As France gears up to phase out new combustion engine cars by 2035, workers in the auto industry are faced with an uncertain future. While there is a sense of optimism in certain regions like the emerging “Battery Valley” in the north of the country, employees at parts suppliers elsewhere are worried about the impending
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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
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.
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.
In a recent study published in Science Advances, a research team has showcased the potential of analog hardware, specifically Electrochemical Random Access Memory (ECRAM) devices, in maximizing the computational performance of artificial intelligence. This breakthrough has significant implications for the commercialization of AI technology by addressing the limitations of existing digital hardware. The rapid advancement
In the world of modern software development, debugging has always been a cumbersome and time-consuming process. With the complexity of software applications increasing, developers are faced with the challenge of finding and fixing faults in millions of lines of code. Traditional manual methods of debugging have proven to be inefficient and lead to developers spending
The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding and evolving, with new technologies and concepts being developed at an unprecedented pace. In order to keep up with these advancements, it is crucial to establish a common language and nomenclature that can be universally understood and accepted by researchers in the field. A recent study
Aquatic robotics have the potential to transform the way we collect data in water environments. Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have developed a self-powered “bug” that can effectively move across water surfaces. This innovation aims to revolutionize aquatic robotics and pave the way for future advancements in the field. The U.S.