AI: Questions for Roger Penrose on Orch-OR quantum consciousness, sentience

Scientist proposes radical new theory of consciousness - and it rules out AI becoming conscious in the future

Scientist proposes radical new theory of consciousness - and it rules out AI becoming conscious in the future

Claude AI evolved its own human-like thinking space – Anthropic

Claude AI has reportedly evolved an internal space to manipulate concepts without outputting them as words, similar to a human’s thinking Read Full Article at RT.com

Liberal education in the U.S., the AI challenge and the pope * WorldNetDaily * by Peter Berkowitz, Real Clear Wire

Source link At a mid-April dinner at a D.C. think tank, I was asked to offer a few words on education and artificial intelligence. I observed that constantly improving AI

Why this former OpenAI researcher thinks it’s time to start gaming out AI’s future

Former OpenAI safety researcher Steven Adler explains why simulating AI’s rise could help us prepare.

Artificial Intelligence and the Fabricated Reality

Omer Sidahmed Abstract Artificial intelligence is often discussed through a technical or economic lens, detached from its material, cultural, and ethical foundations. This essay offers a different reading—one that begins with water as a hidden yet essential component in cooling algorithms, and extends to questions of memory, simulation, and responsibility. Rather than asking what AI

Anthropic built a tool that reads Claude’s unspoken thoughts. Then it caught the model scheming

Anthropic has built something close to a mind-reading tool for its own AI. What it found sits somewhere between a breakthrough and an unsettling party trick. Anthropic researchers now have the clearest view yet of what a large language model does while it thinks. In a paper published on the company’s Transformer Circuits site, they [] This story continues at The Next Web

Does AI mark an inflection point for civilization? | The Excerpt

In “The God Test,” Robert Wright argues that the real challenge of AI isn’t just building smarter machines—it’s deciding whether we can evolve, morally and politically, fast enough to develop an AI that’s mutually beneficial. As these systems begin to mirror—and amplify—human intelligence, agency, and even our flaws, the stakes become existential. Humans have shown that we can evolve. The question is: Will we? Author Robert Wright joins The Excerpt to talk about his new book. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Why AI believes Crimea is Russian — and what to do about it

Not so long ago, Anthropic, one of the leaders in the global AI market and the creator of Claude, published its largest study on what people expect from AI. It is based on 80,000 conversations across 159 countries, with a world map as the central element.One detail that

Anthropic found a hidden space where Claude puzzles over concepts

The AI firm Anthropic has developed a technique that has given it the clearest glimpse yet at what’s really going on inside large language models as they answer questions or carry out tasks. What they found ranges from the mundane to the unnerving. Researchers at the company built a tool called the Jacobian lens (or

Satya Nadella está haciendo la pregunta correcta

La idea más importante sobre inteligencia artificial en estos momentos puede que no provenga de un artículo científico, del lanzamiento de un nuevo modelo o de un benchmark. Puede que provenga de un breve ensayo publicado en X por el CEO de Microsoft, Satya Nadella. En él, Nadella sostiene que el futuro de la empresa

Kecerdasan buatan lemahkan keupayaan berfikir

SUATU ketika dahulu tugasan yang perlu disiapkan memerlukan masa berjam-jam, atau berhari-hari kini boleh diselesaikan dalam beberapa minit sahaja dengan bantuan alatan kecerdasan buatan (AI), manusia boleh menulis, menganalisis atau menyusun idea tanpa berfikir panjang. Fenomena ini bukan hanya sekadar persepsi tetapi realiti kerana statistik global berdasarkan Institut Ekonomi AI Microsoft (2025), menunjukkan hampir satu ... Read more The post Kecerdasan buatan lemahkan keupayaan berfikir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

When asked if AI will make humans unnecessary, Bill Gates said, "we will decide". Who is we [Scary]

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Occam’s razor has lost its edge. Can we sharpen our search for truth?

Seeking out the simplest, most elegant explanations has served scientists well for centuries, but cognitive scientist Marina Dubova’s experiments are revealing better ways to uncover reality

Anthropic wants you to use AI to decide whether or not you should use AI.

On Thursday, Anthropic released reflection, a new feature that lets users track and review their Claude activity. Available now in beta The post Anthropic wants you to use AI to decide whether or not you should use AI. appeared first on The New Stack.

Anthropic Says Claude Can Mimic How The Human Brain Processes Information

Yesterday Anthropic launched a video stating that Claude was able to mimic how the human brain processes information. Calling 'the collection of these patterns the J-space—named after the technique we used to find them, involving a mathematical concept called the Jacobian. Miriam Vogel, President and CEO of EqualAI joins to discuss this as well as what this revelation means for future of AI. (Source: Bloomberg)

MaxLinear: Quietly Riding The AI Wave

MaxLinear: Quietly Riding The AI Wave

Beyond The Visible: A scientific and philosophical response to Feynman’s case against the existence of God

I recently encountered a widely circulated YouTube video attributed to Richard Feynman, one of the Twentieth Century’s most brilliant theoretical physicists, in which he advances four arguments for why the existence of God is not merely improbable, but logically impossible. His arguments are framed with rhetorical elegance and genuine scientific passion, and they deserve to be taken with full seriousness. This essay is not a theological polemic, nor is it a dismissal of science. I deeply revere physics. It has trained my mind and given me tools that few disciplines offer. But it is precisely because I understand physics at a technical level that I recognize where Feynman’s arguments, compelling as they sound, exceed what physics actually demonstrates. His conclusions rest on philosophical assumptions that physics itself cannot establish.

Nvidia gets all agentic about supercomputing for scientific research

Tireless AI agents could help scientists do research humans alone can't, says GPU giant

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Bets On AI Productivity To Justify Future Rate Cuts

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Reserve, has positioned artificial intelligence as central to his economic outlook and future monetary policy decisions. Warsh has described AI as “the most productivity-enhancing wave of our lifetimes — past, present and future,” framing it as a potential justification for lower interest rates down the road. [] The post Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Bets On AI Productivity To Justify Future Rate Cuts appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

As better chatbots get harder to build, AI turns to simulated worlds

In pursuit of human-level intelligence, researchers are developing agents that learn by acting in virtual environments rather than simply absorbing more text

UN chief urges countries to push for joint AI rules without delay

Independent Scientific Panel on AI to help close the knowledge gap and assess the real impacts of AI across economies and societies, says Guterres

Should You Buy Nvidia Stock Right Now? A Compelling Answer Is Hiding in Plain Sight.

There are plenty of questions swirling around the AI chipmaker. Don't let that blind you from the obvious answer.

Google Warns AI Consciousness Debate Could Become a Political Battleground

A new paper from Google DeepMind argues that disagreements over whether AI is conscious could spill into politics, law, and public institutions.

Anthropic is adding former Fed chair Ben Bernanke to its AI oversight board

The Nobel laureate and former Federal Reserve chair will advise the AI company on how artificial intelligence is affecting economies and workforces

Korea is proof that light still exists, French novelist says

For bestselling French novelist Bernard Werber, artificial intelligence is already yesterday's question. Speaking at a press conference Thursday during the Seoul International Book Fair, where France is the guest of honor, marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, Werber said that humanity has always lived through technological upheaval. AI has become such a major topic that it has generated enormous fear, the 64-year-old writer said. But every scientific dis

Journalist Karen Hao on Sam Altman, OpenAI & the "Quasi-Religious" Push for Artificial Intelligence

As part of our July Fourth special broadcast, we continue our extended interview with Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI. The book documents the rise of OpenAI and how the AI industry is leading to a new form of colonialism. “One of the things that you really have to understand about AI development today is that there are what I call quasi-religious movements that have developed within Silicon Valley,” says Hao. “The concept of artificial general intelligence is not one that’s scientifically grounded.”

Not Cyborgs Yet. AI Gives Humans Super Assist In a Swiss Lab Breakthrough

In his book AI to Eye Professor Riener argues that Artificial Intelligence has the potential to make the world more inclusive, but only if it is designed with people at its center.

BOOK BITES | Not Quite Dead Yet, The Proving Ground, Faces and Phases of Resilience

From page-turning suspense by Michael Connelly to thoughtful reflection, this week’s reviews explore AI ethics, justice, identity and resilience

Slate Crossword: Asimov Anthology That Foresaw the Ethical Quandaries of A.I. (Six Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for July 10, 2026.

The Dopamine Dilemma: How Instant AI Gratification Fuels Over-Reliance and Undermines Critical Thinking

Have you ever found yourself reaching for an artificial intelligence (AI) tool like ChatGPT or Gemini before even attempting to solve a problem on your own? If so, you’re not alone. This impulse is more than just a modern convenience; it’s rooted in the way our brains are wired to seek instant gratification. Just as “mindless scrolling” on social media can [] The post The Dopamine Dilemma: How Instant AI Gratification Fuels Over-Reliance and Undermines Critical Thinking appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching Learning.

REFINE: A Structured Approach to AI Prompting for Educators

Related Podcast Episode Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and in many of the digital tools teachers already use for lesson planning, grading, and assessment. These platforms are doing much of the heavy lifting in designing instructional materials and assessments. If you already have a favorite tool that works for your context, you may not feel [] The post REFINE: A Structured Approach to AI Prompting for Educators appeared first on Dr. Catlin Tucker.

Americans increasingly turn to AI for mental healthcare: poll

Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools for mental health advice and therapists are divided. An American Psychological Association (APA) survey released June 16 found that 39 of psychologists have had conversations with patients who used AI to self-diagnose. About one-third of respondents said their patients are relying on AI for help with self-discipline, affirmations []...Click to read more

Anthropic Releases Paper About Claude’s Mental ‘Workspace.’ Don’t Read It Uncritically

Anthropic's paper and supplementary materials hint at consciousness, perhaps a bit hastily.

Podcast: Formal Methods for Every Engineer in an AI-Powered Future

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture Methods spoke to Gabriela Moreira about making formal methods accessible through the Quint specification language, how AI is dramatically lowering the barrier to entry for formal specification and model-based testing, and why defining correct system behaviour remains essential human work in an AI-driven world. By Gabriela Moreira

Could Artificial Intelligence Create Better Interest Rates for America?

Could artificial intelligence improve the economy by creating different interest rates for businesses and consumers? Explore the future of AI driven monetary policy.

Slate Crossword: Soccer Punishment at the Center of a FIFA Brouhaha (Seven Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for July 7, 2026.

Anthropic’s Reflect Dashboard Tracks How You Use Claude — and Steers You Back to It

Anthropic has quietly launched Reflect, a beta analytics dashboard showing Claude users their conversation habits, topic patterns, and usage times. The feature pitches mindful AI use while steering users toward Claude's own product ecosystem.