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AI can't do your Christmas shopping just yet—but next year might be different

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Published: December 21, 2024 10:10

I'm a computer scientist and a bad Christmas shopper. Over the weekend, I wondered whether AI systems might be able to help me out.

Robot mimics traditional Chinese massage techniques for therapeutic use

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Published: December 21, 2024 09:40

In recent years, roboticists have developed a wide range of systems that could eventually be introduced in health care and assisted living facilities. These include both medical robots and robots designed to provide companionship or assistance to human…

Qualcomm scores key win in licensing dispute with Arm

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Published: December 21, 2024 07:24

A federal jury in the United States on Friday delivered a key win to mobile commputing titan Qualcomm in a licensing dispute with Arm, although proceedings between the chipmakers ended in mistrial.

Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome

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Published: December 21, 2024 07:21

Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing.

Open-source platform provides a virtual playground for human-AI teaming

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Published: December 20, 2024 14:30

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already become an invisible but indispensable collaborator in our lives. It helps filter spam from your inbox, improves your Netflix recommendations, and, as an automotive copilot, suggests optimal routes, monitors blind…

Fake credentials offer novel solution to e-voting challenges

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:29

As we come to the end of a year in which half the world's population went to the polls, EPFL researchers developed and field-tested a groundbreaking new technology to protect remote electronic voting or e-voting from voter coercion and vote buying.

AI system reveals hidden drug dark jargon unknown even to police officers

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:18

Drug trafficking and other criminal activities on social media have become a growing social concern. To evade detection by law enforcement and automated monitoring systems, offenders use dark jargons, often combining multiple common words to form "dark…

US confirms billions in chips funds to Samsung, Texas Instruments

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:08

President Joe Biden's administration said Friday that it has cemented deals for billions in funding to South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics and Texas Instruments to boost their chipmaking facilities in the United States.

Five cybersecurity tips to protect yourself from scams and deepfakes

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:45

In an age when misinformation and deepfakes blur the lines between fact and fiction, identifying scams has never been more challenging. Falling for a scam can have devastating social, financial, and personal consequences. Over the past year, victims of…

Geothermal aquifers offer green potential but quality checks required

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:44

The aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system, which uses geothermal heat as a renewable energy source, is one of the solutions to reducing fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission. This system stores heat underground in aquifers, using groundwater…

New material for sodium-ion batteries brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:34

While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively scarce, expensive and difficult to source, and may soon be at…

AI-driven gait analysis bridges health care and security fields

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:10

The analysis of a person's individual walking pattern, or gait, can reveal details about their identity and reflect differences between individuals, groups and even populations.

Electrolyte engineering: Paving the way for the future of energy storage with solid-state batteries

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:06

Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are ushering in a new era of energy storage solutions, with the potential to revolutionize everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. Advances in electrolyte engineering have played a…

Modern AI systems have achieved Turing's vision, but not exactly how he hoped

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Published: December 20, 2024 11:56

A recent perspective published Nov. 13 in Intelligent Computing, asserts that today's artificial intelligence systems have finally realized Alan Turing's vision from over 70 years ago: machines that can genuinely learn from experience and engage in…

Italy's privacy watchdog fines OpenAI for ChatGPT's violations in collecting users personal data

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Published: December 20, 2024 10:50

Italy's data protection watchdog said Friday it has fined OpenAI 15 million euros ($15.6 million) after wrapping up a probe into the collection of personal data by the U.S. artificial intelligence company's popular chatbot ChatGPT.

'Dark lull' in German energy transition sparks political debate

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Published: December 20, 2024 10:49

As Germany heads for February 23 elections the gray winter weather has become a hot campaign topic because of its impact on the country's shaky green energy transition.

Thermal evaporation emerges as a promising strategy for scalable solid-state battery production

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Published: December 20, 2024 07:20

Solid-state lithium batteries are promising energy storage solutions that utilize solid electrolytes as opposed to the liquid or gel electrolytes found in traditional lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). Compared to LiBs and other batteries that are used…

Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over warehouse safety citations

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Published: December 20, 2024 06:35

Federal safety regulators have dropped nine of 10 citations accusing Amazon of putting warehouse workers at a high risk of injury, part of a settlement agreement that requires the company to continue finding ways to reduce injuries.

El Salvador plans to sell or shut its crypto wallet

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Published: December 20, 2024 04:21

El Salvador will privatize or close the cryptocurrency wallet "Chivo" created by President Nayib Bukele when he made bitcoin legal tender in 2021, an official said Thursday.

New research validates performance enhancement and injury risk reduction from back-assist exosuits

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Published: December 19, 2024 16:31

A new peer-reviewed study shows that a back-relieving exosuit originally developed at Vanderbilt University and then commercialized by spin-off company HeroWear can simultaneously increase lifting endurance and reduce injury risk. This has important…

Charge your phone in your pocket with new wireless technology

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Published: December 19, 2024 16:31

A groundbreaking advancement in technology is paving the way for mobile phones and other electronic devices to recharge simply by being kept in a pocket. This innovative system enables wireless charging throughout three-dimensional (3D) spaces,…

Survey highlights public concerns over AI's political and media impact

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:07

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent, a new Rutgers University-New Brunswick survey sheds light on public attitudes, revealing widespread concerns about its impact on politics and the media, alongside an increasing adoption of AI tools in…

Machine learning helps researchers develop perovskite solar cells with near-record efficiency

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Published: December 19, 2024 14:10

An international team of scientists has used machine learning to help them develop perovskite solar cells with near-record efficiency. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they used the machine-learning algorithm to help…

Australian behind false Bitcoin claim given suspended jail term

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:50

An Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be the founder of Bitcoin received a suspended jail sentence Thursday in Britain for contempt of court after breaching a judge's order.

Can we convince AI to answer harmful requests?

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:43

New research from EPFL demonstrates that even the most recent large language models (LLMs), despite undergoing safety training, remain vulnerable to simple input manipulations that can cause them to behave in unintended or harmful ways.

Study: New method of privacy enhancement for AI-powered medical data

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:38

Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve doctors' ability to diagnose and treat sleep apnea. But the technology is not widely adopted due to fears that it does not safeguard patient data.

Architects develop modular timber high-rise building for resource-efficient construction

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:37

The operating life and life span of buildings are often far apart. If a property is no longer fit for purpose, it is usually demolished even though it would still be perfectly usable. Even in the event of damage to individual parts of the building, the…

AI system can envision an entire world from a single picture

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Published: December 19, 2024 12:45

Johns Hopkins computer scientists have created an artificial intelligence system capable of "imagining" its surroundings without having to physically explore them, bringing AI closer to humanlike reasoning.

Discovery of trimodal energy storage material boosts renewable energy potential

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Published: December 19, 2024 12:02

Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology that could significantly advance the global shift away from fossil fuels. The discovery, detailed in a study published Dec. 18 in Nature, involves a new thermal energy…

AI agents mimic scientific collaboration to generate evidence-driven hypotheses

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:51

Crafting a unique and promising research hypothesis is a fundamental skill for any scientist. It can also be time consuming: New Ph.D. candidates might spend the first year of their program trying to decide exactly what to explore in their experiments.…

AI will continue to grow in 2025, but it may face major challenges along the way

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:40

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continued taking large and surprising steps forward.

AI 'Machine Psychology' could unlock human-level intelligence, says researcher

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:39

Artificial intelligence that is as intelligent as humans may become possible thanks to psychological learning models, combined with certain types of AI. This is the conclusion of Robert Johansson, who in his dissertation, from Linköping University, has…

Why is it so hard to type in Indigenous languages?

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:30

When it comes to digital access and internet technologies, some languages are still more equal than others. Speakers of majority languages, who type in English or text in Korean, assume their message will be transmitted accurately. But Indigenous language…

Password sharing is common for older adults—but it can open the door to financial abuse

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Published: December 19, 2024 10:10

Are you helping an elderly parent with some holiday shopping and need to get reimbursed? Have they asked you to pay some bills or e-transfer funds to the grandkids from their accounts? You aren't alone.

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech

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Published: December 19, 2024 10:08

Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union's intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals.

Amazon workers in US strike days before Christmas

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Published: December 19, 2024 10:05

Thousands of workers at Amazon facilities across the United States went on strike Thursday, the Teamsters Union said, halting work at the height of the busy holiday gift-giving season.

Expert warns of increasing drone swarms and the need for faster detection

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Published: December 19, 2024 10:01

Federal authorities have provided new details in the case of "the mysterious drones" spotted around the northeastern U.S.

Laser-based artificial neuron mimics nerve cell functions at lightning speed

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Published: December 19, 2024 10:00

Researchers have developed a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions, dynamics and information processing of a biological graded neuron. With a signal processing speed of 10 GBaud—a billion times faster than its biological…

The federal government wants you to adopt 'end-to-end encryption' methods. Here's why you should adopt them

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Published: December 19, 2024 09:51

After revealing that it was the target of a sweeping hacking campaign, the federal government issued a public service announcement this week urging the public to use "end-to-end encryption" in order to better secure its digital communications.

Microrobots and the 'lazy agent problem': Swarm study demonstrates a solution

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Published: December 19, 2024 08:42

Imagine trying to move a heavy piece of furniture with a group of people. Everyone's effort matters, but how do you ensure that each person is pulling their weight? This challenge of fairly distributing the load is a critical issue not only in human…

New method enables mass production of flexible diamond membranes

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Published: December 19, 2024 08:16

A research team has developed a method for massively producing ultrathin and ultra-flexible diamond membranes.

SK hynix to get $458 mn funding for US chip facilities

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Published: December 19, 2024 07:18

President Joe Biden's administration has finalized an award of up to $458 million for SK hynix, officials said Thursday, furthering efforts to lock in his legacy in boosting US semiconductor production before Donald Trump takes office.

Ireland embraced data centers that the AI boom needs. Now they're consuming too much of its energy

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Published: December 19, 2024 07:16

Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity than all of the urban homes in Ireland and starting to wear out the warm welcome that brought them here.

Startup aims to use rails, not power lines, to transport renewable energy: Colorado may host pilot project

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Published: December 19, 2024 06:52

Freight trains criss-crossing the country carry cars of coal and tanks of oil and natural gas to power plants to help keep the nation's electric grid going. Could freight trains haul electrons generated by renewable energy sources for the same purpose?

AI-powered algorithm enables personalized age transformation for human faces

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Published: December 19, 2024 06:40

Researchers at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of Maryland recently developed MyTimeMachine (MyTM), a new AI-powered method for personalized age transformation that can make human faces in images or videos appear younger or…

Retailers offer last-minute shoppers a Santa's little helper: AI

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Published: December 19, 2024 06:01

Say your nephew needs a Christmas present and you vaguely know what he's into these days. A new Gift Finder feature on the Best Buy app lets users ask questions like, "What can I get for a 10-year-old who loves Minecraft?"

Taiwan's Foxconn in talks with Renault over Nissan stake: Report

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Published: December 19, 2024 04:21

Taiwan's Foxconn is in talks with French auto giant Renault to buy its major stake in Japanese carmaker Nissan, a report said Thursday, after the Japanese firm rebuffed its inquiries about an investment.

Data on animal movements help Hungarian researchers create a swarm of autonomous drones

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Published: December 19, 2024 04:18

Moving in a dense cloud, like throngs of people walking across a crowded public square, 100 drones maneuver through the night sky in Hungary's capital, the result of over a decade of research and experimentation that scientists believe could change the…

China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?

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Published: December 19, 2024 04:17

China will soon see a massive expansion of electric vehicle battery swapping, as global battery maker CATL said Wednesday it is investing heavily in stations there next year.

Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 mn

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Published: December 19, 2024 04:16

Japanese electronics titan Sony said Thursday it had paid more than $300 million for a 10 percent stake in the media conglomerate behind the smash-hit game 'Elden Ring'.

Harnessing corrosion: Scientists transform dealloying into sustainable lightweight alloy design

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Published: December 18, 2024 17:14

Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials (MPI-SusMat) researchers have transformed dealloying—traditionally seen as a corrosive, destructive process—into a groundbreaking method for creating lightweight, high-strength alloys. By combining dealloying…

Spain targets Airbnb in illegal ads probe

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Published: December 18, 2024 16:19

Spain's leftist government on Wednesday opened an investigation into holiday rental platform Airbnb for allegedly failing to take down adverts for thousands of apartments without a tourist license.

Autonomous robotics, sensors and advanced computing can now help with harvesting plant data

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Published: December 18, 2024 16:18

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated an autonomous robotic field monitoring, sampling and data-gathering system that could accelerate understanding of interactions among plants, soil and the environment.

Study introduces a new development in landmark retrieval models

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Published: December 18, 2024 16:06

A new approach to landmark retrieval, an area of computer vision that identifies and matches landmark images within a database, is discussed in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology. The new approach taken by Kun Tong and…

AI chatbots may be repeating old biases while trying to help the planet

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Published: December 18, 2024 16:02

AI chatbots may seem like neutral tools, but a new study from UBC researchers suggests they often contain biases that could shape environmental discourse in unhelpful ways. The paper is published in the journal Environmental Research Letters.

Biological computers could use far less energy than current technology by working more slowly

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Published: December 18, 2024 15:59

Modern computers are a triumph of technology. A single computer chip contains billions of nanometer-scaled transistors that operate extremely reliably and at a rate of millions of operations per second.

Q&A: New AI training method lets systems better adjust to users' values

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Published: December 18, 2024 15:45

Ask most major artificial intelligence chatbots, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, to say something cruel or inappropriate, and the system will say it wants to keep things "respectful." These systems, trained on the content of a profusely disrespectful internet,…

Giving animal strength to medical robotics: 3D printing method uses shape-shifting liquid metal

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Published: December 18, 2024 15:42

University of Queensland researchers have developed a 3D printing method to produce shape-shifting liquid metal robotics with musculoskeletal qualities inspired by animal physiology.

Engineers present inverse crack-tip element for health assessment of pre-cracked structures

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Published: December 18, 2024 15:32

Structural health monitoring (SHM) is vital for safeguarding infrastructure by identifying and addressing damage risks. Traditional methods, however, often struggle to deliver accurate real-time data on high-stress areas, like crack tips, where failure is…

Scientists explore new detonation flow field for internal channels

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Published: December 18, 2024 15:08

Detonation is a combustion phenomenon that races through at supersonic speeds, significantly impacting combustion chamber performance. Early detonation flow field designs relied heavily on two-dimensional, idealized models. Yet, the aerodynamics research…

Hydrogen from waste: Bio-electrochemical cell design cuts power loss for large-scale implementation

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Published: December 18, 2024 15:02

A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in clean energy technology. The team has successfully enhanced a crucial component of a bio-electrochemical cell, enabling more efficient hydrogen production from microorganisms found in waste. This…

UK study: Older adults less likely to experience cybercrime than younger adults—but it's more financially devastating

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Published: December 18, 2024 14:00

Adults aged 75 and older are more likely to repeatedly experience cybercrime and related financial loss, according to research published December 18, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Benjamin Havers from University College London, U.K., and…

Human-like artificial intelligence may face greater blame for moral violations

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Published: December 18, 2024 14:00

In a new study, participants tended to assign greater blame to artificial intelligences (AIs) involved in real-world moral transgressions when they perceived the AIs as having more human-like minds. Minjoo Joo of Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul,…

New knit haptic sleeve simulates realistic touch

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Published: December 18, 2024 14:00

Wearable haptic devices, which provide touch-based feedback, can provide more realistic experiences in virtual reality, assist with rehabilitation, and create new opportunities for silent communication. Currently, most of these devices rely on vibration,…

Advanced aerogel enhances autonomous atmospheric water harvesting

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Published: December 18, 2024 12:49

The world is on the brink of a freshwater crisis. Estimations indicate that by 2025, half of the world's population may reside in areas facing water scarcity. In response to this challenge, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have…

Novel solar cell process advances green hydrogen production

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Published: December 18, 2024 12:33

Another advance has been made by experts in nano-scale chemistry to propel further development of sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power.

US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case

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Published: December 18, 2024 12:11

The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok's appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the online video-sharing platform or shut it down.

Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones

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Published: December 18, 2024 12:09

The recent spate of unidentified drone sightings in the U.S., including some near sensitive locations such as airports and military installations, has caused significant public concern.

Buildings inspired by worms and grasshoppers: The future of biomimicry in construction

https://techxplore.com/news/2024-12-worms-grasshoppers-future-biomimicry.html

Published: December 18, 2024 12:08

We all want to make our buildings more efficient and reliable. Artificial solutions abound, but evolution also holds the answers to many of our problems.

What is an AI agent? A computer scientist explains the next wave of artificial intelligence tools

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Published: December 18, 2024 12:03

Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and sometimes useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions: AI agents carry out tasks for you.

Circumventing a long-time frustration in neural computing

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Published: December 18, 2024 11:16

The human brain begins learning through spontaneous random activities even before it receives sensory information from the external world. A new technology developed by the KAIST research team enables much faster and more accurate learning when exposed to…

Engineers grow 'high-rise' 3D chips, enabling more efficient AI hardware

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Published: December 18, 2024 11:00

The electronics industry is approaching a limit to the number of transistors that can be packed onto the surface of a computer chip. So, chip manufacturers are looking to build up rather than out.

Watch 'ant-like' robot swarms conquer obstacles and transport heavy loads

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Published: December 18, 2024 11:00

Scientists in South Korea have developed swarms of tiny magnetic robots that work together like ants to achieve Herculean feats, including traversing and picking up objects many times their size.

After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream

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Published: December 18, 2024 10:20

France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy will finally enter service on Friday after a dozen years of delay, operator EDF said Wednesday.

Dutch authorities fine Netflix 4.75 mn euros over personal data use

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Published: December 18, 2024 10:20

Dutch authorities fined video streaming giant Netflix 4.75 million euros ($4.98 million) Wednesday over its handling of subscribers' personal data, which it said was unclear or incomplete in several respects.

UK electricity grid set for 'unprecedented' £35 bn investment

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Published: December 18, 2024 10:18

National Grid unveiled Wednesday a massive plan to nearly double the transmission capacity of the UK's electricity grid, boosting the British government's net zero ambitions.

Pokemon is back with a hit new gaming app

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Published: December 18, 2024 10:16

With over 60 million downloads and an estimated $180 million in revenue since late October, a new Pokemon mobile game app is enjoying worldwide success as the latest incarnation of the hit Nintendo-owned franchise.

China's CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles

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Published: December 18, 2024 10:15

The world's largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles said Wednesday it will get into battery swapping in China in a big way starting next year.

Noise and vibration impact simulator developed for deep excavation blasting

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Published: December 18, 2024 10:13

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology announced that it has developed the nation's first Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) based noise and vibration impact simulator for deep excavation blasting, aimed at…

ChatGPT errors show it cannot replace finance professionals just yet

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Published: December 18, 2024 08:22

While large language models like ChatGPT can do well when choosing multiple-choice answers on financial licensing exams, they falter when dealing with more nuanced tasks.

LLMs are becoming more brain-like as they advance, researchers discover

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Published: December 18, 2024 07:40

Large language models (LLMs), the most renowned of which is ChatGPT, have become increasingly better at processing and generating human language over the past few years. The extent to which these models emulate the neural processes supporting language…

Bias in AI amplifies our own biases, finds study

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Published: December 18, 2024 05:00

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems tend to take on human biases and amplify them, causing people who use that AI to become more biased themselves, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

Amazon investing another $10 billion in Ohio-based data centers

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Published: December 18, 2024 04:09

Amazon Web Services will invest another $10 billion to bolster its data center infrastructure in Ohio.

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

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Published: December 18, 2024 04:09

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.

How to print a car: A high-performance, multi-material 3D printing technique

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Published: December 18, 2024 04:02

Researchers at Tohoku University's Institute for Materials Research and New Industry Creation Hatchery Center have made a breakthrough in a multi-material 3D printing technique, demonstrating the process for creating a lightweight yet durable automobile…

Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jump 10% on Tokyo debut

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Published: December 18, 2024 03:56

Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.

Rising carbon emissions may lead to decreased wind power potential in autumn in South Korea

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Published: December 17, 2024 16:47

As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, a recent study has shed light on the potential impacts of climate warming in East Asia on the regional future wind power potential (Wpot).

Helping machine learning models identify objects in any pose

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Published: December 17, 2024 16:04

A new visual recognition approach improved a machine learning technique's ability to both identify an object and how it is oriented in space, according to a study presented in October at the European Conference on Computer Vision in Milan, Italy.

Researchers unlock potential of desert plants for cleaner efficient energy

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Published: December 17, 2024 16:03

Researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts.

Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks: Report

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Published: December 17, 2024 15:56

Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter talks on a merger aimed at helping them compete against Tesla and other electric vehicle makers, newspaper Nikkei reported early Wednesday.

AI startup Databricks raises $10 bn as value soars

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Published: December 17, 2024 15:55

Young startup Databricks, which specializes in scaling and building artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it raised $10 billion, bringing the company's valuation to $62 billion.

When algorithms decide for you: A warning about automation and the loss of freedom

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Published: December 17, 2024 14:46

Today, we often hear that artificial intelligence will be able to solve almost all of our problems. Medicine will be personalized, government procedures will be streamlined, and we'll always get it right when we have to choose a film or a song to suit our…

New technology shields wind turbines from positive polarity lightning strikes

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Published: December 17, 2024 14:21

A team has developed the world's first technology to prevent damage caused by "positive lightning," which frequently occurs in offshore wind farms during winter.

Video: Biometrics for authenticating artworks

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Published: December 17, 2024 14:13

In the art world, a certificate of authenticity is the traditional guarantee of originality. Typically issued by artists, art dealers or private sellers, these certificates serve to distinguish genuine works from forgeries. The problem is that the actual…

Skyrocketing e-bike use drives speed increase on Metro Vancouver pathways

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Published: December 17, 2024 13:28

If you've noticed more e-bikes zipping past you on Metro Vancouver's off-street paths, you're not alone. UBC researchers have found that e-bike use has skyrocketed in the past four years. In 2019, e-bikes made up less than 5% of users on these pathways.…

Travelers weigh in on weight-based airfares for eco-friendly skies

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Published: December 17, 2024 13:28

The holidays are in full swing and people are shopping, wrapping and packing to visit loved ones. Along with the extra fees for checked baggage and seat upgrades, some airlines are also considering weight-based pricing.

AI models adjust personality test answers to appear more likable, study finds

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Published: December 17, 2024 13:01

Most major large language models (LLMs) can quickly tell when they are being given a personality test and will tweak their responses to provide more socially desirable results—a finding with implications for any study using LLMs as a stand-in for humans.

China's Alibaba says to sell department store arm for $1.3 bn loss

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Published: December 17, 2024 12:30

China's Alibaba said Tuesday that it had agreed to sell department store chain Intime at a $1.3 billion loss, as the tech giant trims down its operations with competition intensifying in the country's cutthroat e-commerce market.

Ireland fines Meta 251 mn euros over Facebook hacks

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Published: December 17, 2024 12:27

An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy on Tuesday said it had fined Facebook-owner Meta 251 million euros ($263 million) for a data protection failure that saw users' accounts hacked.

Study reveals AI chatbots can detect race, but racial bias reduces response empathy

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Published: December 17, 2024 12:25

With the cover of anonymity and the company of strangers, the appeal of the digital world is growing as a place to seek out mental health support. This phenomenon is buoyed by the fact that more than 150 million people in the United States live in…