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Benjamin Powers is a technology reporter. He focuses on artificial intelligence, social media and privacy, examining how these areas are reshaping technology regulations, among other topics. He was previously a tech reporter at The Messenger, the tech reporter at Grid and the privacy reporter at CoinDesk.
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This AI Smell-O-Vision Device for Video Games Stinks
HOLD YOUR NOSEGamescent lets gamers experience smells such as burning rubber, gunfire, and explosions. But is it a breath of fresh air or just a stinker?
Benjamin Powers | Published Apr 01, 2024

We Can’t Tell the Difference Between a Robot and Human Voice
WHAT’S REAL EVENA study shows that even when people are told to watch out for digitally altered voices, they can’t detect them.
Benjamin Powers | Published Apr 25, 2019

How Virtual Reality Can Help Fight Dementia
RECREATED MEMORIESImmersive experiences have been used for video games and entertainment. But a new therapy could make VR an accessible therapy for dementia patients.
Benjamin Powers | Published Nov 02, 2018
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