Recent advancements in computational science have ushered in a new era for materials engineering, particularly concerning metamaterials—innovative substances designed to manipulate waves across various spectra, including sound, light, and electromagnetic radiation. A remarkable development in this field comes from researchers at Macquarie University who have introduced TMATSOLVER, a state-of-the-art software that models wave-particle interactions with
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In an era where data privacy has become a focal point of consumer concerns, Meta Platforms Inc. finds itself amid increasing scrutiny for its data practices. The tech giant has recently faced allegations regarding the use of public data from its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, to train its generative artificial intelligence models. This revelation brings
Upon playing the roguelike deckbuilder Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story, one can’t help but feel torn between being deeply annoyed or finding the game actually quite funny. The fact that the game allows players to poison skeletons raises some eyebrows. From a logical standpoint, why would poisoning skeletal undead have any effect? However, is it
Larry Ellison, the iconic founder of Oracle, recently celebrated his 80th birthday amidst a backdrop of unprecedented success for the tech giant. While traditional industry stalwarts like Intel and Cisco have struggled to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape dominated by artificial intelligence, Oracle has emerged as a standout performer on Wall Street. Bolstered by
Adobe has recently introduced the Adobe Firefly Video Model, a new addition to its suite of creative tools. This AI-powered tool is designed to generate high-quality videos based on text prompts and images. However, despite the company’s claims that the Firefly model is ethically trained and commercially safe, there are concerns among some Adobe Stock
X, the social media platform, is taking a bold step towards making direct messaging a standalone feature within the app. The app is currently in the process of “de-coupling” DMs from other in-app experiences, allowing users to separate their messaging functionality from other elements. This move is in line with Elon Musk’s vision of creating
Imagine a future where tactile sensors can adhere to the surface of your skin, providing customizable detection of biomechanical signals from various parts of your body. This seemingly futuristic concept is now one step closer to reality, thanks to groundbreaking research conducted by a team of researchers from Peking University. In a recent study published
The ongoing debate surrounding California’s AI safety bill, SB 1047, has sparked significant discord within the AI community. This clash of perspectives was vividly demonstrated by the public disagreement between Yann LeCun and Geoffrey Hinton, two prominent figures in the field of artificial intelligence. While Hinton endorsed the legislation, LeCun took a contrasting stance, criticizing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently issued a stern warning to executives at social media and tech companies regarding the protection of voters from deception, intimidation, and dissuasion. In a letter addressed to the CEOs of Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Reddit, TikTok, X, and YouTube, Bonta emphasized the critical role that these platforms play in
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 is set to revolutionize the way we interact with our mobile devices. Packed with a range of artificial intelligence features, this new mobile operating system promises to enhance our daily tasks and streamline our digital experiences. From rewriting text messages to summarizing emails, iOS 18 is designed to make our lives