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Ghost in the Machine: When Does AI Become Sentient?
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A Google engineer made headlines for claiming that an AI called LaMDA had become sentient or conscious. While many AI scientists disagreed, what would it take for an AI to ever become sentient?
Who Owns the Copyright, AI or the Artist?
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Navigating copyright law has never been more confusing. With the onslaught of AI in art and content, is copyright law now as good as dead?
How do automakers use independent research?
How do automakers use independent research? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how automakers use independent research.
Can China control the weather?
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Weather control is being looked at by Chinese officials as a way of ensuring clear skies for the Olympic Games. Read about weather control methods.
How Dehydrated Food Works
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Dehydrated food has a long history. Find out how snacks and other foods are dehydrated and if dehydrated foods are healthy.
5 Green Methods to Survive the Apocalypse
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The green movement isn't going to die just because the world ends. In fact, sustainable types might even have a leg up post-apocalypse. Here's how.
How Postdoctoral Admissions Works
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Postdoctoral admissions are slightly different than other types of college admissions processes. Learn about postdoctoral admissions in this article.
How Maps Work
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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.
Why Do We Turn Down the Radio When We're Lost?
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You've probably experienced that moment where you're driving, get lost, turn down the radio, and then think, "Why did I just do that?"
How Narcissism Works
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Are we becoming raging narcissists? Probably not, but that doesn't mean your selfie habit is healthy. Learn more about narcissism at HowStuffWorks.