Algorithms 22% more accurate at predicting welfare dependency
Artificial intelligence is a fifth more accurate at predicting whether individuals are likely to become long-term recipients of benefits......»»
Deep learning streamlines identification of 2D materials
Researchers have developed a deep learning-based approach that significantly streamlines the accurate identification and classification of two-dimensional (2D) materials through Raman spectroscopy. In comparison, traditional Raman analysis methods ar.....»»
Predicting Apple Intelligence revenue opportunities in 2025
Alright, let’s make some predictions. Aside from the iPhone, Services is Apple’s most successful product category. The company’s approach to modern artificial intelligence, combined with its acquisition history, hints at how Apple could unlock.....»»
Most US book bans target children"s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children's books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature.....»»
AI-powered model enhances rice lodging detection for improved agricultural outcomes
By leveraging advanced convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture and intelligent optimization algorithms, an AI-powered model significantly surpasses conventional techniques, offering enhanced accuracy and reduced computational costs......»»
Is “AI welfare” the new frontier in ethics?
Anthropic's new hire is preparing for a future where advanced AI models may experience suffering. A few months ago, Anthropic quietly hired its first dedicated "AI welfare" resear.....»»
Making Australia"s growing cities more sustainable
The way we organize our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We're facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a lack of affordable housing, and urban designs that lead to car dependency and are bad for our health......»»
Researchers warn against misusing lack of climate change adaptation measurements to cut funding
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku (Azerbaijan) from November 11 to 22, 2024, will also address the sensitive issue of financing adaptation strategies. Prof. Dr. Lisa Schipper from the Department of Geographical Development Research at.....»»
Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide
Operation Synergia II took aim at phishing, ransomware, and information stealing. An international coalition of police agencies has taken a major whack at criminals accused of run.....»»
AudioEye Accessibility Protection Status identifies high-impact areas for improvement
AudioEye launched Accessibility Protection Status, a new benchmark in digital accessibility compliance that empowers businesses to achieve better transparency, clarity, and control over their digital accessibility efforts. With a more accurate repres.....»»
Balancing quantity and quality: How X/Twitter"s algorithm influences our consumption of news
Are we only seeing the kind of news we want to see on social media? What effects do personalized algorithms have on our perception of news quality? Do algorithms help us serendipitously encounter information that we didn't expect? These are the quest.....»»
Hard in theory, easy in practice: Why graph isomorphism algorithms seem to be so effective
Graphs are everywhere. In discrete mathematics, they are structures that show the connections between points, much like a public transportation network. Mathematicians have long sought to develop algorithms that can compare any two graphs......»»
Perplexity unveils an AI-powered ‘election information hub’
Perplexity has launched an "information hub" atop its AI chatbot platform that will provide voters with timely (and hopefully accurate) election updates......»»
Vibrational spectroscopy optimized for accurate coffee origin classification
Vibrational spectroscopy has long been valued in the pharmaceutical and forensic sectors, and its application is expanding into agriculture, particularly for quality and origin verification of biological materials......»»
New research estimates carbon emissions from 22 million stream reaches across the US
Using a sophisticated new modeling approach, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have estimated carbon dioxide emissions from inland waters to 22 million U.S. lakes, rivers and reservoirs. It marks the first time this approach has.....»»
Researchers are developing the next generation of sensors to improve horse welfare
While talking to horses and other animals seems like a far-fetched fantasy, University of Missouri engineers are developing technology that puts us one step closer to that reality......»»
Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident
Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident.....»»
Political pros no better than public in predicting which messages persuade, researchers find
Political campaigns spend big bucks hiring consultants to craft persuasive messaging, but a new study coauthored by Yale political scientist Joshua L. Kalla demonstrates that political professionals perform no better than laypeople in predicting whic.....»»
Toxic X users sabotage Community Notes that could derail disinfo, report says
It’s easy for biased users to bury accurate Community Notes, report says. What's the point of recruiting hundreds of thousands of X users to fact-check misleading posts before t.....»»
Snag a 4-pack of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 trackers for 38% off and stop losing your stuff
As of Oct. 31, get a 4-pack of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 trackers for 38% off at Amazon. SAVE $38.22: As of Oct. 31, get a 4-pack of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 trackers for $61.77 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount......»»
Ransomware hits web hosting servers via vulnerable CyberPanel instances
A threat actor – or possibly several – has hit approximately 22,000 vulnerable instances of CyberPanel and encrypted files on the servers running it with the PSAUX and other ransomware. The PSAUX ransom note (Source: LeakIX) The CyberPane.....»»