We shouldn’t overstate the impact of machine learning on the scientific process. The scientific revolution has increased our understanding of the world immensely and improved our lives immeasurably. Now, Read more on

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Character.AI’s collection of virtual personalities based on real and fictional sources will speak up thanks to the new Character Calls audio feature. The artificial intelligence-fueled chatbots can now engage in Read more on

As Biden and Trump square off in their first debate, one group is trying to shape the policy conversation around AI. While the economy, legal matters, and questions of Read more on

What, exactly, is Perplexity’s innovation? | Image: The Verge In every hype cycle, certain patterns of deceit emerge. In the last crypto boom, it was “ponzinomics” Read more on

The new Vertex AI capabilities aim to improve the accuracy of Google’s corporate chatbots. | Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Getty Images Read more on

The list of Seattle-area logistics startups continues to grow with the addition of Freightmate.ai, a new company that came out of stealth mode Thursday. Read more on

An early computer at Seattle’s Living Computers Museum + Labs. (GeekWire File Photo by Kevin Lisota). Computer enthusiasts who sold or donated vintage items to Paul Allen Read more on

The battle between the music industry and the rampant, often copyright-infringing, use of AI to train and compile data sets has been heating up for quite some time. But now Read more on

Notice anything different about Figma? The popular mock-up software has just received a new look UI – but scratch beneath the surface and users will find a host of new Read more on

Ezra produces reports for customers after they do a full-body MRI scan. (Ezra Image) Ezra, a New York City-based health technology startup offering cancer Read more on

Anyone can now download the ChatGPT app on the Mac and use it, including non-paying users – previously the app was restricted to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. OpenAI announced in a post Read more on