Some may say the recent World Economics Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) achieved nothing. I don’t entirely agree with that. In my view, the forum highlighted some fundamental elements of how the world should progress with the development of AI, emphasisi...

By Paul Whytock | 09-11-2023

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women. Breast cancer is also the most common type of cancer in the UK and around the world, with over 55,000 cases every year in the UK alone. Of these cases, around 11,000 die each year. There are currently a lot of...

By Liam Critchley | 08-11-2023

Recognising the challenges faced by robotic systems, MIT researchers recently demonstrated a new finger-shaped sensor that can be used to handle various objects with ease. What challenges do robotic grippers face, what did the researchers develop, and how coul...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-10-2023

Recently, IBM announced that it will be offering intellectual property protections developed by its AI models, providing a layer of security and safety for those needing AI solutions. What challenges is AI now facing, why is IBM offering IP protection, and wha...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-10-2023

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries, copyright concerns have emerged as a significant roadblock. How are industry giants navigating these challenges? As AI technologies continue to dominate the news, Getty Images has rece...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-09-2023

As AI advances, it's being harnessed more than ever to produce artwork, articles, and even code. However, with these advancements come legal complexities. A pivotal ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has raised questions ab...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2023

While AI developments have rapidly developed, there is a growing concern that the energy consumption from AI could be negatively contributing to climate change. What challenges does AI pose with respect to energy, what data is available regarding energy usage...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-08-2023

Are Chinese organisations hacking the car you’re driving? There has been a lot said about how they could be.  And it’s not just Chinese-manufactured vehicles that could be targeted, although they may be more vulnerable. Any manufacturer’s vehicle that uses tec...

By Paul Whytock | 21-08-2023

Recently, OpenAI shut down its AI detection tool due to low accuracy. This event highlights the challenge of distinguishing AI-generated content from human-written material. Moreover, a new study has shown a decline in the performance of ChatGPT over time. Thi...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-08-2023

It is clear that the rapid development of AI will eventually find its way into children’s toys, and while AI will help provide children with unique interactions, it could introduce some serious challenges. How could AI be integrated into toys, what dangers wou...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-07-2023

Africa has the greatest diversity of mammals in the world, and there are more mammals on the African continent than any other continent. However, increased levels of intensive land use for natural resource extraction (as well as hunting) have led to a large de...

By Liam Critchley | 10-07-2023

In a feat to demonstrate the capabilities of advanced AI systems, researchers recently published their findings on a CPU entirely designed using ChatGPT, avoiding the need for HDL. This groundbreaking research was conducted by a team at the NYU Tandon School o...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-06-2023

In this article, we will delve into the challenges introduced by AI, including privacy concerns, discrimination, and security risks. We will also explore the EU's proactive approach to AI regulation, the proposed rules, and the ongoing debate about the need fo...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-06-2023

As AI continues to permeate various industries, concerns are escalating about its potential impacts and the significant societal shifts it could trigger, which may not always be beneficial. A new article published by the Telegraph highlights how AI is now bein...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-06-2023