Meta has spent billions to stay competitive in artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era Wednesday.Meta has spent billions to stay competitive in artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era Wednesday.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
Cornell University physics researchers have made robots that can, for the first time, sense the temperature of their surroundings and react together to change it. “Little things can have a large impact,” said Itai Cohen, a leader in developing microscopic robots and a corresponding author on the study.Cornell University physics researchers have made robots that can, for the first time, sense the temperature of their surroundings and react together to change it. “Little things can have a large impact,” said Itai Cohen, a leader in developing microscopic robots and a corresponding author on the study.[#item_full_content]
Anthropic and OpenAI on Tuesday released new, cheaper artificial intelligence models within hours of each other, days after the heads of both companies called for a slowdown in AI development.Anthropic and OpenAI on Tuesday released new, cheaper artificial intelligence models within hours of each other, days after the heads of both companies called for a slowdown in AI development.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
For years, artificial intelligence researchers have warned of ways the technology could wipe out humanity: AI bots could design an unstoppable disease, unleash a nuclear war, or transform all of Earth into paper clip factories, as one thought experiment goes.For years, artificial intelligence researchers have warned of ways the technology could wipe out humanity: AI bots could design an unstoppable disease, unleash a nuclear war, or transform all of Earth into paper clip factories, as one thought experiment goes.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
For decades, the gold standard for capturing human movement and transferring these data into the digital world has required actors to wear suits with physical markers that cameras track in a specialized studio. While accurate, this capture process is time-consuming and expensive. Markers need to be placed manually, they can fall off, and if two people get too close—such as during a hug or a dance—the system fails to track all markers as one person blocks the other from the camera’s view, and accuracy drops significantly. Extensive post-processing is needed to recover the motion in such challenging sequences. The creators of the Hollywood blockbusters “Avatar” or “The Lord of the Rings” will know what we mean.For decades, the gold standard for capturing human movement and transferring these data into the digital world has required actors to wear suits with physical markers that cameras track in a specialized studio. While accurate, this capture process is time-consuming and expensive. Markers need to be placed manually, they can fall off, and if two people get too close—such as during a hug or a dance—the system fails to track all markers as one person blocks the other from the camera’s view, and accuracy drops significantly. Extensive post-processing is needed to recover the motion in such challenging sequences. The creators of the Hollywood blockbusters “Avatar” or “The Lord of the Rings” will know what we mean.[#item_full_content]
At age 16, Alexander “Avi” Davidson fell 35 feet (11 meters) from the top of a telephone pole, an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and led to the amputation of his left arm below the elbow. Today, 17 years later, Davidson is taking part in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial as the inaugural participant to use the Luke Skywalker-inspired bionic arm developed at the University of Utah.At age 16, Alexander “Avi” Davidson fell 35 feet (11 meters) from the top of a telephone pole, an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and led to the amputation of his left arm below the elbow. Today, 17 years later, Davidson is taking part in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial as the inaugural participant to use the Luke Skywalker-inspired bionic arm developed at the University of Utah.Engineering[#item_full_content]
Just as a clogged kitchen sink can bring household routines to a halt, a blockage in a nuclear reactor’s heat exchanger can slow operations and require urgent attention. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory are now using artificial intelligence to spot these hidden clogs early. This approach will help molten-salt-cooled reactors (MSCR) run smoothly and reduce expensive interruptions. The study is published in Scientific Reports.Just as a clogged kitchen sink can bring household routines to a halt, a blockage in a nuclear reactor’s heat exchanger can slow operations and require urgent attention. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory are now using artificial intelligence to spot these hidden clogs early. This approach will help molten-salt-cooled reactors (MSCR) run smoothly and reduce expensive interruptions. The study is published in Scientific Reports.Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to be listening to artificial intelligence (AI) firms’ warnings to the world about the dangers of the technology they are developing.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to be listening to artificial intelligence (AI) firms’ warnings to the world about the dangers of the technology they are developing.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Several experts on a United Nations artificial intelligence committee warned Monday against the apocalyptic rhetoric used by some professionals in the sector regarding AI risks.Several experts on a United Nations artificial intelligence committee warned Monday against the apocalyptic rhetoric used by some professionals in the sector regarding AI risks.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
OpenAI on Monday called for the United States to lead a global effort to establish standards for developing artificial intelligence as CEO Sam Altman prepares to brief the United Nations this week.OpenAI on Monday called for the United States to lead a global effort to establish standards for developing artificial intelligence as CEO Sam Altman prepares to brief the United Nations this week.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
