Technology

The ability to recognize emotions is a fundamental aspect of human communication. Non-verbal cues play a significant role in conveying emotions, and researchers are now exploring whether machines can accurately predict emotional undertones in voice recordings. A recent study conducted in Germany delved into this topic by comparing the accuracy of machine learning models in
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In a recent perspective paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence, researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Ethical Web and Data Architectures (EWADA) at the University of Oxford have shed light on the importance of a more thoughtful approach in embedding ethical principles in the development and governance of AI specifically for children. While there
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Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has made a significant advancement in the field of all-solid-state batteries with a recent study published in Energy Storage Materials. This study represents a major step towards the commercialization of batteries that are free from the risks of explosion and fire. Dr. Park Jun-woo and Sung Junghwan have developed a
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The use of audio deepfakes has raised a significant amount of ethical concerns, especially when it comes to safeguarding individual privacy in the digital age. Nauman Dawalatabad highlights the fact that speech carries a plethora of sensitive information beyond just the content being spoken. This includes details such as age, gender, accent, and even indicators
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Memory, whether in computers or human brains, plays a crucial role in storing and accessing information. While computers rely on the transfer of data between memory units and central processing units, human brains perform computations directly on stored data. This fundamental difference has led to the identification of the von Neumann bottleneck, highlighting the inefficiency
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The construction industry is notorious for its carbon footprint, emitting high levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) through the production of building materials. However, a groundbreaking solution has been introduced by scientists that could potentially revolutionize the way buildings are constructed. By creating composite decking materials that store more CO2 than is emitted during their manufacturing
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Boeing, the renowned US aeronautics giant, issued a warning to airlines operating its 787 Dreamliner model following a dramatic incident involving a New Zealand-bound LATAM plane. The incident, which resulted in numerous injuries to passengers mid-flight, prompted Boeing to urge operators to inspect specific switches in the cockpit as a precautionary measure. The Chilean airline
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Reddit recently disclosed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an inquiry into the platform’s sale, licensing, or sharing of user-generated content to external organizations for the purpose of training artificial intelligence (AI) models. This disclosure was made in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighting a letter from the FTC showing
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