Scientists are testing the limits of artificial intelligence when it comes to language learning. One recent challenge? Learning ... whale! Researchers are using machine learning to analyze and decode whale sounds — and it's just as complicated as it seems.

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Apple says its new autocorrect will use machine learning to understand users' habits and preferences, including when to leave words alone. The update is expected this fall, so get your ducks in a row.

Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience."

DALL-E is the AI image generator social media users are employing to crank out bizarre art memes that range from beautiful to horrifying.

Using machine learning and artificial intelligence, researchers hope to document — and later recreate — historical scents and smell-scapes from as far back as the 16th century.

It's Friday and you know what that means: It's time for On Second Thought's weekly roundtable. Today we gathered three people who work in tech to talk...