1. One thing that helps
Move over, Flipper — there's a new dolphin whisperer in town.
Google is making waves with DolphinGemma, an AI designed to communicate with dolphins. Built on the same tech as Gemini, DolphinGemma can identify patterns and decode the clicks and whistles dolphins use to talk to each other.
A key part of this project is CHAT (Cetacean Hearing Augmentation Telemetry), a system that creates synthetic dolphin whistles. DolphinGemma helps researchers understand dolphin sounds, while CHAT will emit whistles for communication. Imagine an artificial language shared by dolphins and humans.
The ultimate goal? Go beyond dolphin tricks and into real interspecies communication that could help with conservation, behavior studies, and maybe — just maybe — figuring out what Flipper was really trying to say all those years. Pretty sure it was "Let me out of here!"
2. One to be wary of
Are you interviewing people over video? If so, you may not be speaking to a human. According to Gartner, by 2028, 1 in 4 job applicants may be fake - not just fibbing on resumes, but full-on AI-generated imposters: deepfake videos, synthetic voices, and algorithmically-crafted career histories.
Security expert Dawid Moczadlo recently shared a wild example on LinkedIn. An applicant allegedly used AI to alter their appearance during a live video interview.
What can hiring managers do?
1. Verify everything. Look for inconsistencies in resumes and online profiles. Use verification tools if needed.
2. Ask cultural questions. Ask them things about their country, city, or campus. The more specific your questions, the better.
3. Watch for visual/audio glitches. Deepfakes can glitch.
This isn't a warning about the future — it's happening right now. As AI tools become more accessible, the threat of fake candidates isn’t just a curiosity… it’s a security risk.
3. One to amaze
For decades, sci-fi has teased us with holograms you could swipe, poke, and pinch "Iron Man" style. Now, scientists have taken a giant leap forward and built a tangible hologram you can actually interact with.
Most hologram systems use rigid diffusers that don’t react well to touch. This team swapped those out for elastic oscillators that bend without breaking the image. They also implemented smart image correction to maintain a consistent image projection even when the oscillators are deformed. The result? A tangible hologram that responds to the user’s input!
You can scroll, pinch, and tap right on the projected image. This opens the door to real-time 3D collaboration. Think museums, classrooms, or even next-gen chessboards.
This isn’t just for fun and games - it’s a glimpse at the future of digital interaction. A future where holograms can be used to help teach and train.