Bae Jin-soo’s journey from a struggling comic artist to one of the biggest names in South Korea’s webtoon industry is truly inspiring. Despite facing criticism and skepticism from his parents and friends, Bae persevered and taught himself to draw by taking photos and copying them with a pen. His breakout debut horror hit “Friday” marked
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Over the past decades, roboticists have been striving to develop increasingly sophisticated systems to tackle new tasks. However, teaching these systems effectively has proven to be quite challenging. One recent method that shows promise in addressing this challenge is the Render and Diffuse (R&D) method, developed by researchers at Imperial College London and the Dyson
Serbia has been at the center of a contentious debate surrounding the potential exploitation of lithium reserves in Jadar, western Serbia. The discovery of the deposits in 2004 sparked both excitement and concerns regarding the environmental and public health impacts of mining operations. After facing backlash and protests in 2022, the Serbian government decided to
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has been at the center of controversy due to his staggering compensation package. Tesla shareholders recently voted in favor of reinstating Musk’s 10-year pay plan, which was valued at a mind-boggling $44.9 billion by the company in April. This amount far exceeds the median CEO pay package in the
The advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized the way we interact with conversational platforms like ChatGPT. These models, particularly the GPT-4 model, have captivated users with their ability to comprehend text prompts and craft suitable responses in diverse languages. A recent study conducted by researchers at UC San Diego delved into the realm
Generative AI is revolutionizing the way we work by enhancing productivity and job satisfaction. Unlike traditional AI, which often displaces less-educated workers through automation, generative AI has the potential to boost productivity for all workers, regardless of skill level. Chat assistants and programming aids are examples of AI tools that have shown significant improvements in
Artificial intelligence tools, including natural language processing and computer vision algorithms, have seen significant advancements in recent years. One of the main reasons for this progress is the exponential growth of datasets used to train these algorithms. However, when it comes to training data for robot control and planning algorithms, the availability of such data
Meta, previously known as Facebook, has decided to pause its plans to utilize personal data for training artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision came after receiving privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group. The complaints filed in 11 European countries by the European Center for Digital Rights raised concerns about Meta’s proposed privacy
In the quest for sustainable waste management solutions and effective CO2 sequestration techniques, researchers have made significant strides in developing reactors that utilize fly ash particles for mineralizing carbon dioxide. This innovative approach not only addresses the pressing issue of greenhouse gas emissions but also repurposes an industrial by-product, transforming waste into a valuable resource.
A group of former workers fired by SpaceX have lodged a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of perpetuating a sexist and hostile workplace culture within the company. The civil complaint, filed in a California court, alleges that Musk had the workers terminated after they published an open letter highlighting their concerns and urging the