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After a recent engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight, Europe’s aviation safety agency announced a mandatory inspection for a portion of the fleet of Airbus A350 wide-body jets. The incident, which prompted Rolls-Royce to initiate a precautionary engine inspection program, has raised concerns among airlines and regulators worldwide. The engine failure on a Zurich-bound

In a world where technology is advancing rapidly, the integration of robots into various aspects of human life is becoming more common. With this integration comes the question of whether robots should be programmed to deceive or lie in certain situations. A recent study conducted by Andres Rosero and a team of researchers aimed to

Cathay Pacific recently faced a major setback when it had to ground 48 of its Airbus A350 planes for engine fuel line replacements. This problem led to the cancellation of dozens of flights and significant disruptions to the airline’s operations. The defective engine fuel lines, which are crucial components of the A350 jets powered by

The “dieselgate” scandal that rocked Volkswagen began in 2015 when the company admitted to using software to manipulate emissions levels in millions of vehicles worldwide. This revelation led to one of Germany’s most significant post-war industrial scandals, tarnishing the reputation of the German auto giant. Finally, after nine years, former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is

In Kenya’s bustling capital, Nairobi, children and young people alike are captivated by the sight of robots seamlessly carrying plates of food through a busy eatery. The Robot Cafe, a groundbreaking establishment in Nairobi and East Africa as a whole, has introduced three robots – Claire, R24, and Nadia – to serve meals alongside human

In a recent interview, Microsoft’s Vice President, Vik Singh, highlighted a crucial aspect missing in current generative AI models – the ability to admit when they are unsure and seek help. Singh emphasized the necessity for AI models, such as Copilot, to acknowledge their limitations and avoid providing inaccurate or misleading information to users. Despite

Reasoning is a vital process through which human beings analyze information to draw conclusions or solve problems. It can be broadly categorized into two main types: deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning involves starting from a general rule or premise and applying it to draw conclusions about specific cases. On the other hand, inductive

Deep learning models have been the cornerstone of modern artificial intelligence, providing powerful tools for a wide range of applications. However, a team of researchers from the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) has uncovered a troubling issue that has been lurking in the shadows of deep learning: the loss of plasticity in continual learning. The

The research published in APL Machine Learning has brought together the worlds of optical illusions, quantum mechanics, and neural networks in a groundbreaking way. By leveraging “quantum tunneling,” the researcher was able to design a neural network that mimics human perception of optical illusions such as the Necker cube and Rubin’s vase. This neural network

In a recent development, artificial intelligence researchers have taken significant steps to address a troubling issue within the AI community. More than 2,000 web links to suspected child sexual abuse imagery were discovered in a dataset used to train popular AI image-generator tools. The dataset in question, known as the LAION research dataset, has been

Researchers from the University of Toronto have conducted a study that sheds light on how using virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) technologies can temporarily alter the way individuals perceive and interact with the real world. The research, recently published in Scientific Reports, revealed that individuals exhibited different movement patterns in VR and AR,

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, shaping the way we interact with technology and influencing various aspects of society. However, a recent study conducted by a team of AI researchers has shed light on a concerning issue – the presence of covert racism in Language Models (LLMs). This revelation highlights

Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile by activating two additional turbines. This multi-billion-dollar project has been a subject of contention between Ethiopia and downstream nations like Egypt and Sudan. The completion of the dam’s construction has marked a transition

Robots have the potential to greatly assist humans in their daily tasks, but in order to do so effectively, they need to be able to manipulate objects with precision and dexterity. This is where the development of cost-effective robotic grippers comes into play. Recently, researchers at Improbable AI Lab and MIT have introduced a new

In recent years, the development of deep neural networks (DNNs) has seen significant progress in addressing real-world challenges. However, studies have shown that these models can exhibit unfairness, especially when it comes to recognizing features based on skin color. This raises questions about the impact of training data and hardware platforms on AI fairness. Research