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Do Chatbots Understand You?

I used to think that today’s so-called “artificial intelligences” are actually pretty dumb. But I’ve recently changed my mind. In this video I want to explain why I think that they do understand some of what they do, if not…

Science News: March 2023, Week 2

Today we’ll talk about a new LHC anomaly, wakefield acceleration, nuclear fusion progress, how to look around corners in augmented reality, the largest magnetic fields we’ve ever seen, engineers who have designed better wood, birds that change their colour, metamaterials…

Marijuana: All you need to know

In this video we have collected everything you need to know about marijuana and cannabis. What are the risks and benefit? Medical uses? Is it a good idea to legalize it and what experiences did those countries make who already…

Science News: March 2023, Week 1

Today we’ll talk about computers made of human brain cells, galaxies that are too big to exist, how the Brits prevented a global chocolate disaster, what the Milky Way’s black hole is having for dinner, how to get radioactive compounds…