Technology

Robotic learning has seen significant advancements in recent years, with researchers constantly exploring new methods to enhance robots’ ability to learn and adapt to new tasks. One such groundbreaking approach was introduced by researchers at Imperial College London and the Dyson Robot Learning Lab in the form of the Render and Diffuse (R&D) method. This

President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially begin exploiting lithium reserves as early as 2028. This statement comes after receiving new assurances from both Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the controversial mining project in Jadar, western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of Europe’s largest lithium

Large language models (LLMs) have revolutionized the way we interact with conversational platforms like ChatGPT. The groundbreaking GPT-4 model has managed to astound users with its ability to not only comprehend written prompts but also generate responses in various languages. This leads to the burning question: are these AI-generated texts and answers so realistic that

In a shocking turn of events, Tesla shareholders recently voted in favor of reinstating Elon Musk’s staggering 10-year compensation plan, which the company initially valued at $44.9 billion back in April. This mind-blowing sum far exceeds the median CEO pay in the U.S., underscoring the enormous wealth disparity between corporate executives and the average worker.

Generative AI marks a significant departure from “traditional” AI by creating novel content such as text, video, images, and music, as opposed to relying on predetermined rules and patterns. This ability allows generative AI to think outside the box and potentially reshape various sectors of society. While discussions around AI often focus on whether it

The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant progress in recent years, particularly in the development of large computational models for natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. The driving force behind this progress has been the exponential growth of datasets used to train these algorithms, with hundreds of thousands of images and

Meta, the social media giant, has decided to halt its plans to utilize personal data for the training of its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision came after facing privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group in 11 European countries. The complaints were centered around Meta’s proposed privacy policy change, which was deemed

The recent lawsuit filed by two long-time Apple employees has shed light on the alleged systematic gender pay gap within the tech giant. Justina Jong, a training instructor, discovered that she was being paid almost $10,000 less than a male colleague who held the same position as her. This revelation was found on a W-2

Artificial intelligence programs have reached a new milestone with the development of a groundbreaking technique known as Multi-View Attentive Contextualization (MvACon). This technique allows AI programs, specifically vision transformers used in autonomous vehicles, to effectively map three-dimensional spaces using data collected from two-dimensional images captured by multiple cameras. The research, led by Tianfu Wu, an

Amazon recently announced an expansion of its Housing Equity Fund by adding an additional $1.4 billion to the existing $2.2 billion investment. This fund aims to preserve or create more affordable housing in regions where the company has major corporate offices, including the Puget Sound in Washington state, Arlington, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee. The initial

In the world of technological advancements, particularly in the field of battery technology, researchers often seek complex solutions to address the challenges faced. However, a recent development by a research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) has showcased that the key to solving these issues may lie in simplifying the approach and

Italy’s competition authority has imposed a fine of 3.5 million euros on Meta for failing to be transparent in its data usage and management of Instagram and Facebook accounts. The AGCM watchdog described this as a case of “unfair commercial practices”. The watchdog specifically pointed out that Meta did not promptly inform Instagram users registered

Isotopic production plays a crucial role in various technological advancements, from deep-space exploration to life-saving medical devices. Recently, a team of nuclear scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Nuclear Power Institute of China have introduced a new high-resolution neutronics model that has the potential to significantly improve the production of plutonium-238 (238Pu). This

Large language models like ChatGPT, despite their sophistication, have shown inconsistencies in reasoning tests, as revealed in a recent study conducted by researchers at University College London. These models, which power generative AI platforms, gave varying answers when posed with the same reasoning test. Furthermore, even with additional context provided, the models did not exhibit

Renewable hydrogen is anticipated to have a significant role in decreasing carbon emissions across Europe. Recent research from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) has indicated that sourcing renewable hydrogen from regions with lower-cost renewable energy sources could be more cost-effective than local production. However, concerns have surfaced regarding the environmental implications of transporting large quantities