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In a groundbreaking study, a researcher from Virginia Commonwealth University has successfully trained a computer to identify deceit based on data from a 2002 game show. Xunyu Chen, an assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems at VCU, believes that human behaviors hold the key to detecting deception and trust cues. By utilizing artificial

In recent years, machine learning-based models have made significant strides in autonomously generating various types of content. These advancements have not only transformed the way films are made but have also revolutionized the process of compiling datasets for training robotics algorithms. While some existing models can create realistic or artistic images based on text descriptions,

In a recent development, Japan’s antitrust watchdog has called out Google for its advertising search restrictions impacting Yahoo in Japan. This move comes after the Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted a study that revealed Google’s practices were hindering fair competition within the advertising market. This revelation sheds light on Google’s questionable practices that have been

The US House of Representatives recently approved a bill that would require the popular social media app TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face exclusion from the American market. This decision comes amidst growing concerns from US and Western officials regarding TikTok’s connection to Beijing and the potential for user

The Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have made history by voting decisively to become a union shop. The election results released on Friday revealed that a solid 73 percent of employees at the Chattanooga plant supported representation by the United Auto Workers. This victory marks the first time organized labor has succeeded at a foreign-owned auto

One of the key takeaways from a recent study led by the University of Michigan is that climate change will significantly increase the future value of residential rooftop solar panels across the United States. The study defines the value of solar (VOS) as the financial benefits at the household level from electricity bill savings coupled

In the quest for better battery performance, particularly in terms of energy density, cycling life, charging speed, and wider temperature range, researchers have been exploring new avenues to enhance lithium-ion battery technology. One of the key components in lithium-ion batteries is the cathode material, with LiCoO2 (LCO) being the primary choice. However, existing electrolytes have

The use of robots with wheels to navigate different environments has become increasingly popular due to their ability to travel longer distances with fewer risks. However, the inability of many wheeled robots to overcome steps limits their real-world application. This limitation increases the risk of robots getting stuck on a step and failing to complete

Meta’s oversight board recently announced that it is closely examining the policies of the social media giant regarding deepfake porn. This scrutiny comes in the wake of two specific cases that have been brought to its attention. Referred to as a Meta “supreme court” for content moderation disputes, the board is assessing the effectiveness of

The recent study revealed that manufacturing nations in the Global North are contributing to energy and emission problems by outsourcing energy-intensive industrial processes to countries in the Global South. This practice, driven by advantages in capital and technology, results in a ‘false decoupling’ of energy consumption from economic growth. While the Global North benefits from

Google is currently testing the removal of links to California news sites for select users in the western US state as legislators consider implementing a “link tax” on the internet search giant. This move comes in response to the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) that is being reviewed by the state senate, with significant implications

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, but a recent report led by researchers from UCL has shed light on a troubling issue – gender bias in AI tools. The study, commissioned by UNESCO, examined the stereotyping present in Large Language Models (LLMs) that power popular AI platforms such as