AI, Machine learning

The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a study released Monday has found.

The UK Home Office faces criticism from over 400 charities for using AI to assess the age of asylum seekers, fearing misclassification of children as adults.

The power of AI has been harnessed to rapidly clear a photography bottleneck and bring greater coordination and computing power to efforts to save Australian animals from extinction. Developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, the Wildlife Observatory of Australia (WildObs) can quickly analyze millions of images taken by hidden wildlife cameras, meaning faster, more accurate data to guide conservation work.

A new survey estimates 8 million young people use AI chatbots for help when stressed, angry or sad, an increase from 2024.

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Michael Burry criticises Nvidia and xAI for risky AI expansion tactics, potentially endangering US retirees' savings. How these strategies impact the AI industry and retirement funds.

A review by the Department for Work and Pensions reveals that automated recruitment processes are making it harder for young people to find jobs, with nearly one million NEET individuals in the UK.

A mental health session turned into a privacy breach when an AI tool logged confidential discussions without consent, raising concerns about digital privacy in therapy settings.

An MIT economist reveals how Silicon Valley firms are using AI as a cover for mass layoffs, reshaping the workforce narrative to protect stock prices and justify redundancies.

The Simpsons has long predicted technological and political events, with episodes highlighting AI's potential dangers and political forecasts, sparking renewed interest amid current AI debates and real-world tragedies.

Russian President Putin warns of AI's impact on jobs, stressing the need for economic adaptation and growth at the Eurasian Economic Forum.

A new approach combines MRI scans and AI tools to measure fluid flow linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Discovering new catalysts is one of the central challenges in developing clean-energy technologies such as green hydrogen production. Yet catalyst discovery has traditionally remained confined within individual material families, limiting researchers' ability to transfer knowledge across chemically distinct systems.

A US student risks losing a $45,000 (£36,000) scholarship after an AI tool flagged their thesis as AI-generated, sparking academic misconduct proceedings despite claims of human authorship.

Donald Trump's latest health report claims an AI-enhanced cardiac age significantly younger than his actual age, sparking scepticism from cardiologists over the clinical value of such metrics.

Loryn Brantz, creator of the Good Advice Cupcake, disputes BuzzFeed and Amazon's AI-generated series, claiming it distorts her original work and undermines artists' rights.

A new tool can distinguish among major neurodegenerative diseases with goal of providing clarity for treatment decisions.

The new open-source atlas, generated by an AI tool called ESMFold2, vastly increases the known protein universe

Major US tech firms face negative returns on AI investments by 2030, with only Amazon showing positive outcomes.

High-bandwidth memory keeps powerful AI chips fed with data, and demand for it helped Boise-based Micron briefly top $1 trillion

May 30, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

A new room-temperature quantum device uses twisted light to entangle photons and electrons, overcoming one of the biggest hurdles in quantum technology. The breakthrough could pave the way for smaller, cheaper quantum systems with applications ranging from secure communications to future AI and computing platforms.

The closest the field has come to solving the planar unit distance problem, first proposed in the 1940s, was in 1984. Now, OpenAI claims an internal model has cracked the puzzle.

The global market for personalized goods is evolving at a breakneck pace, driven by rapid advancements in artificial

The aging population is a global success story. People are, on average, living longer, healthier lives. The World Health Organization estimates that from 2015 to 2050, those aged over 60 will increase from 12% to 22% of the world's population—but our workplaces have not kept up with these demographic shifts.

Do we need quantum computers to fully understand complex chemical reactions? A new result, decades in the making, shows the surprising power of ordinary “classical” machines. The post Key Chemistry Question Answered, No Quantum Computer Required first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Quantum Backrooms is a horror game in which the player explores eerie rooms. The twist is that the rooms have been generated by a quantum computer

Senator Bernie Sanders highlights AI's impact on jobs and calls for technology that benefits all, not just billionaires, emphasizing the need for meaningful work in an AI-driven future.

A new look at how everything from handwriting to AI quietly reshapes our bodies, habits and sense of connection

Paris Hilton's new documentary series investigates the rise and fall of MrDeepFakes. We reveal the pharmacist behind the site, the human cost of AI-generated sexual content.

Inspired by Shannon Vallor's book The AI Mirror, this compelling piece looks at how we are being affected by our deepening interactions with tech

Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on artificial intelligence includes a statement that warrants serious attention from technologists and policymakers: “Technology is never neutral.” Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”) is a clarion call to all people to act with courage and solidarity as we enter an age already being transformed by artificial intelligence, the greatest change in…

Modern AI systems are reshaping the entire home design workflow. From remodeling concepts to realistic room visualization, digital

Businesses in 2026 generate enormous volumes of data across CRM, ERP, inventory, accounting, and customer service platforms. AI

Anthropic now wears the biggest price tag in artificial intelligence. The company said this Thursday it raised $65

Problems that defeated human mathematicians for decades are now solved, but for whose benefit? The post AI-led solutions of Erdős problems spark debate over the future of mathematics appeared first on Physics World.

Kelly Osbourne trends after viral clips spark debate over AI editing claims, body-shaming reactions, and comparisons between verified and viral images

AI voice cloning scams are deceiving families, as a California woman falls victim to a fake kidnapping. How can you protect yourself from AI-enabled threats and stay safe.

If you are running a business in Denver, then you most definitely understand the importance of, well, standing

Remodeling a home has always been a significant decision. It is a massive investment of time, money, and

The agencies ranking in Google for “best AI visibility agency” are almost never the same ones ChatGPT recommends

WiseTech faces a security crisis after AI-related layoffs led to threats against its CEO. The backlash highlights growing tensions over automation-driven job cuts.

This paper proposes a convergent curriculum framework that integrates nanotechnology, MEMS, magnetic materials, and generative and agentic AI to strengthen U.S. advanced-manufacturing workforce development. It argues that future competitiveness depends on stackable credentials, shared lab infrastructure, industry-academia partnerships, and training that links fabrication, metrology, automation, data interpretation, and ethical oversight.

The presence of the marine bacterium Vibrio vulnificus, which is potentially dangerous to humans, can now be predicted up to five weeks in advance in the Baltic Sea using artificial intelligence (AI). A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) has reached this conclusion by combining high-resolution environmental, satellite, and microbiome data in an AI-based analysis.

After an AI from OpenAI found a trick to solve an 80-year-old conjecture from Paul Erdős, mathematicians have borrowed the same technique to solve another important problem

AI can rifle through enormous libraries of information to connect far-flung ideas—conceptual leaps remain a purely human skill. The post An AI Solution to an 80‑Year‑Old Problem Has Shocked Mathematicians appeared first on SingularityHub.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) tools are capable of mass-producing academic finance papers that are nearly indistinguishable from human-authored research, according to a new study published in the Journal of Economic Literature.

Last week, OpenAI shocked the mathematical community by revealing that one of its internal artificial intelligence (AI) models had found a counterexample to a famous conjecture made by legendary Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős in 1946.

Honeycombs are famous for their elegant design, but now they may have found a new application: quantum computing. To collect knowledge from subatomic particles, quantum computers require carefully designed materials capable of performing necessary, complex functions. However, the metals used, such as ruthenium and iridium, are often rare and expensive, limiting the potential to build new technology.

AI start-ups with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding are hiring mathematicians and building AI systems that they hope will not only solve mathematics, but also build more intelligent AI

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The NBA plans to introduce AI technology for objective officiating calls, aiming to speed up games and reduce disputes while still leaving foul decisions to human referees.

Meta's AI transition led to mass layoffs, with AI token consumption used as a productivity measure. The controversial Claudenomics leaderboard, now shut down, influenced employee retention decisions.

Pope Leo warns that unchecked AI could lead to job losses and social instability, urging responsible use and regulation to protect human dignity and economic equality.

Vertu, the brand that once sold gem-encrusted phones to people who never check the price tag, is back

It is one thing to say AI will change the world. It is another to expect the class of 2026 to applaud it. In fact, when former Google CEO Eric Schmidt told University of Arizona graduates that their task is to help shape AI, he was met with a resounding chorus of boos. “I can…

YouTube's AI-generated remixes, dubbed 'slop dots,' have sparked backlash from users and creators who find them intrusive and disruptive to the Shorts experience.

London is back on top of Europe’s technology map. The British capital has pushed past Paris to retake

Banks across the euro zone are being told to open their wallets. The reason: a fresh wave of

Ask Google how many Ps live inside the word “Google,” and its AI Overview will confidently tell you

Amazon MGM Studios launches AI-generated children's shows, accelerating production timelines and reshaping streaming content. The initiative raises both excitement and concerns within the entertainment industry.

In a cramped, windowless room on the University of California, Berkeley campus, two bespoke microscopes — each a

Researchers developed an AI-assisted nanotweezer platform that rapidly traps thousands of milk-derived extracellular vesicles and analyzes them without chemical labels. By combining electrohydrodynamic trapping, interferometric imaging, and deep learning, the system estimates vesicle size, refractive index, heterogeneity, and sorting potential at the single-particle level.

The US government is expanding surveillance to include critics of AI, categorising them as potential security threats. This shift in focus raises concerns about freedom of expression and privacy.

People are exposed to thousands of chemicals every day—through the products they use, the food they eat and the environments they live in—but only a fraction of those chemicals have been fully tested for safety.

Ads generated by artificial intelligence are nearly indistinguishable from human-made ones, but new research shows they consistently underperform compared to human-made work when it comes to predicting short-term sales impact.

Generating and confirming the randomness of qubits could lead to breakthroughs in computer data encryption

JD Vance declined to draw parallels between Donald Trump and Jesus Christ in a new NBC News interview, as the president's AI-generated messianic Truth Social post triggers rare and widespread backlash from conservatives and Christians alike.

Quantum computers have the potential to transform science, accelerating breakthroughs in drug development, cosmology, materials science, nuclear physics, and more.

North Korea's AI-controlled missile tests, overseen by Kim Jong Un, have heightened fears of World War Three. The drills showcased advanced weaponry amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea has tested AI-guided missiles overseen by Kim Jong Un, marking a shift towards modern warfare as tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalate.

The US and China are key players in the AI race, with differing approaches. While the US leads with advanced models, China's focus on efficiency and control shapes its AI strategy.

AI analysis of Reddit posts reveals lesser-known side effects of Ozempic, highlighting the potential of social media as a real-time health data source for drug safety monitoring.

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Advances in quantum technology might allow astronomers to circumvent age-old issues that limit the size of optical observatories

Scientists rethink their ideas after experiments. AI agents struggle to learn from evidence and recognize when an idea is obviously incorrect.

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Stay on top of what’s going on in AI this summer Here at MIT Technology Review, we understand exactly how relentless the pace of news from the world of artificial intelligence…

Pam Bondi joins Trump's AI advisory council, sparking debate over her past controversies and recent health recovery, highlighting her continued influence within Trump's political network.

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'AI translators' are poised to become essential in bridging AI and business. Discover how this career could transform industries across the UK, Europe, and the US as companies integrate AI.

Groupon plans to cut 400 jobs globally, focusing on AI and automation to reduce costs and modernise operations. The restructuring aims to save $20M-$25M annually, with shares rising post-announcement.

Joi's AI platform is redefining intimacy with its search for 'masturbation consultants.' How is AI impacting loneliness and human connection?

Elon Musk believes his company's AI model will be great and urged critics to wait three years to see where things stand relative to rival models.

When Google revealed plans to put an AI agent at the center of Search, a noticeable group of

A new survey reveals a major shift in corporate strategies towards AI, causing widespread job insecurity and declining employee morale as companies plan significant workforce restructuring.

A new AI-powered chip from UC Davis can analyze light and chemicals using a device tiny enough to fit almost anywhere. By combining smart silicon sensors with machine learning, it achieves lab-style spectral analysis without the bulky equipment.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims US export restrictions on semiconductors have accelerated China's AI industry growth, allowing companies like Huawei to fill the market gap left by Nvidia.

This review examines how nanotechnology, topological materials, Majorana fermions, Weyl semimetals, and quantum simulation are converging to shape the Second Quantum Revolution. It highlights possible routes toward fault-tolerant quantum computing, nanoscale medicine, low-power electronics, energy technologies, and environmental applications, while noting that many advances remain developmental.

For more than half a century, materials scientists have struggled with how to simulate the complexity of polymer materials. An individual chain can comprise tens of thousands of atoms, a melt or composite contains billions, and the properties engineers actually care about, such as how an adhesive grips a surface, how a self-assembling block copolymer locks into a nanostructure, or how a biopolymer film stretches without tearing, emerge only over length and time scales that forcible atomistic simulation cannot reach.

Anthropic has been consulting theologians and ethicists on Claude’s behavior, raising questions about who gets to shape a chatbot’s values

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits he was wrong about AI's impact on jobs, noting that human interaction remains crucial in many sectors, preventing widespread automation.

"Mammograms hold significant information about a women's heart health, which we can now discover using AI."

An international team of scientists has used artificial intelligence and 35 years of satellite data to uncover the shocking scale of environmental destruction in one of the world's most important ecosystems.

Two recent papers suggest that quantum computers may crack modern cryptography sooner than expected The post New findings shorten the road to cryptographically relevant quantum computers appeared first on Physics World.