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Frontiers launches FAIR² data management service
News Oct 13, 2025

Frontiers launches FAIR² data management service

This new AI-powered tool helps scientists share and reuse data more effectively, ensuring it leads to faster breakthroughs in health, climate, and technology.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Persistent chemical patterns found in everyday metals
News Oct 13, 2025

Persistent chemical patterns found in everyday metals

New research shows that tiny atomic arrangements in metal mixtures can improve strength and other qualities, opening doors for better designs in planes, electronics, and power plants.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
AI Earrings" in Dutch Museum Spark Fierce Controversy Over Artistic Integrity
News Mar 13, 2023

AI Earrings" in Dutch Museum Spark Fierce Controversy Over Artistic Integrity

Controversy erupts at Dutch museum over use of AI to recreate Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
AI's Dirty Secret: The Shocking Carbon Footprint of the Technology That Powers Our Lives
News Mar 9, 2023

AI's Dirty Secret: The Shocking Carbon Footprint of the Technology That Powers Our Lives

AI's rapid growth is causing a massive increase in carbon emissions. Experts call for transparency and efficiency.
Lewis Farrell 2 min read
Revolutionizing Human Resources with ChatGPT: 7 Powerful Use Cases
News Mar 8, 2023

Revolutionizing Human Resources with ChatGPT: 7 Powerful Use Cases

HR is going to be completely transformed as AI takes hold.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Discover the "Almost Beatles" Songs Created by Human Musicians and AI
News Mar 6, 2023

Discover the "Almost Beatles" Songs Created by Human Musicians and AI

Discover the "Almost Beatles" songs created by a mix of AI and human musicians.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Neural Networks: Hiding Invisible Doors with Unbreakable Locks
News Mar 3, 2023

Neural Networks: Hiding Invisible Doors with Unbreakable Locks

Using digital signatures and encryption, researchers create undetectable backdoors in machine learning models.
Lewis Farrell 2 min read
Australian Banks Actively Seeking Conversational AI Use Cases with ChatGPT and Other Platforms
News Mar 1, 2023

Australian Banks Actively Seeking Conversational AI Use Cases with ChatGPT and Other Platforms

Aussie Banks taking an Aggressive line adopting AI.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
How AI is Revolutionizing Global Problem Solving: Insights from a New Study
News Feb 28, 2023

How AI is Revolutionizing Global Problem Solving: Insights from a New Study

AI can foresee megatrend evolution and remedies, improving comprehension.
Lewis Farrell 2 min read
Revolutionizing Financial Services: How AI is Transforming the Industry
News Feb 27, 2023

Revolutionizing Financial Services: How AI is Transforming the Industry

Lewis Farrell 1 min read