Existing research suggests that machine translations of literary texts remain unsatisfactory. Such quality assessment often relies on automated metrics and subjective human ratings, with little attention to the stylistic features of machine translation. Empirical evidence is also scant on whether the advent of AI will transform the literary translation landscape, with implications for other critical domains for translation such as creative industries more broadly. This pioneering study investigates the stylistic features of AI translations, specifically examining GPT -4's performance against human translations in a Chinese online literature task. Our computational stylometry analysis reveals that GPT -4 translations closely mirror human translations in lexical, syntactic and content features. As such, AI translations can in fact replicate the'human touch' in literary translation style. The study provides critical insights into the implications of AI on literary translation in the posthuman, where the line between machine and human translations may become increasingly blurry.

This week in tech: Elon Musk and Donald Trump flood the zone and deploy brinkmanship as a negotiating tactic; US Immigration and Customs Enforcement learns search engine optimization amid arrests and deportations; and Spotify tries to soften its algorithmic image with human-centric public relations. Donald Trump has issued a record number of executive orders since his presidency began: ending birthright citizenship, banning gender transitions for anyone under 19, pardoning the rioters of the January 6 attack, and more. Elon Musk, the world's richest man in charge of the "department of government efficiency", has raided an equally dizzying swath of federal agencies with the stated goal of "slashing waste, fraud, and abuse". Among the half-dozen bureaus are the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Education, Department of Labor and, most viciously, the US Agency for International Development (USAid). Trump and Musk are doing their utmost to "flood the zone" – a tactic that the former Trump administration strategist Steve Bannon has touted as one that will purposefully overwhelm the opposition and the media.

Editing human embryos is restricted in much of the world--and making an edited baby is fully illegal in most countries surveyed by legal scholars. But advancing technology could render the embryo issue moot. New ways of adding CRISPR, the revolutionary gene editing tool, to the bodies of people already born could let them easily receive changes as well. It's possible that in 125 years, many people will be the beneficiaries of multiple rare, but useful, gene mutations currently found in only small segments of the population. These could protect us against common diseases and infections, but eventually they could also yield improvements in other traits, such as height, metabolism, or even cognition. But humanity won't necessarily do things the right way.

You want me to choose whether we have red or white wine? First, let me tell you about being abducted by aliens. I was standing on Westminster Bridge in London, and Big Ben had just chimed the hour. Next moment, I am on the bridge of a starship, face-to-face with the pointy-eared alien from that '60s sci-fi show. "Either this is a dream, or something's interfering with my mind. "We thought this would make the transition easier for you." The only realistic way to travel across the galaxy is as an artificial intelligence. Our ship is crewed by AIs." Why?" Somehow, I'd expected first contact with aliens to be more profound, but then I didn't do it every day. "Even your primitive designs have benefited from interaction between AIs--it's the best way to enable machine learning.

AI and robotics technologies have witnessed remarkable advancements in the past decade, revolutionizing work patterns and opportunities in various domains. The application of these technologies has propelled society towards an era of symbiosis between humans and machines. To facilitate efficient communication between humans and intelligent robots, we propose the "Avatar" system, an immersive low-latency panoramic human-robot interaction platform. We have designed and tested a prototype of a rugged mobile platform integrated with edge computing units, panoramic video capture devices, power batteries, robot arms, and network communication equipment. Under favorable network conditions, we achieved a low-latency high-definition panoramic visual experience with a delay of 357ms. Operators can utilize VR headsets and controllers for real-time immersive control of robots and devices. The system enables remote control over vast physical distances, spanning campuses, provinces, countries, and even continents (New York to Shenzhen). Additionally, the system incorporates visual SLAM technology for map and trajectory recording, providing autonomous navigation capabilities. We believe that this intuitive system platform can enhance efficiency and situational experience in human-robot collaboration, and with further advancements in related technologies, it will become a versatile tool for efficient and symbiotic cooperation between AI and humans.

CyberGuy explains how to leave FaceTime messages on iOS 17. Whether you're a new parent or a seasoned one, we know how stressful and challenging it can be to raise children in this fast-paced and ever-changing world. Many parents today are looking for ways to leverage technology to enhance their parenting skills and support their children's development. And the best part is, you don't need to be a tech expert to use them. All you need is a device, an internet connection, and a chatbot named ChatGPT.

AI might slowly be taking over the world but it is still lagging behind at online dating, a study claims. Singletons are far more likely to swipe right on a real-life profile compared to one written by ChatGPT. The results found 36 per cent of women said'Yes' on Tinder to an AI-generated male but this rose to almost 64 per cent who did so for genuine life details. But it was far closer for men, who swiped right for 46 per cent of AI summaries and 54 per cent of those written by humans. Alex Limanowka, a relationship coach and psychotherapist, said: 'This gender disparity suggests that men often rely more on photos and may swipe right without reading the woman's profile.'

Dukaan CEO and founder Suumit Shah explains why he laid of 90% of his customer support staff after saying AI outperformed them. The real estate market might feel the shifts and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI). But when it comes to making perhaps the most significant purchase of one's life, homebuyers will want that human touch, experts told Fox News Digital. "I don't think it's going to replace how we necessarily do business and automate it, but I think it's going to enhance the amount of data that we have available," Pierre Debbas, co-managing partner of Rommer Debbas LLP, said. He argued it will allow Realtors to "provide the consumer with more accurate information and maybe a broader scope of data in making their decisions when buying a home." AI has already reshaped a number of industries, including the very industry that created it, leading to rapidly decreasing work opportunities and doomsday prophecies of no more tech jobs in five years.

"The news is … there is no news." With those words, outside St Mary's Hospital in London awaiting the birth of Prince George in July 2013, my reporting for the BBC went viral on the internet. My somewhat testy response to standing in the street with nothing to say had struck a chord with many. Not for what I was saying but the way I was saying it. The slight annoyance that four decades of reporting from around the globe had led to this moment.

As an AI language model, I might be biased, but let's talk about the rise of AI-powered content creation. While many companies are eager to embrace this technology to save time and money, some writers may feel threatened. They fear that machines will take their jobs and replace the human touch. However, is AI-powered content creation flawless? Let's dive into this topic and find out. AI-powered content creation has been a buzzword in the marketing industry for some time now.