Algorithm that performs as accurately as dermatologists
A study has now been presented that boosts the evidence for using AI solutions in skin cancer diagnostics. With an algorithm they devised themselves, scientists show the capacity of technology to perform at the same level as dermatologists in assessi.....»»
New algorithm to measure entanglement entropy
A research team from the Department of Physics, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has developed a new algorithm to measure entanglement entropy, advancing the exploration of more comprehensive laws in quantum mechanics, a move closer towards actualis.....»»
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen explains how the algorithm is dividing Trevor Noah"s audience
Whistleblower and former Facebook employee Frances Haugen joined Daily Show host Trevor Noah to discuss concerning revelations about the company's impact on society which she famously leaked last year. Explaining how Facebook's algorithm prioritises.....»»
New Algorithm Bill Could Force Facebook To Change How the News Feed Works
A new bipartisan bill, introduced on Wednesday, could mark Congress' first step toward addressing algorithmic amplification of harmful content. The Social Media NUDGE Act, authored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), would direct.....»»
Putting Face ID unlock with masks to the test in iOS 15.4 & how to set it up
In the upcoming iOS 15.4 update, Apple is finally making it possible to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask while nixing the Apple Watch requirement. Here's how to enable it and how well it performs.Testing Face IDThe iOS 14.5 update brought the.....»»
Running quantum software on a classical computer
Physicists have introduced an approach for simulating the quantum approximate optimization algorithm using a traditional computer. Instead of running the algorithm on advanced quantum processors, the new approach uses a classical machine-learning alg.....»»
Spiders" web secrets unraveled
Researchers discovered precisely how spiders build webs by using night vision and artificial intelligence to track and record every movement of all eight legs as spiders worked in the dark. Their creation of a web-building playbook or algorithm bring.....»»
Research advances technology of AI assistance for anesthesiologists
A new deep learning algorithm trained to optimize doses of propofol to maintain unconsciousness during general anesthesia could aid anesthesiologists and augment monitoring, according to a new study......»»
True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech
A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someone is lying......»»
Laparoscopic Robot Performs First Autonomous Surgery
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed and now successfully tested the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), a self-guiding surgical robot that can perform challenging laparoscopic procedures in gastrointestinal surgery, including intestin.....»»
New analysis of tsunami deposits paints a clearer picture of Sanriku"s past
A research group comprising members from Tohoku University, Hokkaido University and the University of Tokyo have developed a high-resolution radiocarbon dating method that can accurately date tsunami deposits, offering a vital window into past disast.....»»
Xiaomi Mi 11i Charging review: Testing the 120W HyperCharge
We put Xiaomi's Mi 11i HyperCharge through intensive testing to see how its 120-watt fast charging technology performs at different stress levels......»»
Twitter"s algorithm favors the political right, a recent study finds
If you're a Twitter user, you'll know that when scrolling through your home feed, in between posts from accounts you follow, you'll sometimes see tweets tagged "you might like." In other words, Twitter is recommending content to you that it deems may.....»»
Twitter"s Algorithm Favors the Political Right, Study Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Conversation: Twitter has on various occasions been accused of political bias, with politicians or commentators alleging Twitter's algorithm amplifies their opponents' voices, or silences their own. In thi.....»»
Android Malware BRATA Wipes Your Device After Stealing Data
The Android malware known as BRATA has added new and dangerous features to its latest version, including GPS tracking, the capacity to use multiple communication channels, and a function that performs a factory reset on the device to wipe all traces.....»»
Spotify says it will remove Neil Young’s music instead of dropping Joe Rogan
Spotify "regrets Neil's decision"; Young objected to COVID misinformation. Enlarge / Neil Young performs at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island during Farm Aid 30 on September 19, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Getty Ima.....»»
Quantum Computers Are a Million Times Too Small To Hack Bitcoin
MattSparkes shares a report from New Scientist: Quantum computers would need to become around one million times larger than they are today in order to break the SHA-256 algorithm that secures bitcoin, which would put the cryptocurrency at risk from h.....»»
Neil Young tells Spotify it can’t have both him and Joe Rogan anymore
Musician wants streaming platform to address "fake information" on vaccines. Enlarge / Neil Young performs on stage at Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time at Hyde Park on July 12, 2019, in London, England. (credit: Jo Hale | Gett.....»»
Numbers show upcoming RTX 3050 isn"t worth it for mining
According to VideoCardz's Chinese sources, the RTX 3050 comes with Nvidia's Lite Hash Rate algorithm, which drops its hash rate from 20 megahashes per second to 12.5 MH/s, consuming only 75 watts. Twitter user @wxnod posted similar results in a separ.....»»
AI models are becoming better at answering questions, but they’re not perfect
The Allen Institute has released a model called Macaw that can answer questions ostensibly more accurately than OpenAI's GPT-3. The Allen Institute has released a model called Macaw that can answer questions ostensibly more accurately than OpenAI.....»»
Modeling how cells choose their fates
It may seem hard to believe, but each one of us began as a single cell that proliferated into the trillions of cells that make up our bodies. Though each of our cells has the exact same genetic information, each also performs a specialized function:.....»»