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Use AI long enough and eventually you lose the ability to communicate your inner thoughts. You think in terms of LLM prompts. And if our inner thoughts then resemble LLM outputs does that mean the computer is getting smarter, or we are getting dumber?

Air and space were linked together in a recent flight test by General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Kepler Communications where a laser system was used to communicate between a standard aircraft and a low-Earth orbit satellite.

A robot that senses when a human is about to smile and simultaneously responds with one of its own could represent a big step towards developing robots with enhanced communication skills more conducive to building human trust, a new study suggests.

For deaf and hearing impaired people, voice recognition technology can be a barrier to effective communication. Now, researchers have used AI to develop a tool that converts sign language to text, potentially increasing inclusivity and accessibility.

It’s easier than ever for long-distance couples to stay connected, but if Skype calls and texting aren’t quite enough, the Flex-N-Feel glove, developed by researchers at Simon Fraser University, can help transmit the touch of a hand.

Toymail lets you send voice messages to little kids through Wi-Fi enabled smart toys that act as messengers, allowing you to talk to them and even have a two way conversation whenever you can't physically be there.

New apps for Apple devices help autistic children to communicate with other people.