Robots & AI

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke goes in depth to answer questions about how AI-powered development will change the future of innovation itself.

Ian Scheffler

As the invasive spotted lanternfly threatens to expand its range, Carnegie Mellon researchers are developing a robot to fight back.

Google’s AI-powered virtual try-on feature lets shoppers see what an article of clothing would look like on a wide range of models.

The game of Diplomacy, based on social skills, has long been seen as a tough challenge for AI. But Meta’s CICERO has proven itself up to the task.

Study finds patients are receptive to interacting with robots designed to evaluate symptoms in a contact-free way.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office

The new website From Numbers to Names uses facial recognition tech to identify previously anonymous faces in Holocaust photos.

Integrating robots into walls, ceilings, furniture, and appliances could radically change our indoor spaces.

General Motors subsidiary Cruise is quickly expanding its commercial robotaxi service to more cities in the US.

A new study found that AI can use a patient’s initial skin cancer growth to predict their risk of melanoma recurrence.

Verge Genomics has begun a trial of their AI-found ALS drug candidate, one of the first tests for this new method of drug discovery.

Audio deepfakes potentially pose a huge threat, as people often communicate via phone calls, radio, and voice recordings.

Patrick Traynor and Logan Blue

Shutterstock will make AI-generated images available on its website, while also compensating creators for helping train the AI.

There is currently no possibility of the world reaching the 30% target for marine protected areas with existing policies. Tech to the rescue?

Saleem Mustafa

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