School districts from Utah to Ohio to Alabama are spending thousands of dollars on these tools, despite research showing the technology is far from reliable.
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Is The Washington Post’s new AI podcast a hallmark of the future?
The Post calls the podcast an “AI-powered tool” that turns its articles into an audio news digest.
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Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap
Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.
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Trump tech adviser David Sacks under fire over vast AI investments
Sacks is the Trump administration’s top advisor on tech and crypto policy. In recent weeks, he’s faced questions about conflicts of interest and criticism over his drive to undo state AI laws.
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Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal
The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.
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AI video slop is everywhere, take our quiz to try and spot it
There’s no one way to be absolutely sure about a video’s authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.
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As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ends, the future of forecasting is AI
Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.
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Here’s why concerns about an AI bubble are bigger than ever
Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there’s a bubble that will soon pop.
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Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys
The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It’s not the only group.
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AI steps in to detect the world’s deadliest infectious disease
There’s a global shortage of radiologists. Now artificial intelligence is helping speed up the diagnosis of tuberculosis in hard-to-reach communities.
