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In a study conducted by Ph.D. candidate Andres Rosero and his team at George Mason University, the concept of robot deception was put to the test. The study aimed to investigate the acceptance of robots telling lies in various scenarios. With the rise of robots working alongside humans, understanding human reactions to robot deception is

Cathay Pacific recently announced that it will resume full operations by Saturday after facing a major setback due to defective engine fuel lines on its Airbus A350 planes. The Hong Kong-based airline, known for being one of the largest operators of the A350 jetliner globally, had to ground 48 planes for urgent checks and repairs

Nearly a decade after Volkswagen’s “dieselgate” scandal rocked the automotive industry, former CEO Martin Winterkorn is finally facing trial. The scandal, which came to light in 2015, revealed that VW had been using software to manipulate emissions levels in millions of vehicles worldwide. This led to one of Germany’s most significant post-war industrial scandals, tarnishing

The COOLBat joint research project is paving the way for the future of electric vehicles by developing next-generation battery enclosures with more charging power, higher range, and lower environmental impact. This collaborative effort between the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU and several partners is focused on revolutionizing the way battery enclosures

The advancement of renewable energy sources such as wind power has led to a growing need for accurate and reliable testing of wind turbine systems. With the rise of offshore wind farms and larger turbines, ensuring the grid stability and compliance of these systems has become a significant challenge for manufacturers. In response to this

In the realm of computer science, the concept of bipartite matching has long been a challenging and intriguing problem. This process, which involves pairing two distinct sets of elements in a way that maximizes overall satisfaction, has applications in various fields ranging from ridesharing to medical residency programs. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Saket

As technology advances, self-driving vehicles powered by artificial intelligence are becoming more prevalent in today’s society. However, the reliance on AI systems raises concerns about potential vulnerabilities to attacks. Ongoing research at the University at Buffalo delves into the security risks associated with autonomous vehicles, shedding light on the potential for malicious actors to exploit

In a 1998 paper, the founders of Google, Sergey Brin, and Larry Page, expressed concerns that the goals for online advertising may not always align with providing useful internet search results. Fast forward to the present day, and Google has faced criticism for putting profits ahead of user experience. Ed Zitron, a high-profile technology-industry critic,

In Nairobi, Kenya, a new trend in dining has emerged with the introduction of robots serving food in a bustling cafe. This innovative concept has captivated the attention of both young and old patrons, who are fascinated by the sight of robots gliding among human waiters to deliver freshly prepared meals. The Robot Cafe, located

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have become increasingly prevalent in our society, assisting us with a wide range of tasks. One important aspect of AI is the ability to reason, allowing these systems to draw conclusions and solve problems. Reasoning can be divided into two main categories: deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. While much research has

In a recent interview with Microsoft’s vice president, Vik Singh, the discussion revolved around the importance of generative AI tools in saving companies time and money. Singh highlighted a critical issue faced by these AI models – the inability to admit when they don’t know what to do. Despite the rapid deployment of generative AI

The issue of loss of plasticity in deep learning models has been a long-standing problem that has not received the necessary attention it deserves. According to a team of researchers from Amii, this phenomenon results in deep learning agents losing the ability to learn continuously and experiencing a significant degradation in performance over time. This

The realm of optical illusions, quantum mechanics, and neural networks may initially seem disconnected, but a recent study published in APL Machine Learning delves into the fascinating overlap among these seemingly unrelated fields. The research uncovers the utilization of “quantum tunneling” to create a neural network capable of perceiving optical illusions in a manner akin

In a recent development, artificial intelligence researchers have taken a significant step by removing more than 2,000 web links to suspected child sexual abuse imagery from a dataset used to train popular AI image-generator tools. This action was prompted by a report last year by the Stanford Internet Observatory, which uncovered the presence of sexually

In a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, it was discovered that the use of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) technologies can have a temporary effect on how individuals perceive and interact with the physical world. This finding has significant implications for various industries that utilize these technologies for