Tragedy has struck Lisbon’s funicular railway. A transport expert explains how these old-fashioned trains work
Some 15 people have died after the Gloria funicular railway car in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed…
AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world
For farmers, every planting decision carries risks, and many of those risks are increasing with…
What are the key purposes of human writing? How we name AI-generated text confuses things
As another school year returns, large language models (LLMs) present difficult questions around learning, thinking,…
Google just dodged a major penalty in the courts – here’s what happens next
Google will not have to sell its Chrome web browser in order to fix its…
Eight seconds and dropping? How to make the most of short attention spans
We are regularly bombarded with information about a steep drop in attention spans. Based on…
What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content
You’ve probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between…
Digital platforms are now the ultimate political power brokers, with consequences for democracy
Digital platforms have become the essential infrastructure of modern life. They power everything from our…
do I need to worry when flying?
On Sunday, a plane carrying European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly forced…
ChatGPT only talks in clichés – here’s why that’s a threat to human creativity
When you chat with ChatGPT, it often feels like you’re talking to someone polite, engaged…
AI has a hidden water cost − here’s how to calculate yours
Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as 500 milliliters of water – a…