Technology

Connecting wind turbines to public power grids poses a significant challenge for manufacturers in the renewable energy sector. It is not enough to simply test the functionality of new turbines and connect them. Manufacturers also have to comply with strict electrical properties limit values specified in connection rules. Additionally, they need to ensure that the

Self-driving vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as a form of transportation, with artificial intelligence playing a crucial role in their functionality. AI is used for decision-making, sensing, predictive modeling, and various other tasks that are essential for the operation of autonomous vehicles. As these vehicles become more prevalent on the roads, it is important to

The evolution of Google search has been a tumultuous journey, marked by a shift away from the needs of consumers. The high-profile technology-industry critic Ed Zitron highlighted in an interview that Google’s pursuit of profit has led to a departure from its original mission. The company’s focus on revenue generation has transformed its search results

In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, children are amused and patrons are intrigued by the sight of robots seamlessly navigating through a bustling restaurant, delivering meals to guests. This innovative concept, known as the Robot Cafe, has taken the East African region by storm, showcasing the intersection of technology and hospitality in a unique setting.

The rapid development and deployment of generative AI tools like ChatGPT by tech giants such as Microsoft and Google offer companies the promise of saving both time and money. However, a critical issue that remains unresolved is the lack of transparency and humility in these AI models. Vik Singh, a Microsoft vice president, emphasized the

When it comes to reasoning, humans utilize deductive and inductive reasoning to draw conclusions or solve problems. Deductive reasoning involves starting from a general rule or premise and then using this rule to draw conclusions about specific cases. For example, if we know that all dogs have ears and Chihuahuas are dogs, we can deduce

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, but a team of Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) researchers has uncovered a significant hurdle in the field. In their paper titled “Loss of Plasticity in Deep Continual Learning,” published in Nature, they delve into a puzzling issue within machine learning models that has largely gone unnoticed. The team, led

The realms of optical illusions, quantum mechanics, and neural networks may seem disparate at first glance. However, a recent study published in APL Machine Learning has delved into the fusion of these seemingly unrelated fields. The research explores the utilization of “quantum tunneling” to develop a neural network capable of perceiving optical illusions akin to

Recently, artificial intelligence researchers made a shocking revelation about the misuse of popular AI image-generator tools. It was reported that more than 2,000 web links to suspected child sexual abuse imagery were found in a dataset known as LAION. This dataset, used by leading AI image-makers like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney, contained links to sexually

The study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto sheds light on the temporary changes in perception and movement patterns that occur when individuals engage with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). These findings have significant implications for various industries that rely on these technologies for training purposes. One key aspect highlighted by

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, from voice assistants to predictive text. However, a recent study has shed light on a disturbing aspect of popular Language Models (LLMs) – covert racism. Researchers from various institutions discovered that these LLMs exhibit bias against individuals who speak African American English (AAE).

Ethiopia recently announced that it has successfully doubled its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. This announcement came after the activation of two new turbines at the dam. The GERD is now generating 1,550 megawatts of electricity, marking a significant milestone in the project’s progress. The completion of

The ability of robots to effectively manipulate various objects in real-world settings is crucial in assisting humans with daily tasks. The development of cost-effective robotic grippers or hand-like artificial systems is key to enabling dexterous object manipulation in robots. Recently, researchers at Improbable AI Lab and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a new

In a groundbreaking decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that workers at a company delivering packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant. Amazon’s claim that it had no responsibility for the subcontractor’s staff was rejected by the NLRB. This ruling came after a regional director in Los Angeles found merit

In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in the development of deep neural networks (DNNs) by computer scientists to address various real-world tasks. However, studies have shown that these models can exhibit unfair behavior due to biases in the data they were trained on and the hardware platforms they were deployed on. The