Boeing, NASA, and the United Launch Alliance (ULA) are currently working towards a crewed launch for Boeing’s Starliner capsule on June 2nd, following a last-minute scrub on June 1st. This launch will mark the first time that Starliner will carry human beings on board after facing multiple delays in the past. During the press conference
Analysis
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has made a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of optical imaging technology. A new all-optical complex field imager has been developed, marking a significant advancement in the field. This innovative device has the capability to capture both amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for
Recently, reports have surfaced indicating that TikTok is working on developing a recommendation algorithm that would operate independently from its Chinese counterpart, Douyin. The purpose of this project is to demonstrate to US lawmakers that TikTok’s business operations are separate from its parent company ByteDance, which is based in Beijing. According to sources familiar with
A former top lieutenant of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Ryan Salame, has recently been sentenced to 90 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The sentencing also includes a hefty financial penalty amounting to more than $6 million in forfeiture and over $5 million in restitution. This punishment comes after Salame pleaded
Recent developments in string theory research have seen the integration of machine learning algorithms to tackle complex calculations and simulations. A team led by Burt Ovrut and Andre Lukas utilized neural networks to enhance Ruehle’s metric-calculating software and explore the intricate details of Calabi-Yau manifolds. These neural networks proved to be instrumental in generating a
X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s comments at the VivaTech conference in Paris regarding Australia’s actions in the online safety dispute have raised eyebrows. Yaccarino accused Australia of overreach, claiming that the country’s attempt to restrict access to videos of a violent incident was unwarranted. She argued that citizens should have the right to access information and
The introduction of “AI Overviews” in Google Search has sparked an uproar among users due to the inaccurate and nonsensical results it has been providing. While the intention behind this feature is to display quick summaries of answers to search queries at the top of the results page, the execution has been far from flawless.
The controversy surrounding OpenAI’s voice imitation project has raised significant legal questions. While some experts argue that there is a distinction between imitation and simply recording in the style of someone else, others believe that the superficial similarity between the simulated voice and the original actor may not amount to a clear-cut case of impersonation.
Glass, a material that we often take for granted in our everyday lives, has unique properties and structures that make it an interesting subject of study. Scientists have been conducting experiments on glass in space to explore the potential for new discoveries and innovations in material science. These experiments have opened up new possibilities for
It began as a personal quest for justice, driven by tragedy and fueled by determination. Sophie Rollet, a former childcare worker from France, embarked on a decade-long investigation to hold US auto equipment group Goodyear accountable for the death of her husband, Jean-Paul. Her relentless pursuit finally bore fruit as authorities carried out raids on