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Estonia's AI Leap Brings Chatbots Into Schools

3 days ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Eliza Strickland

Estonia has a reputation as one of the most digitally advanced nations in the world, thanks to its efficient digital platforms for government services and its startup-friendly culture. Its citizens’ digital prowess is largely due to the government’s decades-long campaign to bring technology into schools. Now, the government is launching AI Leap 2025, which will bring AI tools to an initial cohort of 20,000 high school students in September.
Should Humanity Make Way for an AI "Worthy Successor"?

4 days ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Eliza Strickland

These days, it’s not unusual to encounter “doomers” in AI circles—people who think that superintelligent AI will wipe out humanity either because it wants our stuff or finds us annoying. And there are plenty of serious AI researchers working on “alignment,” or ensuring that AI systems’ goals match our own, so that AI will support human flourishing rather than ending it.
AI Language Models Haven't Been Able to Do Metalinguistics... Until Now

1 week ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Michelle Hampson

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. AI language models seem to get more sophisticated by the day, prompting questions of when they will fully match humans in their linguistic abilities. The time, as it turns out, may be sooner than you think.
Funding Cuts Threaten Critical Chip Security Research

1 week ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Aaron Mok

As part of the Trump administration’s push to reduce government spending, the U.S. Department of Defense has rolled back more than US $580 million in funding, including $360 million in grants, some of which were tied to universities. The cuts pumped the brakes on troves of projects across the country, including national security-focused research that President Trump deemed unaligned with national priorities.
Autonomous Planes: Will Pilots Become Relics of the Past?

1 week ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Elan Head

In August 2001, an anonymous guest posted on the forum at Airliners.net, a popular aviation website. “How Long Will Pilots Be Needed?” they wondered, observing that “20 years or so down the road” technology could be so advanced that planes would fly themselves.
Airbnb's Brainchild Airflow Went From Stagnation to Innovation

1 week ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Rina Caballar

Vikram Koka stumbled upon Apache Airflow in late 2019. He was working in the Internet of Things industry and searching for a solution to orchestrate sensor data using software. Airflow seemed to be a perfect fit, but Koka noticed the open-source project’s stagnant state. Thus began a journey to breathe a second life into this dying software. Airflow was the brainchild of Airbnb.
Stevens Prof Kevin Lu Drives Standards Forward

2 weeks ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Willie Jones

Growing up in Taipei, Taiwan, in the 1960s with limited access to television and other forms of entertainment, Kevin Lu amused himself by examining how machines worked. He became fascinated by heavy construction equipment and built miniature versions of the machinery out of scrap materials. “We didn’t have a lot at the time,” Lu recalls. “TV was just becoming available to the average household, and there weren’t many toys.
Art Restoration Gets a High-Tech Makeover

2 weeks ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Elie Dolgin

Masterpieces like The Mona Lisa orThe Coronation of Napoleonare admired by tens of thousands of visitors to the Louvre each day. Yet, deep within the Paris museum’s vaults lie thousands more works of art that—whether due to space limitations, conservation requirements, or scarce restoration resources—never make it onto the walls of the world’s most famous art institution. A new restoration technique that bridges digital innovation and traditional art care aims to change that.
Cyborg Embryos Offer New Insights Into Brain Growth

2 weeks ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Charles Choi

Scientists have created cyborg embryos by implanting electrode arrays into the developing brains of frogs, mice, and salamanders. Although the researchers reject implants in human embryos as unethical, they suggest their technology might one day help study and treat neurodevelopmental conditions in children. The stretchable technology at the core of the electrode arrays could record brain activity while still being soft enough to accommodate the children’s growth.
Smartphone-Blocking Tech Prevents Driver Distraction Crashes

2 weeks ago | spectrum.ieee.org | Willie Jones

As mobile phone use continues to be a leading cause of vehicle accidents, a range of technologies has emerged designed to combat distracted driving. From mobile apps to hardware-integrated systems, these tools aim to limit phone use behind the wheel. But a closer look reveals significant differences in how effectively they prevent distractions—especially in fleet vehicles.