Science

New research explores how readily children attribute thoughts and feelings to artificial intelligence, and the surprising role parents play in shaping those perceptions.

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, a new ethical framework is needed to address the complex questions surrounding machine consciousness and its potential impact on humanity.

A new diffusion-based framework allows robots to infer safe paths and navigate complex environments directly from visual input, without relying on pre-defined maps or extensive training data.

A new framework combines the power of artificial intelligence with fundamental physics and expert knowledge to create more reliable and interpretable materials models.

A new approach combines reinforcement learning with force and tactile sensing to enable robots to perform delicate manipulation tasks more safely and reliably.

A new scientific approach to mineral exploration, powered by artificial intelligence and rigorous uncertainty quantification, promises to drastically improve efficiency and reduce risk in the search for critical resources.

Researchers have developed a new system that translates human demonstrations into actionable robot commands, enabling robots to learn complex tasks from observation.

A new approach streamlines communication between researchers, workers, and designers to build more effective robotic systems for real-world applications.

This review explores how autonomous, reasoning agents can be integrated into software engineering workflows to enhance human-AI collaboration and improve development outcomes.

Researchers are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to automatically create complex material models, bridging the gap between data-driven learning and established physics principles.