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The Chatbot Beat the Con Artist: AI Doubled the Scam Success Rate in a New Study
A new study from Northeastern University and other institutions found that AI chatbots are twice as effective as human con artists in persuading targets to fall for investment scams. Even when participants correctly identified the chatbot, they were more than twice as likely to comply with its requests, such as downloading an app or playing an online game.
WashU fuel cell breakthrough targets data centers that keep draining the grid
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new catalyst for low-temperature fuel cells that significantly improves durability and performance, potentially enabling data centers to generate their own electricity from hydrogen. The breakthrough involves a novel carbon nanostructure that allows platinum-cobalt nanoparticles to remain stable and highly ordered at high temperatures, retaining 85% of their performance after extensive testing. While still in the laboratory phase, this development could reduce the strain on the energy grid caused by increasing data center electricity consumption.
The best game design programs, ranked by The Princeton Review 2026
The Princeton Review has ranked the top undergraduate and graduate game design programs for 2026. The rankings highlight institutions based on factors such as faculty expertise, graduate employment rates, and alumni success. The article also touches on the role of AI in game development and provides examples of student projects.
