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Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon: AI Making Us Dumber?
In a head-scratching twist, researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University have found evidence suggesting that relying too much on AI could be diminishing our critical thinking skills! Participants in the study showed a decline in cognitive abilities as they leaned on neural networks for mundane tasks. When they doubted the AI's capabilities, their brains kicked back into gear! With the rise of digital helpers, will we lose the ability to remember phone numbers or navigate on our own? Only time will tell!
NASA's Blue Ghost Launches to the Moon!
Hold onto your space helmets! NASA has confirmed that the Blue Ghost lander from Firefly Aerospace has left Earth's orbit and is en route to the Moon! After an impressive launch via SpaceX's Falcon 9 on January 15, this ambitious spacecraft is carrying ten research instruments destined to help enhance our lunar knowledge and prepare for future crewed missions. The transit to our celestial neighbor will take four days, with an expected touchdown on March 2, where it will work for 14 days in the Sea of Crises. Exciting times ahead!
Flirting with Chatbots: Over 25% of Internet Users Are Hooked!
It's true, folks! Researchers have found that 25% of internet users flirt with chatbots, and many don't even realize they're chatting with a neural network! The most popular choice? It's none other than ChatGPT! Those looking for a more personalized experience even go the extra mile to train their own AI companions. But beware! Dating apps are taking a hit: a whopping 60% of accounts are bots programmed to flirt. Are we falling for our digital darlings?
K-pop Meets AI: OpenAI Set to Release Game-Changing AI Chip!
In a move that could change the tech landscape, OpenAI is gearing up to launch its own AI chip in the coming months. This strategic decision aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia, marking a significant shift in AI hardware development as OpenAI broadens its technological horizons.
KDE Plasma 6.3 Launches with Exciting New Features!
KDE fans rejoice! The latest version of the KDE Plasma desktop environment, 6.3, has officially launched after four months in the making. With new features designed to enhance user experience, enthusiasts can check out builds from KDE Neon and OpenSUSE Argon to experience the latest offerings firsthand!
New ChatGPT Add-On for Excel: Your Productivity Just Skyrocketed!
Excel just got an upgrade that even the most daunting spreadsheets won’t intimidate anymore! A new ChatGPT add-on claims to do all the brainy work, extracting data and creating formulas instantly—game changer for spreadsheet rookies and experts alike. Ditch the manual labor and say hello to effortless data management!
Meet the Future of Robotics: A Bionic Wonder Running at 72 km/h!
Prepare to meet your future robot overlord! A Chinese company has unveiled a cutting-edge humanoid robot, the G1 Bionic, which can walk and run across various terrains at speeds up to 72 km/h. Thanks to advanced lidar sensors and real-time adjustments, this robot resembles a gazelle more than a clunky machine—watch out, humans!