics company has begun a partnership that could be crucial to its future. An AI upgrade cycle could help this chip company. This fast-growing server company now trades at a massive discount. Not all AI-related stocks are positioned to fall. After more than a year of solid growth,...

Prediction: These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Could See Incredible Growth in 2025

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied during its long life. Scientists know the Pacific has generally been getting warmer over the centuries, with marine heatwaves and widespread coral bleaching in recent years due to anthropogenic climate change.

This 600-Year-Old Coral Is Revealing Important Secrets About The Past

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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Digital Equivalent of Inbreeding Could Cause AI to Collapse on Itself

Artificial intelligence (AI) prophets and newsmongers are forecasting the end of the generative AI hype, with talk of an impending catastrophic \"model collapse\". But how realistic...

Artificial intelligence (AI) prophets and newsmongers are forecasting the end of the generative AI hype, with talk of an impending catastrophic "model collapse". But how realistic...

Digital Equivalent of Inbreeding Could Cause AI to Collapse on Itself

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