Google recently announced that it is testing the removal of links to California news sites for some users in the western US state. This decision comes as the California Journalism Preservation Act, which would create a “link tax” for connecting users in the state to news articles, is being considered by legislators. Google Global News
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In a new study published in the journal Big Data and Society, Professor Ana Beduschi from the University of Exeter highlights the growing importance of establishing clear guidelines for the generation and processing of synthetic data. Synthetic data, which is created using machine learning algorithms from original real-world data, is becoming increasingly popular as a
The US House of Representatives recently voted to reauthorize an electronic surveillance program targeting foreigners known as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This program, specifically Section 702, allows US intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless electronic surveillance of foreigners outside the United States. While the primary purpose is to monitor foreign citizens, there is a
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, with applications ranging from virtual assistants to predictive algorithms. However, a recent report led by researchers from UCL has shed light on a troubling trend – gender bias in AI tools. The study, commissioned and published by UNESCO, focused on examining stereotyping in
A recent breakthrough by a team of computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has led to the development of an AI framework, DISCount, that has the capability to quickly detect damaged buildings in crisis zones and accurately estimate the size of bird flocks. This innovative framework combines the speed and data-crunching power of
In the ever-evolving world of technology, Ph.D. candidate Casper Gyurik is exploring the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning. While quantum computing is a groundbreaking new technique that harnesses the properties of quantum physics, machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence that allows computers to learn on their own. Gyurik’s research aims to
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea recently announced plans for the country to invest nearly $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027. This significant investment is aimed at positioning South Korea as a leading player in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. With giants like Samsung and SK Hynix already dominating the memory chip market, including high-bandwidth
A Supreme Court judge in Brazil recently ordered an investigation into Elon Musk after the entrepreneur criticized the magistrate and accused him of censorship for blocking social media accounts suspected of spreading disinformation. Judge Alexandre de Moraes accused Musk of “criminal instrumentalization” of the platform and warned that there would be consequences if Musk disobeyed
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change has been a topic of increasing importance in recent years. While AI has been portrayed as a contributor to environmental issues due to its high energy consumption and carbon footprint, the reality is more complex. AI also has the potential to be a valuable tool in
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has made a bold move by asking a federal judge to dismiss a case brought against them by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This case could potentially lead to Meta being forced to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp, two of their most significant acquisitions. The lawsuit, filed in December