EnergyAugust 14, 2023
The Superconductor Sensation Has Fizzled, and That’s Fine
The rise and fall of LK-99 offers a lesson on how to consider technology’s role in urgently needed energy transitions
Stories by Lauren Leffer
Lauren Leffer is a contributing writer and former tech reporting fellow at Scientific American. She covers many subjects, including artificial intelligence, climate and weird biology, because she's curious to a fault. Follow her on X @lauren_leffer and on Bluesky @laurenleffer.bsky.social
Artificial IntelligenceAugust 8, 2023
Tech Companies’ New Favorite Solution for the AI Content Crisis Isn’t Enough
From college plagiarism to cybercrime scams, generative AI is eroding trust in online content. Digital watermarking is no quick fix for the problem
Artificial IntelligenceAugust 2, 2023
Yes, AI Models Can Get Worse over Time
More training and more data can have unintended consequences for machine-learning models such as GPT-4
ArtsJuly 25, 2023
Can AI Replace Actors? Here’s How Digital Double Tech Works
Motion capture and detailed face scans allow TV and film production teams to replicate a performer’s likeness. Generative AI is making the process faster and easier