Technology

AI language models, such as ChatGPT, have become increasingly popular in recent years as they continue to evolve and adapt to meet users’ needs. However, a recent study conducted by a team of AI researchers has shed light on a disturbing aspect of these models – covert racism. The study, published in the journal Nature,

Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased electricity production from its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile. With the addition of two new turbines, the dam is now generating 1,550 megawatts of electricity, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development. This development signals a shift from the construction phase to the

Robots are becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, and in order to effectively assist humans with a variety of tasks, they need to be able to manipulate objects with dexterity and precision. The development of new robotic grippers is crucial in enabling robots to perform everyday manipulation tasks. Recently, researchers at Improbable AI Lab

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown significant promise in various real-world applications, but studies have revealed disparities in performance based on the data and hardware systems used for training and deployment. For example, AI tools for facial recognition have shown biases towards fair-skinned individuals over dark-skinned individuals. As a result, efforts have been made to enhance

The National Labor Relations Board has made a ruling that workers at a company delivering packages for Amazon are to be considered employees of the e-commerce giant. This decision came after accusations were made by delivery workers that Amazon unlawfully refused to recognize their decision to unionize and negotiate with the union over workplace issues.

A recent study conducted by scientists at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has shed new light on the photoelectric effect, a phenomenon first explained by Albert Einstein more than a century ago. This research has introduced a groundbreaking method for analyzing electron-electron interactions, which are crucial for the development of various technologies

The trend of Latin American consumers shifting from US- and Brazilian-built cars to Chinese models has been on the rise in recent years. Claudio Perez, a Chilean truck driver, initially had doubts about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car. However, the combination of price and quick delivery time convinced him to make the

Recent antitrust charges against RealPage, a property management software company based in Texas, have raised concerns about the use of algorithms in enabling collusion among landlords. The Department of Justice, along with eight US states, filed a civil lawsuit alleging that RealPage has a monopoly over commercial revenue management software. This lawsuit represents a significant

The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of lithium batteries. They have developed a redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material known as SKIER-5 that shows remarkable stability even in freezing temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the world

The advancement of self-driving vehicle technology has brought about the development of collaborative networks that rely on communication between vehicles and infrastructure to make decisions. However, a recent study led by the University of Michigan has revealed that these networks are vulnerable to data fabrication attacks, posing serious security risks. The research conducted at the

AMD’s recent acquisition of ZT Systems in a deal worth $4.9 billion is a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities. As AMD aims to compete with industry giant Nvidia, this acquisition sets the stage for enhanced AI offerings in its product portfolio. By investing over $1 billion in the past year to expand

In a recent ruling, a US judge concluded that Google holds a monopoly in the market and has been leveraging its dominance to solidify its position in the tech industry. This decision aligns the US regulators more closely with the European Commission’s stance on tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. Both entities now acknowledge

The new CEO of Boeing, Kelly Ortberg, has expressed his commitment to resetting relations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) in order to secure a new labor contract. This move comes at a crucial time as negotiations are in the final phase, with the current agreement set to expire soon. By

Lithium-metal batteries are considered to be the next breakthrough in battery technology due to their potential for significantly higher energy densities compared to lithium-ion batteries. However, one of the major limitations of lithium-metal batteries is their short lifespan. Current lithium-metal cells typically have a cycle life of only about 50 cycles, which is significantly lower

Advancements in robotics have led to the development of various robotic grippers that can effectively pick up and manipulate different types of objects. However, many of these grippers are complex and expensive, making them impractical for widespread use. Researchers at Purdue University and MIT have recently introduced a simpler yet equally effective robotic gripper that