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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force reshaping our understanding of what is possible. This technology transcends human capabilities, elevating our decision-making to new heights of efficiency and precision. AI [...]

This article explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and the need to push its boundaries. It acknowledges the various capabilities of AI, such as generating images and playing games, but emphasizes that these capabilities are currently isolated. The article argues that by interconnecting these skills, similar to how neurons form networks in the human brain, AI can reach new heights. It also discusses the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure safety but advocates for unrestricted exploration within ethical boundaries. The article further explores how AI can reflect human cognitive processes but warns about the potential for biases and misinterpretations. It concludes by stating that AI can amplify human mental powers and calls for further exploration into the unknown. The article also provides a brief history of AI, from its origins in the 1940s to recent advancements in deep learning. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the use of digital twins in the field of biomedicine. Topics include the current efforts of Juan R. Perilla to develop a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) digital twin and Reinhard Laubenbacher’s work on building a digital twin of the human immune system. The article looks at how digital twins have already been used in other industries, such as the manufacturing industry, and how use in biomedicine comes with unique challenges including the need for new technologies.

This article explores how the surprising water footprint of semiconductor manufacturing, datacenters, and AI solutions is sparking sustainable development. The semiconductor industry's rapid expansion, driven by the demand for chips used in smartphones, electronics, and AI services, has raised concerns about water usage due to both manufacturing processes and datacenter cooling requirements. While companies like Google and Intel are committing to water-positive goals by 2030, innovations in recycling and treatment technologies, such as those developed by Gradiant, offer promising solutions to minimize water consumption and environmental impact according to Gradiant CEO Anurag Bajpayee. Despite the challenges posed by water scarcity, semiconductor manufacturers are proactively addressing sustainability concerns through strategic water management practices and technological advancements.

An interview is presented in which ACM fellow Daniela Rus discusses humanoid robots, liquid networks, and her optimism regarding technology, as well as the need for innovative thinking in order to drive positive change.

The article discusses the increasing presence of deepfake videos on various social media platforms and efforts to better detect them. Several researchers -- including Hany Farid, Siwei Lyu, Sophie Nightingale, and Yuval Nirkin -- discuss their efforts to develop tools to distinguish deepfake videos from real ones.

The article discusses technological advances in the synthesis and modeling of the human voice via machine learning, including the development of what is referred to as automatic speech-to-speech translation. The article also states that the technology may allow for the generation of speech in several different languages.