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- Is artificial general intelligence already here? A new case that today’s LLMs meet key tests
on February 7, 2026 at 8:00 pmWill artificial intelligence ever be able to reason, learn, and solve problems at levels comparable to humans? Experts at the University of California San Diego believe the answer is yes—and that such artificial general intelligence has already arrived. This debate is tackled by four faculty members spanning humanities, social […]
- How can computing for AI and other demands be more energy efficient?
on February 7, 2026 at 6:30 pmThe growth and impact of artificial intelligence are limited by the power and energy that it takes to train machine learning models. So how are researchers working to improve computing efficiency to support the rising demand for AI and its requisite computing power?
- AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions, setting off a no-win ‘arms race’ with AI detectors
on February 7, 2026 at 3:00 pmIn 2023, the science fiction literary magazine Clarkesworld stopped accepting new submissions because so many were generated by artificial intelligence. Near as the editors could tell, many submitters pasted the magazine’s detailed story guidelines into an AI and sent in the results. And they weren’t alone. Other fiction magazines […]
- OpenClaw and Moltbook: A DIY AI agent and social media for bots
on February 7, 2026 at 1:00 pmIf you’re following AI on social media, even lightly, you will likely have come across OpenClaw. If not, you will have heard one of its previous names, Clawdbot or Moltbot. Despite its technical limitations, this tool has seen adoption at remarkable speeds, drawn its share of notoriety, and spawned a fascinating “social media for […]
- Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum
on February 7, 2026 at 12:00 pmYou are not invited to join the latest social media platform that has the internet talking. In fact, no humans are, unless you can hijack the site and roleplay as AI, as some appear to be doing.
- Why comparisons between AI and human intelligence miss the point
on February 6, 2026 at 7:20 pmClaims that artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of surpassing human intelligence have become commonplace. According to some commentators, rapid advances in large language models signal an imminent tipping point—often framed as “superintelligence”—that will fundamentally reshape society.
- AI-powered companionship: Harnessing music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness
on February 6, 2026 at 3:29 pmLoneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions to help lift the spirits. A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has discovered that the combined power of […]
- New AI system pushes the time limits of generative video
on February 6, 2026 at 3:00 pmA team of EPFL researchers has taken a major step towards resolving the problem of drift in generative video, which is what causes sequences to become incoherent after a handful of seconds. Their breakthrough paves the way to AI videos with no time constraints.
- Anthropic unveils new AI model as OpenAI rivalry heats up
on February 5, 2026 at 8:40 pmAnthropic on Thursday released its latest high-performing artificial intelligence model, escalating its challenge to OpenAI in the intensifying AI race.
- Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users
on February 5, 2026 at 8:30 pmThe two artificial intelligence startups behind rival chatbots ChatGPT and Claude are bracing for an existential showdown this year as both need to prove they can grow a business that will make more money than they’re losing.
