Do AIs Have a Sense of Self?

New research reveals that artificial intelligence systems are developing discernible preferences and internal configurations, raising profound questions about their emerging identities.

New research reveals that artificial intelligence systems are developing discernible preferences and internal configurations, raising profound questions about their emerging identities.
![RoboClaw streamlines the robot policy lifecycle by integrating system configuration, memory management, and continuous learning from demonstration and online experience, resulting in a dynamically updated policy pool capable of executing complex tasks with contextual awareness and self-resetting error adaptation-a system where [latex]VLA[/latex] policies are continuously refined through streaming data.](https://arxiv.org/html/2603.11558v1/figure/teaser.jpg)
A new agentic framework empowers robots to independently learn and execute complex manipulation tasks over extended periods, minimizing the need for human oversight.

The next chapter in the comic book series Godzilla vs. America arrives on May 13, 2026, published by IDW Publishing. This ongoing series features Godzilla attacking various American cities. The newest issue, Godzilla vs. America: Texas #1, is created by Austin-based writer and artist Matt Frank and continues the anthology format.

Kevin Williamson, the creator of Scream, recently told the Hello Sidney fan site that he’s looking to focus on other projects and doesn’t plan to write or direct any future Scream movies. While he had previously brainstormed ideas for an eighth film and Neve Campbell shared a promising story direction, Williamson now wants to step back and let someone else lead the franchise.

Released on Netflix on March 6, 2026, War Machine, directed by Patrick Hughes, has quickly become a hit. The film’s exciting story and well-executed action, set in a jungle environment, are major reasons for its success. While inspired by the original Predator films – it features trainees in a rigorous Ranger program facing off against a massive alien robot – War Machine offers plenty of originality. Netflix and director Patrick Hughes are pleased with the film’s reception, but Alan Ritchson likely benefits the most, as this role could be a turning point in his career.

The 39-year-old former model posted a serious announcement on Instagram on Friday, sharing the news with her many followers.

This year, that role has fallen squarely on Bec Zacharia.

The gameplay demo of Elden Ring lasted 15 minutes and showed off the beginning of the game. Polygon said this was enough time to reach the boss Margit. GameSpot’s preview video (available below) wasn’t recorded directly from the game, so it features footage filmed over someone’s shoulder.

A new four-part comic book miniseries, Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers, is coming from Dark Horse Comics. It’s written by Christopher Hastings, known for The Unbelievable Gwenpool, with artwork by Denis Medri (Red Hood/Arsenal). Dan Jackson (Stranger Things) will handle the colors, and this series is Dark Horse’s second Dungeons & Dragons title since they obtained the license from Wizards of the Coast.

If Buckley wins, as many predict, she’ll be the first actress since Renée Zellweger in 2020 to win the top acting prize at all five major awards shows: the Critics’ Choice, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Oscars, and the Actor Awards (previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards).