Technology

Samsung, a leading South Korean tech giant, made headlines on Wednesday with the announcement of its acquisition of the French artificial intelligence company Sonio. This move is aimed at enhancing Samsung’s cutting-edge medical diagnostic systems, particularly in the field of maternal care. The use of AI technology has been on the rise in various industries,

In a world where the authenticity of documents and items is constantly under threat from forgers, researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a groundbreaking smartphone app that could potentially change the way we verify the legitimacy of important paperwork. The app, which is simple in principle yet complex in technology, aims to combat the growing

Amazon recently announced a staggering investment of US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years. This investment is aimed at expanding its cloud computing capabilities in the city-state. The decision comes as part of a strategic move to meet the growing demand for cloud services and artificial intelligence in the region. This investment is

Remote collaboration has always posed challenges, especially when it comes to working on physical objects. However, a new system called SharedNeRF is changing the game by allowing users to manipulate a 3D view of the scene in real time. This innovative approach opens up new possibilities for complex tasks like debugging hardware and assembling objects,

Over the years, there has been a significant history of planned city building by governments and the private sector around the world. From Brasilia to Islamabad, urban planning has been a key component of shaping societies. In recent times, two major trends have converged to give rise to a new wave of visionary urban planning.

A recent study conducted by Eyal Aharoni, an associate professor in Georgia State’s Psychology Department, delved into the fascinating realm of ethics in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). The study, titled “Attributions Toward Artificial Agents in a Modified Moral Turing Test,” was inspired by the proliferation of ChatGPT and similar AI large language models

The recent health care ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, exposed a glaring security oversight that led to significant consequences. The cybercriminals behind the attack exploited the absence of multi-factor authentication (MFA) across the subsidiary’s systems, highlighting a basic error that left vital patient data vulnerable. Not having MFA in place is

Recently, a fabricated audio clip of a US high school principal sparked outrage, leading to accusations of racism and anti-Semitism. The clip purportedly depicted the principal, Eric Eiswert, making derogatory remarks against Jews and “ungrateful Black kids.” This incident sheds light on the dangers of AI manipulation and the ease with which such tools can

The cybersecurity engineers responsible for protecting the upcoming Paris Games are undergoing rigorous training to ensure the safety and security of the event. Just like Olympic athletes, they are turning to friendly hackers to test their cyberdefenses and analyze their opponents’ strengths, tactics, and weaknesses. From teenage showoffs and ransomware gangs to Russian military hackers,

Noninvasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are proving to be a promising alternative to invasive BCIs, with Carnegie Mellon University’s He Lab at the forefront of pioneering research in this field. The use of noninvasive BCIs offers a multitude of advantages over invasive counterparts such as Neuralink or Synchron. These advantages include increased safety, cost-effectiveness, and the

The development of a first-ever stretchy electronic skin has the potential to revolutionize the field of robotics. This innovative technology, created by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, mimics the softness and touch sensitivity of human skin. Unlike existing e-skin technology, which loses sensing accuracy as it stretches, this new stretchable e-skin maintains

One major challenge in the quest for achieving net-zero carbon emissions lies in the hard-to-electrify sectors of the economy. While converting certain parts of the economy to run on electricity generated from renewable sources is a key strategy, there are segments that cannot simply be decarbonized due to their intrinsic nature. Plastics, for example, are

The intersection of renewable energy and agriculture has been a topic of discussion for years. As solar panels increasingly encroach on traditional agricultural lands, the conflict between sustainable energy production and food cultivation has become more pronounced. The emergence of agrivoltaics as a potential solution to this conflict offers a promising way forward. A recent

In recent years, the decline of natural pollinators, such as bees and certain types of insects, has become a cause for concern as it directly impacts food security on a global scale. With the extinction of numerous animal species and the endangerment of thousands more, the need for alternative pollination methods has never been more

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk recently had a meeting with a top government leader in the Chinese capital, Beijing. During the meeting, Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed his hope for increased collaboration between the United States and China, referring to Tesla’s successful operations in the country as a prime example of beneficial economic cooperation.