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AI is already in much of the music you hear. It can be as mundane as a production tool or as deceptive as a fake recording artist - and a whole lot in between.

Smartphone video, ICE-tracking apps and 3D-printed whistles have been emblematic of the protests in Minneapolis. Social movements have long latched onto and been catalyzed by new technologies.

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.

Detroiters are hospitalized for asthma four times more often than Michigan residents overall. A proactive approach to care can improve symptom management.

Your feet can send a lot of sensory information to your brain. But whether you believe that your footwear is affecting your cognition may matter more than what shoes you wear.

Today, there aren't just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.

Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they're vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.

What if an AI system could recognize when it's confused or when to think more carefully? Researchers are working to give large language models these metacognitive abilities.

Seashells are the skeletons of sea creatures - and they're older than you might think.

As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you've built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.