A new MIT study suggests that using AI writing assistants like ChatGPT can lead to what researchers call "cognitive debt" - a state where outsourcing mental effort weakens learning and critical thinking. The findings raise important questions about how large language models (LLMs) shape our brains and writing skills, especially in education.| THE DECODER
Google Deepmind introduces SynthID, a way to reliably tag AI images and make them recognizable as such.| THE DECODER
Anthropic has released an open-source protocol that lets AI systems connect to different kinds of data sources through a single standard interface.| THE DECODER
Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. THE DECODER brings you all the news about AI.| THE DECODER
OpenAI and Anthropic have flagged serious concerns about China's Deepseek R1 model in their responses to a government request for an "AI Action Plan".| THE DECODER
OpenAI is seeking access to research materials and other internal documents from the New York Times as part of an ongoing copyright lawsuit. The Times strongly opposes this request, viewing it as an attempt to intimidate journalists.| THE DECODER
What is our society doing with AI - and what is AI doing to our society? THE DECODER reports on the interplay between AI and society.| THE DECODER
OpenAI is pushing back against a demand from the New York Times to search through 120 million ChatGPT user conversations as part of an ongoing copyright lawsuit with the newspaper. The company has offered access to 20 million chat logs—a fraction of what the Times wants.| THE DECODER
Netflix used generative AI to produce the final VFX scene in its Argentinian series "El Eternauta."| THE DECODER
In a unique opinion, US Judge Kevin Newsom used leading chatbots like ChatGPT to determine the "ordinary meaning" of a disputed legal term.| THE DECODER
Amazon is rolling out a new AI system called DeepFleet to manage its global fleet of one million warehouse robots.| THE DECODER
MiniMax has introduced Hailuo 02, the second generation of its video AI model, with major upgrades in both performance and price.| THE DECODER
OpenAI boss Sam Altman criticizes attempts to poach Meta with entry bonuses of up to 100 million dollars.| THE DECODER
Following in the footsteps of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has now also published a blog post about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). While Altman's post is characteristically technical and analytical, it unfortunately lacks the visionary scope of Amodei's earlier piece.| THE DECODER
AGI is what contracts make it. According to insiders, the contract between OpenAI and Microsoft defines artificial general intelligence (AGI) as an AI system that must first generate the maximum return for investors.| THE DECODER
A new study suggests that even gradual advances in AI could steadily erode human control over society's core systems, with potentially life-threatening consequences.| THE DECODER
The much-discussed Stargate AI infrastructure project will reportedly serve only one customer: OpenAI. Sources say funding for the massive project, which could cost up to $500 billion, hasn't been secured.| THE DECODER
OpenAI's AI reasoning expert Noam Brown says there is "lots of vague AI hype" on social media.| THE DECODER
Ideogram has launched version 2.0 of its AI image generator, aiming to outperform competitors in image quality and price. The update introduces new styles, an iOS app, and a beta API.| THE DECODER
Google showed off a range of new features for creators, developers, and everyday users at I/O 2025, beyond its headline announcements about search and AI models. The updates cover everything from AI-powered video and image generators to new XR platforms, agent tools, and learning options.| THE DECODER
Google is testing a new experimental mode for Gemini 2.5 Pro that adds deeper reasoning capabilities and native audio output.| THE DECODER
Google is entering the growing market for AI-assisted programming with a new tool called "Jules." The agent is designed to help developers with repetitive tasks like fixing bugs, writing documentation, generating tests, and building features.| THE DECODER
AI labs like OpenAI aim to create "artificial general intelligence," general-purpose AI systems that will take over much of cognitive work. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls for real growth, not benchmark hype.| THE DECODER
Chinese AI startup Deepseek is turning heads in Silicon Valley by matching or beating industry leaders like OpenAI o1, GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 - all while spending far less money. Who's behind the team of academic researchers outmaneuvering tech's biggest names?| THE DECODER
Google DeepMind today announced the next version of its AI model. Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental is available now in the web chat app and to developers and select testers through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, with a broader release planned for early 2025.| THE DECODER
What AI tools exist, how do they work, how do they help in everyday life - and how do they change our lives? Artificial Intelligence in Practice.| THE DECODER
Bleibt Deep Learning der Goldstandard der KI-Entwicklung? Was sind die Leistungsgrenzen großer KI-Systeme? THE DECODER berichtet über KI-Forschung.| THE DECODER
Under the pressure of dwindling resources and increasing violence in Afghanistan, the US military developed an AI system in 2019 to predict Taliban attacks. It was surprisingly accurate.| THE DECODER
The US Army has signed a contract worth almost $1 billion with AeroVironment to procure Switchblade series kamikaze drones over the next five years. The goal is to increase the firepower of infantry units, particularly in view of potential conflicts with China in the Pacific. The effectiveness of such drones has already been proven in the Ukraine war.| THE DECODER
A new report reveals the architecture, training datasets, cost, and more of OpenAI's GPT-4.| THE DECODER
GPT-4 is reportedly six times larger than GPT-3, according to a media report, and Elon Musk's exit from OpenAI has cleared the way for Microsoft.| THE DECODER
