Google recently announced its decision to test removing links to California news sites for certain users in the western United States. This move comes as California lawmakers consider implementing the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), which would introduce a “link tax” requiring online platforms to pay for connecting users to news articles. Jaffer Zaidi, Google
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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become increasingly popular in various applications, from natural language processing to generative AI platforms. However, a recent report led by researchers from UCL has shed light on a concerning issue – these AI tools are discriminating against women and individuals from diverse cultural and sexual backgrounds. The study, commissioned by
The team of computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has recently unveiled a groundbreaking AI framework known as DISCount that is set to transform the way damaged buildings are detected in crisis zones and the size of bird flocks is estimated. This innovative framework leverages the power of artificial intelligence to process massive
Quantum computing is a revolutionary concept that holds great promise for the future, yet the practical applications of this technology remain largely unexplored. Ph.D. candidate Casper Gyurik is at the forefront of research aimed at unraveling the mysteries of quantum computing by integrating it with machine learning techniques. By leveraging the power of quantum algorithms,
South Korea is gearing up to invest nearly $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027, with the aim of establishing itself as a global leader in cutting-edge semiconductors. President Yoon Suk Yeol highlighted the importance of the semiconductor industry in South Korea’s export-driven economy, emphasizing the significance of AI in shaping the future of the
A Supreme Court judge in Brazil has ordered an investigation into Elon Musk after the tech billionaire criticized the magistrate and accused him of censorship for blocking social media accounts suspected of spreading disinformation. Judge Alexandre de Moraes accused Elon Musk of “criminal instrumentalization” of the platform, stating that “social network X must refrain from
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a topic of discussion in the context of efforts to combat climate change. The high demand for computing power and data storage in AI systems has led to concerns about its carbon footprint and energy consumption. The rate at which AI training processes are increasing their energy consumption is alarming,
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is currently facing a legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta has filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss the case, arguing that the acquisitions were beneficial for consumers and businesses. According to Meta, the FTC had approved
Robotic systems have made significant advancements in recent years, with a primary focus on indoor environments such as warehouses, airports, and offices. These robots have been designed to assist humans with manual tasks and provide simple responses to inquiries. However, the future of robotics may involve the deployment of these systems in unknown and unmapped
In a groundbreaking development, a team of Korean researchers has introduced a new memory device that has the potential to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence hardware. This innovative device, developed by Professor Shinhyun Choi’s research team at the KAIST School of Electrical Engineering, boasts ultra-low-power consumption capabilities and presents a promising alternative to existing