Artificial Intelligence Eerily Realistic AI Voice Demo Sparks Amazement and Discomfort OnlineBenj Edwards | Ars Technica “In late 2013, the Spike Jonze film ‘Her’ imagined a future where people would form emotional connections with AI voice assistants. Nearly 12 years later, that fictional premise

Until last year, the US hadn’t visited the moon in over a half century. But now? Twice in a week. A growing number of companies are eyeing the moon as a source of commercial opportunities. Two private landings in under a week suggest our nearest celestial neighbor is open for business. Rapidly

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The device also mimics lemonade and coffee—but fried eggs? Not so much. “That Cajun blackened shrimp recipe looks really good,” I tell my husband while scrolling through cooking videos online. The presenter describes it well: juicy, plump, smoky, a parade of spices. Without making the dish, I can