Closed-source AI, as the name suggests, refers to AI models, datasets, and algorithms that are proprietary and kept confidential. While this approach helps companies protect their intellectual property and profits, it poses significant challenges in terms of transparency, accountability, and innovation. Companies like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude fall into this category, where users
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The recent announcement of GameStop shutting down Game Informer after 33 years has sent shockwaves across the video game industry. The loss of this iconic gaming magazine has prompted an outpouring of tributes from industry professionals and fans alike. Game Informer has been a staple of the gaming community for decades, providing readers with in-depth
The recent setback in the deal to bring hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand has cast a shadow over the future of green hydrogen technology in the country. With the removal of a substantial government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users in the 2024 budget, the transition to this much-hyped energy source is becoming increasingly doubtful.
The integration of cellulose nanofibrils into 3D-printed concrete technology has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. A recent study conducted by a research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science sheds light on the benefits of incorporating this plant-based material into printable concrete mixtures. The findings of the study,
In a world where the challenge of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 looms large, a Stanford-led research study published in PNAS Nexus presents an innovative and cost-effective solution rooted in ancient technology. This solution involves utilizing heat-absorbing bricks in an insulated container to store renewable energy generated by sources like solar or wind power.
Having never learned to drive, I often find myself amused when friends suggest that my experience playing driving games would make me a proficient driver. The truth is, the lessons learned from racing virtually are far from the practicalities of navigating real-life roads. In games like Wreckfest, traffic lights are mere decorations, drifting is the
The United States has taken legal action against TikTok, accusing the popular app of violating children’s privacy rights by collecting their personal data without parental consent. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a civil suit alleging that TikTok has repeatedly breached the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) since 2019.
As AI models become more powerful and widely accessible, the risk of misuse and manipulation also increases. When Meta released its large language model Llama 3 for free, concerns arose about the potential for malicious actors to remove safety restrictions and use the model for harmful purposes. However, a new training technique developed by researchers
The UK government recently made the decision to cancel £1.3 billion worth of computing infrastructure projects, dealing a significant setback to the country’s aspirations of becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence. These projects, which were aimed at bolstering the UK’s compute infrastructure, would have significantly enhanced the country’s ability to build high-performance infrastructure capable
Recent legal battles between AI music startups, Suno and Udio, and major record labels such as Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records have brought to light accusations of copyright infringement. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) filed lawsuits against Suno and Udio in June, claiming that the companies were engaging in