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Photonic AI chip targets faster convolutions with far less energy

Engineers at the University of Florida have built a photonic chip that performs convolutions, the most compute-heavy operation in modern AI, using light instead of electricity and delivering roughly ...
eWeek

7 Best ChatGPT Image Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Photos

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...
Reuters

Musk's AI bot Grok limits some image generation on X after backlash

Grok's image generation restricted to paid subscribers after backlash Standalone Grok app and tab on X still allow image generation without subscription European lawmakers have urged legal action over ...
Bleeping Computer

Chinese state hackers use rootkit to hide ToneShell malware activity

A new sample of the ToneShell backdoor, typically seen in Chinese cyberespionage campaigns, has been delivered through a kernel-mode loader in attacks against government organizations. Security ...
IEEE

Welding defect classification based on convolution neural network (CNN) and Gaussian kernel

Abstract: Visual inspection process for weld defects still manually operated by human vision, so the result of the test still highly subjective. In this research, the visual inspection process will be ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Study Challenges Link Between Social Media Use and Body Image

Total social media time does not significantly affect adolescents' weight concerns or dieting frequency, according to the study's findings. Exploratory analyses suggest potential associations between ...
BGR

Nano Banana AI Image Generator Is Now Available In Google Search: Here's How To Use It

Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash AI image generation model was known as Nano Banana during pre-release testing when it first went viral. The name stuck after Google released Nano Banana in late August. The ...
Mashable

Here’s how to try Google’s hot new Nano Banana image generator

Google launched the Nano Banana image generator in late August, and it's been building momentum through word of mouth ever since. The new model, officially dubbed Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, actually shot ...
TechCrunch

Vocal Image is using AI to help people communicate better

With 4 million app downloads, Estonia-based startup Vocal Image aims to help people improve their voice and communication skills with AI-powered coaching. But out of its 160,000 active users, it may ...
Mashable

I tried the Gemini 'nano banana' AI image editing model that topped LMArena

A mystery AI image editor named "nano banana" recently rose to the top of LMArena, the most popular AI leaderboard. The model easily bested its opponents in the arena, which lets users test AI models ...
The Verge

Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples

A photographer confirmed to The Verge that Nothing had licensed their image via a stock photo marketplace. A photographer confirmed to The Verge that Nothing had licensed their image via a stock ...