In a surprising move, X has decided to eliminate the option for Premium users to hide their blue checkmarks. This feature was introduced last summer, giving users the choice to display the blue check or not. However, the platform has now decided to revoke this ability, leaving many users baffled about the reasoning behind it.
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
Dyson has introduced a new feature called Clean Trace that utilizes the augmented reality sensors on smartphones to highlight areas that have been vacuumed. The feature is aimed at helping users identify missed spots during cleaning. While the concept of using technology to enhance cleaning efficiency is innovative, one must question the practicality and necessity
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently expressed his frustration with regulators who are increasingly blocking mergers, citing the company’s failed attempt to acquire robotic vacuum maker iRobot. Despite the potential competitive advantage this acquisition could have provided, antitrust concerns led to the deal falling apart earlier this year. Jassy criticized regulators for their reluctance to approve
In a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Barcelona and Sensofar Tech, a team of experts has developed a cutting-edge technology for capturing three-dimensional images of study samples with unprecedented speed, accuracy, and non-invasiveness. Published in Nature Communications, this innovative system represents a significant advancement in optical profilometry, a widely used technique in various industries,
The gaming industry has seen a major shift in recent years, with the CEO of Saber Interactive, Matthew Karch, claiming that the $70 release day price for standard AAA titles is unsustainable. In an interview with IGN, Karch expressed his concerns over the risks associated with high-budget games like Cyberpunk and Ubisoft titles. He mentioned
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) raised concerns in 2019 about China’s use of artificial intelligence to further an autocratic agenda. Surprisingly, it was revealed that former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who chairs the NSCAI, was actively seeking potential connections to China’s AI industry during a visit to Beijing just two months prior.
The ongoing saga of the potential TikTok ban in the United States seems to be mired in political and bureaucratic processes. The recent bipartisan bill presented to the House Energy and Commerce Committee aims to either force TikTok into U.S. ownership or face a ban due to national security concerns. The bill has passed through
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
The projected rise in the Hispanic population in the U.S. brings to light the importance of considering the language used in advertising campaigns. By failing to display messages in multiple languages, are businesses missing out on valuable opportunities to connect with a diverse audience? TikTok’s latest research report, conducted in partnership with NRG, delves into