President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially start exploiting its lithium reserves as early as 2028. This news comes after receiving new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union. The Jadar region in western Serbia is said to hold one of the largest lithium reserves in Europe, a metal
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Large language models (LLMs) have been a topic of fascination due to their ability to understand written prompts and generate responses that closely resemble human language. The GPT-4 model, which powers platforms like ChatGPT, has astounded users with its conversational capabilities in various languages. Researchers at UC San Diego recently delved into the question of
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has recently garnered attention for his unprecedented compensation package, which was approved by shareholders. The 10-year pay plan, valued at $44.9 billion, is a staggering amount that reflects Musk’s significant contributions to the company’s success. Despite facing setbacks earlier in the year due to a court ruling that invalidated
Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the workforce by enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them. Studies have shown that AI tools like chat assistants and programming aids can significantly boost productivity and job satisfaction, especially for less-skilled workers. However, there is a risk of widening inequalities as those without access to necessary digital
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have made significant strides in recent years, particularly in the field of robotics. The development of large computational models for natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms has been fueled by the exponential growth of training datasets. However, when it comes to robot control and planning algorithms, the availability of
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has decided to halt its plans to utilize personal data for training its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision comes after the social media giant faced privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group. The group, known as the European Center for Digital Rights or Noyb, raised concerns about
The recent lawsuit against Apple has brought to light the systematic underpayment of women in its engineering, marketing, and AppleCare departments. Justina Jong and Amina Salgado, two long-time employees, have filed a lawsuit claiming that over 12,000 women at Apple were paid less than their male counterparts with similar education and experience. The lawsuit alleges
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve rapidly, with researchers constantly finding innovative ways to improve its capabilities. One such advancement is the development of a new technique that allows AI programs to better map three-dimensional spaces using two-dimensional images captured by multiple cameras. This breakthrough has the potential to significantly enhance the
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently announced that the tech giant will be adding $1.4 billion to a fund established three years ago to address the affordable housing crisis in regions where the company has major corporate offices. This new investment will be in addition to the $2.2 billion that Amazon had already put towards creating
Life’s challenges often lead us to seek complex solutions, but sometimes the answers lie in simplicity. This concept was exemplified by a research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) who tackled the inherent issues of solid-state batteries with a simple yet effective approach. Solid-state batteries, which utilize solid electrolytes instead of liquids,
Italy’s competition authority recently imposed a fine of 3.5 million euros on Meta for its lack of transparency in handling data and managing Instagram and Facebook accounts. The AGCM watchdog highlighted Meta’s failure to promptly inform users about the commercial use of their personal data on Instagram via the web. Additionally, it pointed out that
Recent research conducted at University College London delved into the abilities of large language models (LLMs) to engage in rational reasoning. The study, published in Royal Society Open Science, aimed to understand the behavior of these advanced AI systems when faced with cognitive psychology tests. The results shed light on the inconsistencies and shortcomings of