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houstonpublicmedia. org > npr > 03/03/2026 > nx-s1-5729433 > scientists-make-a-pocket-sized-ai-brain-with-help-from-monkey-neurons

Scientists make a pocket-sized AI brain with help from monkey neurons

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1506+ words) A new study suggests AI systems could be a lot more efficient. Researchers were able to shrink an AI vision model to 1/1000th of its original size. A human brain consumes less power than a light bulb, while artificial intelligence systems…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > shows > engines-of-our-ingenuity > engines-podcast > 04/15/2026 > 548266 > the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-3253-machine-learning

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3253: Machine Learning

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (96+ words) Episode: 3253 Teaching Computers to Think." Today, Teaching a Computer. Episode: 3253 Teaching Computers to Think. Today, Teaching a Computer. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > shows > houston-matters > 03/30/2026 > 546862 > ai-and-creative-professions-march-30-2026

AI and creativity (March 30, 2026)

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (173+ words) On Monday's show: We get updates on No Kings protests over the weekend and wait times at Bush Airport. And, with new research suggesting AI can be helpful during the creative process, we ask a few Houston area creatives what…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > shows > engines-of-our-ingenuity > engines-podcast > 01/14/2026 > 539908 > the-engnies-of-our-ingenuity-3244-bias-in-face-recognition-software

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3244: Bias in Face Recognition Software

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (66+ words) Houston Public Media To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > shows > engines-of-our-ingenuity > engines-podcast > 01/11/2026 > 539886 > the-engnines-of-our-ingenuity-1506-the-first-mechanical-clocks

The Engnines of Our Ingenuity 1506: The First Mechanical Clocks

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (86+ words) Episode: 1506 The invisible invention of the clock." Today, we look for the first mechanical clock. Episode: 1506 The invisible invention of the clock. Today, we look for the first mechanical clock. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > npr > 08/20/2025 > nx-s1-5506334 > these-brain-implants-speak-your-mind-even-when-you-dont-want-to

These brain implants speak your mind " even when you don't want to

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1491+ words) Hello Houston is live! Join the conversation: Email | Call/Text | Watch | Listen Brain-implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also decode words they imagine, but don't intend to share. Surgically implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > shows > engines-of-our-ingenuity > engines-podcast > 08/20/2025 > 528445 > the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2658-massively-multiplayer-mathematics

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2658: Massively Multiplayer Mathematics

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (208+ words) Episode: 2658 Massively Multiplayer Mathematics." Today, let's talk massively multiplayer mathematics. " Episode: 2658 Massively Multiplayer Mathematics. Today, let's talk massively multiplayer mathematics. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast…...