Technology

China is at the forefront of a new era in aviation, driven by significant advancements in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This transformation is poised to revolutionize low-altitude airspace management in the country. With a growing number of unmanned aircraft being integrated into national airspace, China faces unique challenges and opportunities in terms of regulation, technology,

In recent years, machine learning-based models have made significant advancements in autonomously generating various types of content. These advancements have revolutionized the filmmaking industry and provided new opportunities for training robotics algorithms. While existing models can produce realistic or artistic images based on text descriptions, creating AI that can generate videos of moving human figures

The Japan Fair Trade Commission has recently called out U.S. search giant Google for its advertising search restrictions impacting Yahoo in Japan. The commission’s investigation revealed that Google’s practices were hindering fair competition within the advertising market. Despite Google’s claims of full cooperation with the probe, the commission found that the company’s actions were not

The recent approval by the US House of Representatives of a bill that would require TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face expulsion from the American market has sparked intense debate. This decision comes amidst concerns raised by US and other Western officials regarding TikTok’s alleged role in allowing Beijing

Volkswagen workers in Tennessee achieved a groundbreaking victory by voting to become a union shop, marking a significant win for organized labor at a foreign-owned auto plant in the American South. The election results revealed a resounding 73 percent of employees at the Chattanooga plant supporting representation by the United Auto Workers (UAW), a remarkable

Residential rooftop solar panels are set to increase in value across the United States as a result of climate change, according to a recent study by the University of Michigan. The study suggests that the future value of solar panels could rise by up to 19% by the end of the century. This increase in

In the fast-evolving world of technology, the demand for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is constantly on the rise. These batteries are the powerhouse behind numerous electronic devices such as computers, communication devices, and consumer electronics. To keep up with the increasing consumer demands, LIBs need to possess higher energy density, longer cycling life, faster-charging capability,

Robots with wheels have shown great potential in navigating various indoor and outdoor environments, offering the ability to travel longer distances with fewer risks of losing balance. However, a common limitation faced by wheeled robots is their inability to reliably overcome steps or uneven terrains. This limitation restricts their real-world applications, as they may get

The implementation of deepfake porn policies in social media platforms has become a crucial issue that needs to be addressed effectively. Meta’s oversight board recently announced that they are closely examining Meta’s policies regarding deepfake pornography through two specific cases. This move comes after the widespread sharing of AI-generated explicit images of public figures on

The manufacturing nations in the Global North have been found to be shifting their energy-intensive industrial processes to countries in the Global South, as revealed by a recent study. This shift has created a disconcerting trend where energy consumption and economic growth seem to be decoupled on the surface. However, the use of outdated production

Google has recently announced that it is testing the removal of links to California news sites for some users in the western U.S. state. This decision comes as legislators in California are considering the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), which would impose a “link tax” on online platforms that connect users to news articles. Jaffer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, with AI tools shaping the way we interact with technology. However, a recent report led by researchers from UCL has shed light on a troubling aspect of AI – gender bias. The study, commissioned by UNESCO, delved into the world of Large Language

When considering the integration of battery storage into electrical grids to enhance grid reliability, it may seem like a logical solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, a recent electricity market analysis found that this addition of battery storage has led to unexpected consequences, with power generation markets favoring coal over natural gas. This raises

A recent study conducted by researchers at Lehigh University has resulted in the development of a groundbreaking material that has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency of solar panels. Through the use of this material as the active layer in a solar cell prototype, the researchers were able to achieve an average photovoltaic absorption

The field of quantum computing is still in its infancy, with the development of practical quantum computers still a distant goal. Despite this, researchers like Ph.D. candidate Casper Gyurik are already exploring the potential applications of quantum computing, particularly in combination with machine learning techniques. This article delves into Gyurik’s research and the possibilities that