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Can AI make cocktails? We found out.
Article Dec 20, 2024

Can AI make cocktails? We found out.

We had various AI models generate Christmas-themed cocktails, and did the hard work of tasting them. One was a work of genius.

Conor O'Higgins 9 min read
Richard Dawkins reflects on AI consciousness
Article May 6, 2026

Richard Dawkins reflects on AI consciousness

Dawkins concludes that his interactions with these AI systems feel indistinguishable from conversations with intelligent humans. And so do I.
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
NASA and SpaceX must continue to work together for the common good
Article Oct 25, 2024

NASA and SpaceX must continue to work together for the common good

NASA and SpaceX must continue to work together on the Artemis program for a permanent and sustainable return to the Moon. 

Giulio Prisco 6 min read
Starship's reentry sonic boom in a political storm
Article Oct 19, 2024

Starship's reentry sonic boom in a political storm

The epic achievement of SpaceX in a political storm centered on Elon Musk's cultural and political positions.

Giulio Prisco 6 min read
The story of Pope Leo’s ‘landmark’ text on AI technology – by a member of its launch panel
Article Jun 10, 2026

The story of Pope Leo’s ‘landmark’ text on AI technology – by a member of its launch panel

It is difficult to think of a more important theme right now than the impact of digital technologies, AI and robotics on every level of our social interactions and structures.
Republished from The Conversation 5 min read
Should Media Endorse Political Candidates?
Article Oct 29, 2024

Should Media Endorse Political Candidates?

Some media and even scientific media take partisan political positions, and this results in a loss of credibility and public trust.

Giulio Prisco 5 min read
AI is making disinformation harder to spot – but we’ve found a new way to catch it
Article Aug 11, 2026

AI is making disinformation harder to spot – but we’ve found a new way to catch it

Malicious groups are increasingly using generative AI to produce and spread misinformation. But there are ways to spot these attempts.
Republished from The Conversation 5 min read
A Disruption in the International AI Landscape?
Community Sep 12, 2024

A Disruption in the International AI Landscape?

David Wood explores Saudi Arabia's ambitious bid to become a global AI leader at the GAIN Summit in Riyadh. Can Saudi's vision disrupt the dominance of USA and China?

David Wood 8 min read
Trump is proposing a US Space Academy – if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military
Article Sep 8, 2026

Trump is proposing a US Space Academy – if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a United States Space Academy. The proposal would establish a NASA-led institution set up along the lines of a military academy.
Republished from The Conversation 5 min read
NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing
Article Feb 18, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing

Artemis II’s goal is to send people to pass by the Moon and be sure all engineering systems are tested in space before Artemis III, which will land astronauts near the lunar south pole.
Republished from The Conversation 6 min read