Vision language models exhibit a form of self-delusion that echoes human psychology – they see patterns that aren't there.… The current version of ChatGPT, based on GPT-5, does so. Replicating an ...

Dudi Ben Simon transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, blending reality with illusion in playful, thought-provoking ...

Everyone loves an optical illusion — even if they leave us completely stumped — and they're all around us in the natural world. From an underwater waterfall in the Indian Ocean to a surrealist scene ...

A viral '7-Second Challenge' is baffling internet users, tasking them to find a hidden dog amidst a sea of pandas. This ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Most people use the terms “optical illusion” and “visual illusion” interchangeably, much like “fluid” and “liquid” or “sofa” and “couch” are synonyms. At first glance, this might be seemingly pedantic ...

Allen Institute researcher Jerome Lecoq points to one of the diagrams that was used in a study focusing on how the brain interprets optical illusions. (Allen Institute Photo / Erik Dinnel) Our brains ...

A new attraction on the Third Street Promenade is turning heads — and perspectives — as the Museum of Illusions officially opens its doors in Santa Monica. The immersive space spans 12,000 square feet ...

Sydney has gone topsy-turvy with the Australian debut of Museum of Illusions. The interactive experience has close to 70 locations in 29 countries, showcasing more than 80 mind-bending installations ...