Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in various industries, from healthcare to finance to law. However, the use of AI raises concerns about potential biases embedded in the technology. As AI systems rely on vast amounts of data scraped from the internet, they run the risk of perpetuating discrimination and prejudice. The quality of

Sophie Rollet, a former French childcare worker, took it upon herself to hold US auto equipment group Goodyear accountable for the death of her husband, Jean-Paul. She spent a decade tirelessly investigating and tracking down clues related to road accidents linked to Goodyear tires. Her perseverance and determination finally paid off when authorities raided Goodyear

The recent rejection of the union drive at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama facilities has dealt a significant blow to the United Auto Workers’ (UAW) efforts to organize the American South. The National Labor Relations Board released the results of the vote, which saw 2,642 workers voting against unionization and 2,045 in favor, resulting in a 56 to

Spotify, the renowned music streaming company, is facing a lawsuit in a US federal court accusing it of underpaying songwriters, composers, and publishers by tens of millions of dollars. The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), a non-profit organization responsible for collecting and distributing royalties from music streaming services, filed the lawsuit in New York. The lawsuit

Optoelectronic devices are crucial components in modern electronic systems, enabling the transmission and reception of light signals. Traditional two-terminal devices have limitations that can restrict the performance and functionality of these systems. However, a recent breakthrough in three-terminal diode technology by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China promises to revolutionize the

The Bay Area’s tech industry, which has been plagued by years-long waves of layoffs due to the pursuit of efficiency, is now showing signs of stabilizing. Although major companies like Tesla have contributed to the region’s tech industry struggles with layoffs, cutbacks are now less severe overall. Over the one-year period ending in March 2024,

Traditional building design methods have primarily focused on enhancing the connectivity between different components of a structure. While this approach is effective in redistributing loads and preventing complete collapses after small initial failures, it can pose a higher risk of progressive collapse following significant failures. Recent incidents, such as the collapses in Champlain Towers, Peñíscola

In a recent study conducted by computer scientists at the University of Helsinki, the impact of cinematography techniques on virtual environments was explored. The team focused on how principles of composition and continuity, commonly used in filmmaking, could be utilized to enhance user engagement and the aesthetic appeal of virtual reality experiences. By repositioning and

Cybersecurity education programs in the United States have come under scrutiny in a recent review conducted by a research team at Washington State University. The authors of the review argue that there is a significant variance in the quality and content of these programs across different institutions. It is essential for program leaders to collaborate

Collaborating remotely on physical objects has always been a challenge, but a new system called SharedNeRF is changing the game. Developed by Mose Sakashita, a doctoral student in information science, this system allows users to manipulate a 3D view of the scene in real-time, making complex tasks like hardware debugging much easier. By combining slow,