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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

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in recent years, with language models such as ChatGPT becoming more prevalent in our daily lives. However, a recent study conducted by a team of AI researchers from various prestigious institutions in the U.S. has revealed a troubling issue – covert racism present in popular Language Models (LLMs).

Ethiopia recently announced that it has more than doubled its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. The controversial mega-dam has been a source of tensions with downstream nations Egypt and Sudan. With two more turbines starting operations, the GERD is now generating 1,550 megawatts of electricity. This development

The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with researchers constantly striving to improve the dexterity and effectiveness of robots in handling various tasks. One area of focus has been the development of robotic grippers or hand-like artificial systems that can manipulate different objects with ease. A recent study by researchers at

The recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board that workers at a company delivering packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant has significant implications for labor relations in the gig economy. The decision challenges Amazon’s claim that it is not responsible for the subcontractor’s staff, highlighting issues related to unionization, workplace

In the era of deep neural networks (DNNs), the issue of fairness in artificial intelligence (AI) systems has come to the forefront. While these models have shown great effectiveness in various tasks, studies have revealed significant disparities in their performance, particularly in areas like facial recognition where biases have been observed. This has sparked a

A recent study conducted by a team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has shed light on the photoelectric effect, a phenomenon first theorized by Einstein over a century ago. This new research provides valuable insights into electron-electron interactions, which are crucial for various technologies such as semiconductors and solar

Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez’s skepticism about purchasing a Chinese-made car quickly dissipated two years ago when he decided to take the plunge. Despite initial doubts, the affordable price and efficient delivery of the vehicle won him over. This sentiment is mirrored by many car buyers across Latin America who have shifted their preference from

US prosecutors recently unveiled antitrust charges against RealPage, a property management software company, accusing them of using algorithms to enable collusion among landlords and harming renters in various US markets. The Department of Justice, along with eight US states, filed a civil lawsuit against RealPage, alleging that the company maintains a monopoly over commercial revenue

The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has made significant progress in the development of redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode materials, specifically SKIER-5, for use in Li batteries. This innovative material addresses the limitations of traditional graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries, particularly in cold environments as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. SKIER-5 has demonstrated promising

The University of Michigan-led study presented at the 33rd USENIX Security Symposium shed light on the vulnerabilities of self-driving vehicle networks that rely on collaboration and communication. The research pointed out the inherent risks associated with data fabrication attacks in the emerging vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. While the concept of connected and autonomous vehicles leveraging shared