Self-improving language models are becoming reality with MIT's updated SEAL technique

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are gaining renewed attention for developing and open sourcing a technique that allows large language models (LLMs) — like those underp [...]

Gecko Robotics lands $71M Navy deal to send wall-climbing robots inside warships

The Pittsburgh startup’s AI platform will create digital twins of Pacific Fleet vessels, starting with 18 ships, as the Navy races to fix a maintenance crisis costing up to $20 billion a year. Rough [...]

How to stay calm when things go wrong, according to a Navy SEAL

Leadership lessons from William McRaven, best known for his role as the Navy SEAL commander in charge of the team that took down Osama Bin Laden [...]

Tech that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions

Regardless of how 2024 went for you, 2025 is another chance for all of us to make the new year better than the one that came before it. New Year’s resolutions are usually set with the best intention [...]

You wouldn't think Old Navy and AI belong in the same sentence — but here we are

Gap is betting Old Navy (GPS) and AI will help solidify its position in retail. Read more... [...]

Doctor Who “Wish World” review: The Last of the Time Lords (redux)

Spoilers for “Wish World.”<br /> Even the most daring artists, those that actively seek reinvention on a regular basis, will eventually wind up repeating themselves. If they’re lucky and s [...]

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

The Pentagon's new AI playbook treats slow adoption as a bigger risk than "imperfect alignment"

The US Department of the Navy has signed a strategy to "weaponize" data and AI and build an "AI-first" fleet. Large language models would run directly on warships, and an AI war co [...]

Devices with strong cybersecurity can now apply for a government seal of approval

In summer 2023, the Biden administration announced its plan to certify devices with a logo indicating powerful cybersecurity. Now, as Biden navigates his last couple weeks in office, the White House h [...]