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AI Will Augment SEO
Adding artificial intelligence to search engines enables enhanced Search Engine Optimization and Marketing.
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Driver's Licenses, Addresses, Photos: Inside How TikTok Shares User Data
Employees of the Chinese-owned video app have regularly posted user information on a messaging and collaboration tool called Lark, according to internal documents...
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Taiwan Is Running Low on Engineers
Leaders of Taiwan's semiconductor industry fear the nation's supply of engineers will be unable to meet demand for new talent.
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'Digital Twin' of the Titanic Shows Shipwreck in Stunning Detail
Digital imaging by deepwater seabed mapping company Magellan for U.K. TV production company Atlantic Productions has yielded a "digital twin" of the RMS Titanic...
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'De-Americanize': How China Is Remaking Its Chip Business
Seven months after Washington unveiled tough curbs, Chinese companies are doubling down on homegrown supply chains and drawing billions in cash from Beijing and...
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TV's War With the Robots Is Already Here
A.I. screenwriting, a point of contention in the Writers Guild strike, may not yet be ready for prime time. But streaming algorithms and derivative programming...
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China's Search Engines Have More Than 66,000 Content Rules
Analysts found China's search engines have more than 66,000 rules governing content, suggesting the growing pervasiveness and subtlety of the country's censorship...
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The Next Fear on A.I.: Hollywood's Killer Robots Become the Military's Tools
U.S. national security officials are warning about the potential for the new technology to upend war, cyber conflict and — in the most extreme case — the use of...
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My Weekend With an Emotional Support A.I. Companion
Pi, an A.I. tool that debuted this week, is a twist on the new wave of chatbots: It assists people with their wellness and emotions.
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A.I. Is Getting Better at Mind-Reading
In a recent experiment, researchers used large language models to translate brain activity into words.
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Can Artistry Be Built Into a Machine?
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a robot that can paint an abstract acrylic. Is it art?
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States' Push to Protect Kids Online Could Remake the Internet
New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults' access to online services.
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Musk Ramps Up A.I. Efforts, Even as He Warns of Dangers
The billionaire plans to compete with OpenAI, the ChatGPT developer he helped found, while calling out the potential harms of artificial intelligence.
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The Crypto Detectives Are Cleaning Up
Early adopters thought cryptocurrencies would be free from prying eyes, but tracking the flow of funds has become a big business.
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Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping Teach Big AI Systems
Reddit announced it will begin charging for access to its application programming interface.
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The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin
An investigation by The New York Times uncovered 34 large-scale bitcoin mining operations in the U.S., which are straining the power grid, inflating electricity...
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Google Devising Radical Search Changes to Beat Back A.I. Rivals
The tech giant is sprinting to protect its core business with a flurry of projects, including updates to its search engine and plans for an all-new one.
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The End of Faking It in Silicon Valley
Recent charges, convictions, and sentences all indicate that the start-up world's habit of playing fast and loose with the truth actually has consequences.
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The Virtual Vet Will See You Meow
Veterinary telemedicine could help more pet owners access much-needed care and put anxious animals at ease, but challenges remain.
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How A.I., DNA Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Global Supply Chains
Firms are turning to advanced technologies to help answer a surprisingly tricky question: Where do products really come from?
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