The European Union’s law on artificial intelligence came into force on 1 August. The new AI Act essentially regulates what artificial intelligence can and cannot do in the EU. A team led by computer science professor Holger Hermanns from Saarland University and law professor Anne Lauber-Rönsberg from Dresden University of Technology has examined how the new legislation impacts the practical work of programmers. The results of their analysis will be published in the autumn.The European Union’s law on artificial intelligence came into force on 1 August. The new AI Act essentially regulates what artificial intelligence can and cannot do in the EU. A team led by computer science professor Holger Hermanns from Saarland University and law professor Anne Lauber-Rönsberg from Dresden University of Technology has examined how the new legislation impacts the practical work of programmers. The results of their analysis will be published in the autumn.Business[#item_full_content]
As artificial intelligence agents become more advanced, it could become increasingly difficult to distinguish between AI-powered users and real humans on the internet. In a new white paper, researchers from MIT, OpenAI, Microsoft, and other tech companies and academic institutions propose the use of personhood credentials, a verification technique that enables someone to prove they are a real human online, while preserving their privacy.As artificial intelligence agents become more advanced, it could become increasingly difficult to distinguish between AI-powered users and real humans on the internet. In a new white paper, researchers from MIT, OpenAI, Microsoft, and other tech companies and academic institutions propose the use of personhood credentials, a verification technique that enables someone to prove they are a real human online, while preserving their privacy.Security[#item_full_content]
A team of AI researchers at Tsinghua University, working with a colleague from Zhipu AI, has developed a large language model (LLM) called LongWriter that they claim is capable of generating text output of up to 10,000 words. The group has written a paper describing their efforts and new LLM, which is available on the arXiv preprint server.A team of AI researchers at Tsinghua University, working with a colleague from Zhipu AI, has developed a large language model (LLM) called LongWriter that they claim is capable of generating text output of up to 10,000 words. The group has written a paper describing their efforts and new LLM, which is available on the arXiv preprint server.[#item_full_content]
For symptoms like a runny nose and a cough, some might think it’s a common cold. It doesn’t warrant a doctor’s visit, so they turn to Google and WebMD for additional reassurance. Now, with advancements in AI, some might be tempted to switch from “Dr. Google” to “Dr. ChatGPT,” but can OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot provide accurate medical advice?For symptoms like a runny nose and a cough, some might think it’s a common cold. It doesn’t warrant a doctor’s visit, so they turn to Google and WebMD for additional reassurance. Now, with advancements in AI, some might be tempted to switch from “Dr. Google” to “Dr. ChatGPT,” but can OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot provide accurate medical advice?Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
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Researchers have made groundbreaking advancements in the field of soft robotics by developing film-balloon (FiBa) soft robots. These innovative robots, designed by a team led by Dr. Terry Ching and corresponding author Professor Michinao Hashimoto, introduce a novel fabrication approach that enables lightweight, untethered operation with advanced biomimetic locomotion capabilities.Researchers have made groundbreaking advancements in the field of soft robotics by developing film-balloon (FiBa) soft robots. These innovative robots, designed by a team led by Dr. Terry Ching and corresponding author Professor Michinao Hashimoto, introduce a novel fabrication approach that enables lightweight, untethered operation with advanced biomimetic locomotion capabilities.[#item_full_content]
A tiny battery designed by MIT engineers could enable the deployment of cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within in the human body, as well as other applications such as locating leaks in gas pipelines.A tiny battery designed by MIT engineers could enable the deployment of cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within in the human body, as well as other applications such as locating leaks in gas pipelines.[#item_full_content]
If you thought your kids were away from harm playing multi-player games through VR headsets while in their own bedrooms, you may want to sit down to read this.If you thought your kids were away from harm playing multi-player games through VR headsets while in their own bedrooms, you may want to sit down to read this.Security[#item_full_content]
In Diplomacy, a strategy game set on the eve of World War I, success hinges not on luck but the ability to negotiate. Players, each representing the armed forces of a European superpower, spend much of their time building trust, forming alliances, and ultimately betraying opponents to gain the most territory. “The most skillful negotiator will climb to victory,” said the game’s maker, the company Avalon Hill.In Diplomacy, a strategy game set on the eve of World War I, success hinges not on luck but the ability to negotiate. Players, each representing the armed forces of a European superpower, spend much of their time building trust, forming alliances, and ultimately betraying opponents to gain the most territory. “The most skillful negotiator will climb to victory,” said the game’s maker, the company Avalon Hill.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Amid the skyrocketing popularity of large language models (LLMs), researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are taking a closer look at how these artificial intelligence (AI) systems perform under measurable scrutiny.Amid the skyrocketing popularity of large language models (LLMs), researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are taking a closer look at how these artificial intelligence (AI) systems perform under measurable scrutiny.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
