President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia has expressed optimism about the potential for his country to exploit lithium resources as early as 2028. This follows new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding a controversial mining project in the Jadar region of western Serbia. According to Rio Tinto, this area holds
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Language model giants such as GPT-4 have been making waves in the conversation AI space, showcasing remarkable capabilities to understand and generate responses in multiple languages. With the emergence of such advanced models, a fundamental question arises: Can these models mimic human communication to such an extent that they become indistinguishable from real human agents?
Tesla shareholders recently voted overwhelmingly in favor of Elon Musk’s 10-year pay plan, which was valued at $44.9 billion by the company in April of this year. Despite a decrease in Tesla’s stock value of about 25% since then, Musk’s compensation remains staggering. This all-stock package, approved by both the board and shareholders in 2018,
Generative AI, a new form of artificial intelligence, breaks away from conventional rules and patterns to create original content such as text, video, images, and music. Unlike traditional AI, this innovative technology has the ability to think outside the box. The implications of generative AI are vast and have the potential to reshape various aspects
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly in the development of large computational models for natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. One key factor driving this progress is the exponential growth of datasets used to train these AI algorithms, which have been sourced from a wide
Meta, previously known as Facebook, has put a pause on its plans to use personal data to train its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision was announced by Ireland’s regulator after receiving complaints regarding privacy issues. Last week, a Vienna-based privacy campaign group, known as the European Center for Digital Rights (Noyb), filed complaints
The recent lawsuit filed by Justina Jong and Amina Salgado against Apple has shed light on the gender pay gap in the tech industry. The lawsuit alleges that Apple systematically underpaid over 12,000 women in various departments, including engineering, marketing, and AppleCare. This case highlights the ongoing issue of pay disparity between men and women
Artificial intelligence (AI) programs are continually evolving to better map three-dimensional spaces with the use of two-dimensional images from multiple cameras. Researchers have recently introduced a technique known as Multi-View Attentive Contextualization (MvACon) to enhance the navigation of autonomous vehicles. This innovative approach shows great promise in improving the efficiency of existing vision transformers used
Amazon recently announced that it is adding $1.4 billion to its Housing Equity Fund, which was established three years ago. This fund is aimed at preserving or building more affordable housing in regions where Amazon has major corporate offices. This new investment is in addition to the $2.2 billion that Amazon had already allocated for
In a world where complexity often reigns supreme, the solution to many challenges may actually lie in simplicity. This notion was exemplified by a recent study conducted by a research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), who tackled the issues surrounding solid-state batteries with a fresh and straightforward approach. Solid-state batteries are
Italy’s competition authority recently imposed a hefty 3.5 million euro fine on global tech giant Meta for its lack of transparency in handling data and managing Instagram and Facebook accounts. The AGCM watchdog accused Meta of engaging in “unfair commercial practices” by failing to inform users promptly about the use of their personal data for
The recent research conducted by a team of nuclear scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Nuclear Power Institute of China has unveiled a new high-resolution neutronics model that could potentially revolutionize the production of plutonium-238 (238Pu). This groundbreaking model has significantly improved the production of 238Pu, increasing yield by close to 20% in
Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have become increasingly popular in the world of generative AI. However, a recent study by researchers at University College London has uncovered some concerning findings regarding the rational reasoning abilities of these LLMs. The ability of these AIs to produce text, images, audio, and video has raised questions
Renewable hydrogen is anticipated to play a crucial role in mitigating carbon emissions in Europe. Previous research from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) suggests that sourcing hydrogen from regions with cheaper renewable energy may be more cost-effective than local production. However, concerns have emerged regarding the environmental impact of transporting large quantities of hydrogen over
The aviation industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). While the idea of replacing pilots with AI may still be a distant future, experts believe that AI is already revolutionizing the way airlines do business. According to Julie Pozzi, the head of data science and AI at Air France-KLM,