AI Pulse

A recent story by Laurie Clarke explores the implications of therapists using artificial intelligence (AI) in their practice without informing clients. The article highlights the potential therapeutic benefits of AI, referencing earlier work on a clinical trial involving an AI bot for therapy that yielded promising results. However, it raises concerns about the covert use […]

Spotify is set to introduce lossless audio streaming, available at 24-bit / 44.1kHz using FLAC files. This marks a significant upgrade from its standard quality streams, which range from 96Kbps to 320Kbps. While many listeners using Bluetooth earbuds or mobile devices may not discern differences between 320Kbps streams and lossless audio, those utilizing high-quality wired

As September unfolds, many individuals are preparing for back-to-school routines and the arrival of cooler weather, especially in northern regions. This seasonal shift, coupled with ongoing political tensions, may lead some to seek affordable entertainment options. One such option is an ongoing promotional offer from Paramount, which is currently offering significant discounts on its streaming

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads: A Unique Blend of Animation and Culture Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, a new series on Adult Swim, is a Spanish-language telenovela set in Ecuador. This show draws inspiration from George Cukor’s 1939 film The Women, but features modern storytelling techniques, particularly stop-motion animation. Created by Gonzalo Cordova in collaboration with Cinema

The film Exit 8 is noted for effectively adapting its source material—a video game that places players in a never-ending hallway of a Tokyo subway station. Director Genki Kawamura aimed to create a unique cinematic experience rather than a straightforward game adaptation. He emphasized the importance of blurring the lines between video gaming and cinema

Every year, MIT Technology Review recognizes emerging talent in its Innovators Under 35 list, highlighting young scientists, entrepreneurs, and inventors from around the globe. The 2025 edition has recently been published amid a challenging context for the U.S. scientific community, which has been experiencing significant pressure. Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency in January,

Generative AI is increasingly recognized for its potential in finance-related functions such as treasury management, cash flow forecasting, revenue management, liquidity analysis, contract automation, and investment evaluation. However, there are challenges regarding the integration of generative AI into forecasting tasks due to inherent mathematical limitations in large language models (LLMs). According to Deloitte’s 2024 State

Gun violence has been identified as a significant public health issue by experts in the field. In 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy characterized it as a public health crisis, emphasizing the need to protect children from firearm violence and to address the issue through a public health framework. This approach focuses on identifying populations

Diffusion models are designed to create specific images based on user inputs, typically through text prompts. To enhance the image generation process, these models are often paired with large language models (LLMs), which provide guidance by evaluating how well the generated images match the textual descriptions. This pairing helps refine the output, steering the diffusion

This week, the Trump administration introduced a new strategy aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of American children. The report, titled “Make Our Children Healthy Again,” emphasizes the importance of healthier eating habits and increased physical activity among children. However, the report does not address a significant concern: the leading cause of death for