Machine learning-based models have made significant strides in autonomously generating various types of content in recent years. These frameworks have paved the way for innovative applications in filmmaking and the compilation of datasets for training robotics algorithms. While some existing models can create realistic or artistic images based on text descriptions, the development of AI
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Japan’s antitrust watchdog recently released a statement pointing out that Google’s advertising search restrictions were negatively affecting Yahoo in Japan. This statement came after a study conducted by the Japan Fair Trade Commission, which revealed that Google’s practices were impeding fair competition in the advertising market. Google, in response, claimed to have cooperated fully with
The US House of Representatives recently approved a bill that would require the popular social media app TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. The bill, passed with strong bipartisan support, aims to address concerns raised by US and Western officials regarding the app’s ties to Beijing. These officials believe that TikTok’s popularity
In a groundbreaking turn of events, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have made history by voting to become a union shop. The election results, released on Friday, revealed a resounding 73 percent in favor of representation by the United Auto Workers (UAW) at the Chattanooga plant. This marks the first triumph for organized labor at a
As per a recent study led by the University of Michigan, the future value of residential rooftop solar panels in the United States is expected to rise by up to 19% by the end of the century. The study emphasizes the importance of considering the value of solar installations, taking into account factors such as
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become an integral part of our daily lives, powering a wide range of devices from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, as consumer demands for higher energy density, longer cycling life, and faster-charging capability continue to grow, the need for advanced battery technology becomes increasingly apparent. One of the key components of
Traditional wheeled robots have shown promise in navigating various environments, but their inability to reliably overcome steps has hindered their real-world applications. This limitation poses a significant risk of getting stuck during missions, which can ultimately lead to failure. Researchers at Kyushu Institute of Technology have recognized this challenge and have developed a solution that
Recently, Meta’s oversight board announced that they are closely examining the deepfake porn policies of the social media giant. This scrutiny comes in the wake of two specific cases involving the sharing of explicit AI-generated images on Instagram and Facebook. The board, often referred to as Meta’s “supreme court” for content moderation disputes, aims to
The practice of outsourcing energy-intensive industrial processes from the Global North to countries in the Global South is resulting in a significant imbalance in energy consumption and environmental impact. While Global North countries leverage their capital and technology advantages to acquire energy through outsourcing, this creates a misleading perception of decoupling energy consumption from economic
Google recently announced that it is conducting tests to eliminate links to California news websites for certain users in the western United States. This comes as legislators in California are contemplating the implementation of the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), which would enforce a “link tax” on Google for directing users to news articles. Jaffer
Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our daily lives, with AI tools shaping our interactions and perceptions in various ways. However, a recent report led by researchers from UCL brings to light a troubling reality – the prevalence of gender bias in popular AI models. The study commissioned by UNESCO examined Large Language
The integration of battery storage into electrical grids is often seen as a positive step towards improving grid reliability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, a recent electricity market analysis revealed that this seemingly straightforward solution can have complex and unexpected consequences. Adding battery storage to enhance grid reliability has the potential to shift power
The field of quantum computing holds immense potential, even though a fully functional quantum computer has not been built yet. Ph.D. candidate Casper Gyurik is exploring the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning to understand the possibilities that lie ahead. While machine learning leverages artificial intelligence to enable computers to learn autonomously, quantum computing
In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Lehigh University have successfully developed a material that has the potential to greatly enhance the efficiency of solar panels. The prototype utilizing this material as the primary active layer in a solar cell has demonstrated remarkable qualities, including an average photovoltaic absorption rate of 80%, a high generation rate
In the world of artificial intelligence and chatbots, ensuring safety and preventing harmful outputs is crucial. Companies that develop large language models often employ a process called red-teaming to test the chatbot’s responses and accuracy. Red-teaming involves teams of human testers creating prompts that are designed to trigger unsafe or toxic text from the model