OpenAI’s recent unveiling of their voice-cloning tool, known as “Voice Engine,” has sparked concerns over the potential misuse of such technology. With the ability to replicate someone’s speech based on a mere 15-second audio sample, there is a fear that malicious actors may use this tool to deceive and manipulate listeners. Particularly in an election
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Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, recently announced that its profits more than doubled in 2023. This significant increase comes as the company continues to navigate through challenges, including US sanctions. Despite these obstacles, Huawei has managed to ramp up its efforts and bounce back after a tough year. The intense standoff between China and the
When it comes to the adoption of solar power, lower-income communities in the United States have historically lagged behind their wealthier counterparts, despite the availability of tax breaks and financial incentives. A recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, published in Nature Energy, sheds light on this issue and proposes a potential solution to
Organic photovoltaics have long been hailed as the future of solar energy due to their potential use in wearable electronics. However, one major hurdle that researchers have faced is finding a way to make these devices waterproof without sacrificing flexibility. In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have successfully
The traditional approach to building energy management has been one of passive monitoring and manual operation, leaving room for inefficiencies and high energy costs. However, a research team led by Dr. Jeong Hak-geun at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a groundbreaking platform technology that is set to transform the way buildings
Robotic systems have made tremendous advancements in recent years, with a shift from basic rigid robots to more sophisticated soft, humanoid, and animal-inspired robots. Quadruped legged robots, in particular, have shown great promise in carrying out simple tasks such as exploration and object manipulation at ground level. Despite their potential, most legged robots face limitations
Indoor positioning technologies have long been plagued by drawbacks such as the need for extensive training data, poor scalability, and reliance on additional sensor information. These traditional methods, including fingerprinting and sensor-based techniques, while widely used, have struggled to meet the demands of applications requiring precise location tracking. The limitations of these approaches have created
As researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Ethical Web and Data Architectures (EWADA) have pointed out, there is a need for a more thoughtful approach when it comes to embedding ethical principles in the development and governance of AI for children. While high-level AI ethical principles are becoming more widely accepted, the application of
The ability to accurately understand and interpret emotions from voice recordings is crucial in various aspects of life. Words are not the only way to express emotions, as non-verbal cues in our voice play a significant role in conveying our feelings. Recent research conducted in Germany delved into the realm of machine learning to determine
In a groundbreaking study recently published in Energy Storage Materials, the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has achieved a significant milestone in the development of all-solid-state batteries. This advancement, spearheaded by Dr. Park Jun-woo and Sung Junghwan, represents a crucial step towards the commercialization of solid-state batteries that are free from the risks of explosion
Audio deepfakes have recently garnered negative attention due to their potential use in spear-phishing attacks and deceptive practices. The ease with which these deepfake audios can be generated poses a significant threat to individuals and society as a whole. The ability to manipulate someone’s voice for malicious purposes, such as spreading fake news or committing
Memory is a critical component in both computers and human brains, allowing for the storage and accessibility of information. However, the traditional way of computing in computers involves shuttling data back and forth between a memory unit and a central processing unit, leading to inefficiencies known as the von Neumann bottleneck. This separation has contributed
Nvidia’s latest unveiling of its new family of chips for artificial intelligence has once again solidified its position as a major player in the AI industry. The CEO, Jensen Huang, made a bold statement at a recent developers conference in California, introducing a new and significantly more powerful GPU. Nvidia’s GPUs have become a critical
In today’s world where global warming and climate change are becoming increasingly urgent issues, the construction industry has a significant role to play in reducing carbon emissions. Buildings and the materials used in their construction are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). However, a groundbreaking solution has emerged that could revolutionize
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently conducting an investigation into a fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, involving a Ford electric vehicle that may have been using a partially automated driving system. The crash occurred on February 24 on Interstate 10, resulting in the death of a 56-year-old driver of a Honda CR-V.