Trust and safety: Leaders from Roblox and EA say Web3 has learned from past lessons
With the metaverse and the influx of UGC, it's time for the game industry to prove that it's learned its lessons on running safe communities. With the metaverse and the influx of UGC, it's time for the game industry to prove that it's learned its.....»»
Microsoft just learned its lesson about overcharging for AI features
Apple is just getting started with building AI into its various software platforms. However, one of its chief competitors, Microsoft, just learned an important lesson the company could take to heart: most consumers aren’t willing to pay very much f.....»»
The UK government wants to help businesses make trustworthy AI products
The UK Government hopes to unlock £6.5 billion with a plan to build public trust in AI......»»
How do we perceive our leaders? The answer is always in flux, research says
Associate professor Jayanth Narayanan has published research showing that the 2020 presidential election caused a noticeable shift in public perception of the "ideal" leader......»»
iOS 18.2 lets iPhone and iPad users trust a new computer with Face ID
As we’ve seen, iOS 18.2 adds a lot of new features, and there are more with the second beta released this week. Although most of them are related to Apple Intelligence, there are some other interesting changes too. One of them is the ability to tru.....»»
How many additional exoplanets are in known systems?
One thing we've learned in recent decades is that exoplanets are surprisingly common. So far, we've confirmed nearly 6,000 planets, and we have evidence for thousands more. Most of these planets were discovered using the transit method. though there.....»»
Driving the biggest, least-efficient electric car: The Hummer EV SUV
Here's what I learned daily-driving the gargantuan electric vehicle. GMC's Hummers have always been divisive. After getting hold of the rights to a civilian version of the US mili.....»»
Cells have more mini "organs" than once thought—these rogue organelles challenge biology"s fundamentals
Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned about organelles, those little "organs" inside cells that form compartments with individual functions. For example, mitochondria produce energy, lysosomes recycle wa.....»»
Will the lights go out on Cuba"s communist leaders? With fewer options to prop up economy, their future looks dimmer
Cuba's communist leaders are in the midst of crisis—and not for the first time......»»
New survey finds alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in US, particularly among white, Republican men
Press freedom is a pillar of American democracy. But political attacks on US-based journalists and news organizations pose an unprecedented threat to their safety and the integrity of information......»»
Campaign rewards gamers on Roblox for engaging with the US election. What does it mean for global politics?
If historical trends are anything to go by, most young people in the United States will not vote in this week's presidential election. For example, in the 2016 presidential election, less than half of Americans aged 18 to 29 cast their ballot......»»
Nano-optical sensors enable structural safety monitoring of buildings with color variations
As buildings age, the demand for effective monitoring of their structural integrity has grown significantly. A breakthrough in nano-optical sensor technology now enables precise, real-time measurement of structural deformation and stability......»»
The best language-learning apps for 2024
Learning a language can be tough. Fortunately, we've found the best apps to help make learning a foreign tongue fun with lessons, quizzes, and other activities......»»
Apophis: A new European space mission could get up close with a large asteroid that"s set to brush by Earth
The European Space Agency has given the go-ahead for initial work on a mission to visit an asteroid called (99942) Apophis. If approved at a key meeting next year, the robotic spacecraft, known as the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses),.....»»
How business leaders can deliver impactful change with AI
How business leaders can deliver impactful change with AI.....»»
Sequencing one of the world"s oldest trees to learn how mutations occur in clonally reproducing organisms
A team of biologists, environmental scientists and geneticists affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has learned more about how mutations occur in clonally reproducing organisms by sequencing one of the oldest trees in the world. The.....»»
Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US vote
World leaders kick off UN climate talks next week, days after a knife edge US election that could send shockwaves through global efforts to limit dangerous warming......»»
After a long break, NASA suggests timing for next spacewalk
NASA suspended spacewalks aboard the ISS in June 2024 after a safety issue emerged with one of the astronaut's spacesuits just before a walk was about to begin......»»
IRISSCON 2024 to address AI’s dual impact on cybersecurity
The IRISSCERT Cyber Crime Conference (IRISSCON) returns on November 6th at the Aviva Stadium, where global cybersecurity leaders will explore AI’s revolutionary role in defending against and contributing to cyber threats. As Ireland’s longest-sta.....»»
Collisions between planes and birds follow seasonal patterns and overlap with breeding and migration—new research
Bird strikes with aircraft pose a serious threat to human safety. The problem dates back to the early days of aviation, with the first death of a pilot recorded in 1912 when an aircraft crashed into the sea after striking a gull......»»
Veterans and military family members improve election confidence, study finds
Veterans and military family members (VMF) who serve in election jobs, including as poll workers, strengthen public trust in the fairness, security and safety of elections, finds a new study by the University of Maryland's Center for Democracy and Ci.....»»