Chatbots: The Illusion of Companionship Without the Demands of Friendship
Increased “humanization” of chatbots can trigger a crucial paradigm shift in human forms of interaction, which comes with risks. Continue reading........»»
“Ban Chinese electric vehicles now,” demands US senator
China's EV industry benefits from billions of dollars in government subsidies. Enlarge / BYD electric cars stand at a BYD dealership on April 05, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. BYD, which stands for Build Your Dreams, is a Chinese man.....»»
17 of the best Georgia Tech courses you can take for free
The best free online courses from Georgia Tech. Find lessons on AI, Chatbots, Python, machine learning, and much more for free. TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Georgia Tech are available to take for free on edX. edX hosts a wide rang.....»»
Movie industry demands US law requiring ISPs to block piracy websites
Opponents say SOPA-like proposal would block plenty of legitimate websites. Enlarge / Motion Picture Association CEO Charles Rivkin speaks onstage during CinemaCon, a convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at C.....»»
New approach needed to save Australia"s non-perennial rivers
Non-perennial rivers, which stop flowing at some point each year, dominate surface water movement across Australia, yet monitoring the continued health of these vital waterways demands a new type of research attention......»»
Smart Switches Statistics 2024 By Sales, Market Size, Users and Types
Introduction Smart Switches Statistics: In recent days, as the […] Introduction Smart Switches Statistics: In recent days, as the demands for smart homes have increased enormously around the world, thus the usage of smart devices indu.....»»
VR Headset Statistics By Per Unit Sales, Geography, Shipments and Usages
Introduction VR Headset Statistics: The use of virtual reality […] Introduction VR Headset Statistics: The use of virtual reality (VR) technology is rapidly increasing worldwide. Most VR demands come from growing industries such as en.....»»
Team is first ever to measure qubits with ultrasensitive thermal detectors, evading Heisenberg uncertainty principle
Chasing ever-higher qubit counts in near-term quantum computers constantly demands new feats of engineering......»»
Biometrics Statistics 2024 By Market Demands And Usage
Introduction Biometrics Statistics: Starting from fingerprint to AI-powered voice […] Introduction Biometrics Statistics: Starting from fingerprint to AI-powered voice and facial recognition and others, biometric technology has made a.....»»
Right to Disconnect law in Apple’s home state aims to end 24/7 app demands
A Right to Disconnect law introduced by a Californian lawmaker aims to end the tyranny of employers who expect their staff to respond 24/7 to emails, Slack alerts, text messages, and other out-of-hours notifications. It mirrors similar laws alread.....»»
Scientists identify novel lysosome fission factor
Lysosomes are centers for degradation, recycling, and signaling of cellular materials that are crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis, development, and aging. To meet various physiological demands, lysosomes continuously remodel their shape and.....»»
Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names
Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey yesterday sued Media Matters in an attempt to protect Elon Mus.....»»
Geometry-adaptive electrocatalysis: Proposed approach could double efficiency of energy conversion technologies
As the world seeks sustainable solutions to meet escalating energy demands, a collaborative team of researchers from the Universities of Tartu and Copenhagen has proposed an innovative approach to overcome long-standing limitations in oxygen electroc.....»»
New computational technique enhances accuracy of measurements in nuclear geoscience
Conventional nuclear measurement techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulations, are known for their extensive computational demands and prolonged processing times, especially when applied to unconventional reservoirs characterized by complex lithologie.....»»
Research finds upsides for local governments that look to employ chatbots
Queensland University of Technology researchers have homed in on AI-powered chatbots in the local government sector to look at their benefits and risks, what they are used for and why, and how users view them......»»
Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?
University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands......»»
Harnessing AI and advanced imaging for precision plant stress management
Plant phenotyping is key to improving crop production, especially as global food demands rise. Recent advances in AI and imaging sensor technologies offer promising methods for early and accurate plant stress detection, overcoming the limitations of.....»»
ASCII art elicits harmful responses from 5 major AI chatbots
LLMs are trained to block harmful responses. Old-school images can override those rules. Enlarge / Some ASCII art of our favorite visual cliche for a hacker. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a new way.....»»
Researchers use ASCII art to elicit harmful responses from 5 major AI chatbots
LLMs are trained to block harmful responses. Old-school images can override those rules. Enlarge / Some ASCII art of our favorite visual cliche for a hacker. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a new way.....»»
GM uses AI tool to determine which truck stops should get EV chargers
Forget LLM chatbots; this seems like an actually useful implementation of AI. Enlarge / A 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV WT at a pull-through charging stall located at a flagship Pilot and Flying J travel center, as part of the new.....»»
Toyota agrees to biggest wage hike in 25 years
Toyota has agreed to the demands of monthly pay increases of as much as $193 and record bonus payments......»»