Reprogramming the AI that wanted to name paint colors and failed miserably

Several weeks ago, artist and coder Janelle Shane tried to train a neural network to name paint colors. The results were…not good. “Stanky Bean” was a kind of dull pink, and “Stoner Blue” was gray. Then there were the three shades of brown known as “Dope,” “Burble Simp,” and “Turdly.” These results were so bad […]

Scientists rejuvenate blood by reprogramming cells

Like it or not, your body gradually loses its capacity for producing blood as you age — that’s why immune deficiencies, leukemia and other blood conditions become more likely with time. Scientists may have found a way to turn back the clock, though. They’ve found a way to rejuvenate blood by reprogramming the stem cells […]