With only 2,200 people still speaking the Manx language, Chris Bartley is using AI text-to-speech systems to protect and showcase the heritage of endangered languages. Bartley, a School of Computer Science Ph.D. student at the University of Sheffield, has developed a speech and language AI text-to-speech system for endangered languages, with a particular focus upon Manx, the heritage language of the Isle of Man, where he originates from.With only 2,200 people still speaking the Manx language, Chris Bartley is using AI text-to-speech systems to protect and showcase the heritage of endangered languages. Bartley, a School of Computer Science Ph.D. student at the University of Sheffield, has developed a speech and language AI text-to-speech system for endangered languages, with a particular focus upon Manx, the heritage language of the Isle of Man, where he originates from.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

In 1950, William Faulkner delivered a famous acceptance speech for the Nobel prize in literature in which he rallied for the “inexhaustible [human] voice” and his belief in its supremacy—not merely to endure but to prevail. Faulkner reasoned this was because the human voice, transmuted into art, possesses soul—a soul capable of compassion and sacrifice.In 1950, William Faulkner delivered a famous acceptance speech for the Nobel prize in literature in which he rallied for the “inexhaustible [human] voice” and his belief in its supremacy—not merely to endure but to prevail. Faulkner reasoned this was because the human voice, transmuted into art, possesses soul—a soul capable of compassion and sacrifice.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Northwestern University engineers have developed the first modular robots with athletic intelligence. They can be combined and recombined in the wild, recover from injury and keep moving no matter what’s thrown at them.Northwestern University engineers have developed the first modular robots with athletic intelligence. They can be combined and recombined in the wild, recover from injury and keep moving no matter what’s thrown at them.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

The Pentagon’s designation of the industry-leading AI company Anthropic as a “supply chain risk” suggests that the U.S. government may be using its supply chain authority as leverage in negotiations with U.S. businesses, according to a Northeastern University expert.The Pentagon’s designation of the industry-leading AI company Anthropic as a “supply chain risk” suggests that the U.S. government may be using its supply chain authority as leverage in negotiations with U.S. businesses, according to a Northeastern University expert.Business[#item_full_content]

Computer vision technologies are artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems that can capture, analyze, and interpret visual data captured from real-world environments. While these systems are now widely used, many of them perform poorly under some lighting conditions and when the light in captured scenes changes abruptly.Computer vision technologies are artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems that can capture, analyze, and interpret visual data captured from real-world environments. While these systems are now widely used, many of them perform poorly under some lighting conditions and when the light in captured scenes changes abruptly.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]

What if the thermal noise that hinders the efficiency of both classical and quantum computers could, instead, be used as a power source? What if computers could make use of the noise instead of suppressing or overcoming it? These are the goals of a relatively new branch of computing known as thermodynamic computing. A collaboration between researchers at the Molecular Foundry and the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC), both U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) user facilities located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), is bringing them closer to reality.What if the thermal noise that hinders the efficiency of both classical and quantum computers could, instead, be used as a power source? What if computers could make use of the noise instead of suppressing or overcoming it? These are the goals of a relatively new branch of computing known as thermodynamic computing. A collaboration between researchers at the Molecular Foundry and the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC), both U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) user facilities located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), is bringing them closer to reality.Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]

Workers think that artificial intelligence (AI) makes them more efficient, but many don’t trust it, according to a study cited in a new book called “Entanglement” by technology researcher Dr. Marigo Raftopoulos. Dr. Raftopoulos found that seven in ten (71%) people think AI performs “very” or “extremely” well because of its ability to save time and improve processes, accuracy and efficiency. But 84% feel it poses cyber, military, job, privacy or other risks.Workers think that artificial intelligence (AI) makes them more efficient, but many don’t trust it, according to a study cited in a new book called “Entanglement” by technology researcher Dr. Marigo Raftopoulos. Dr. Raftopoulos found that seven in ten (71%) people think AI performs “very” or “extremely” well because of its ability to save time and improve processes, accuracy and efficiency. But 84% feel it poses cyber, military, job, privacy or other risks.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

A University of Houston engineer has developed a method to detect possible damage in concealed cold-formed steel construction framing materials hidden behind walls, without having to tear the walls open. The new technology uses ground-penetrating radar and artificial intelligence to automatically detect possible damage in materials like studs and joists made of the lightweight steel found in 30% to 35% of nonresidential buildings in the United States.A University of Houston engineer has developed a method to detect possible damage in concealed cold-formed steel construction framing materials hidden behind walls, without having to tear the walls open. The new technology uses ground-penetrating radar and artificial intelligence to automatically detect possible damage in materials like studs and joists made of the lightweight steel found in 30% to 35% of nonresidential buildings in the United States.Engineering[#item_full_content]

Researchers have developed photonic computing chips that overcome key limitations for a type of neural network known as a photonic spiking neural system. By enabling fast learning and decision making using purely light-based processes—no electronics-based computation required—the new chips could improve autonomous driving technologies and enable robotic systems that learn through real-world interactions.Researchers have developed photonic computing chips that overcome key limitations for a type of neural network known as a photonic spiking neural system. By enabling fast learning and decision making using purely light-based processes—no electronics-based computation required—the new chips could improve autonomous driving technologies and enable robotic systems that learn through real-world interactions.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]

An artificial intelligence-based projection makeup system from Science Tokyo lets users describe a mood or style in their own words and instantly see matching makeup colors on their faces. The technology learns each person’s preferences in real time and displays results under realistic lighting that reflects individual skin tone and texture, making it more true to life than traditional virtual makeup apps that project effects onto two-dimensional displays.An artificial intelligence-based projection makeup system from Science Tokyo lets users describe a mood or style in their own words and instantly see matching makeup colors on their faces. The technology learns each person’s preferences in real time and displays results under realistic lighting that reflects individual skin tone and texture, making it more true to life than traditional virtual makeup apps that project effects onto two-dimensional displays.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]