A new method, self-disciplined autoregressive sampling (SASA), enables large language models to detoxify their own outputs without sacrificing fluency, promoting safer and more ethical language generation. Large Language Models Can Be Strong Self-Detoxifiers A new method from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab helps large language models steer their own responses toward...

Breakthrough discovery in neural engineering: Scientists have created artificial electrical synapses in mice, opening up new avenues for understanding and treating mental health conditions like OCD. Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by genetically engineering artificial electrical synapses in mice, marking the first time such a feat has been achieved...

The Trump administration's tariffs have sparked a legal challenge from a group of US businesses, arguing that the president overstepped his authority in imposing taxes with far-reaching global economic consequences. The US government has been imposing tariffs on various foreign trading partners, sparking a legal challenge from a group of...

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on semiconductors, President Trump's targeted tariffs on imported chips threaten to disrupt global supply chains and upend the tech industry. But what exactly are semiconductors, and why do they matter so much? What are Semiconductors and Why is Trump Targeting Them? Semiconductors, also known as...

As climate misinformation spreads, expertly trained AI models are stepping in to detect fake information online, but general-purpose large language models lag behind proprietary models. Spotting Climate Misinformation with AI Requires Expertly Trained Models Conversational AI chatbots are making climate misinformation sound more credible, making it harder to distinguish falsehoods from...

The US Federal Trade Commission is taking Meta, Facebook's parent company, to court over its acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging that the deals created an illegal social media monopoly. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking Meta, Facebook's parent company, to court over its acquisition of 'Instagram and...

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's President and self-proclaimed 'world's coolest dictator,' is set to visit the White House on Monday, marking a significant development in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Will his anti-gang crime strategy, which has led to a reduction in homicides, be met with cooperation from...

The global rush to artificial intelligence (AI) technology will require almost as much energy by the end of this decade as Japan uses today, with a predicted quadrupling in power consumption by 2030. The global rush to artificial intelligence (AI) technology will require almost as much energy by the end...

Renowned Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa has passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy of influential literature and a lasting impact on the literary world. Mario Vargas Llosa, one of the most influential writers of Latin American literature, has passed away at the age of 89. His death marks...

Ecuador's conservative President Daniel Noboa has won re-election in a landslide victory, with 90% of valid votes counted. The outcome marks a significant shift in the country's politics. Ecuador's conservative President Daniel Noboa has been declared the winner in the country's presidential race, with 90% of valid votes counted. Noboa...