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.
When it comes to utilizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems in legal research, one of the key factors to consider is the quality of the content stored in the database. However, as Joel Hron, a global head of AI at Thomson Reuters, points out, it’s not just about the quality of the content itself. The accuracy
Recent revelations from current and former employees of Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM shed light on the tumultuous events that unfolded following the cancellation of the standalone expansion, codenamed X7. The fallout from this decision not only led to layoffs within the studio but also exposed a disturbing “humiliation campaign” targeted at writer Argo Tuulik, creating
Halide perovskites, a class of materials that mimic the structure of mineral perovskites but incorporate halide ions at X sites and cations at A and B sites, have gained attention for their potential in photovoltaics, LEDs, and other optoelectronic devices. Recent research has highlighted their exceptional carrier lifetimes, diffusion lengths, and energy conversion efficiencies. These
In a world where AI technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in various industries, Picsart has partnered with Getty Images to create a groundbreaking AI image generator. This tool, described as “responsible and commercially safe,” is designed to address concerns regarding copyright infringement and the misuse of AI-generated content. Picsart’s AI lab is currently in the
In the competitive world of financial technology, CleverCards has managed to secure an impressive 8 million euros ($8.6 million) in funding from investors. This Dublin-based startup is making waves by using innovative technology to address the issue of employees misusing corporate expenses. The traditional practice of handing out corporate credit cards to employees without any
Yahoo News has recently launched a brand-new app that embodies the spirit of the now-deceased Artifact, which was originally created by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. This new app promises to deliver a personalized news feed to users based on their interests, along with an innovative feature called Key Takeaways that provides brief
In a groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Communications, physicists from Singapore and the UK have unveiled the optical analog of the Kármán vortex street (KVS), shedding light on the intricate connection between fluid dynamics and the energy flow of structured light. This optical KVS pulse, as highlighted in the study, demonstrates intriguing parallels between