Bipolar membranes are a crucial component in various energy technologies, such as electrolyzers and hydrogen fuel cells. These membranes consist of two layers, the cation-exchange and anion-exchange layers, which are essential for ion conduction. Despite the widespread use of bipolar membranes in the industry, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding their working
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The disparity in energy consumption and emissions between nations in the Global North and the Global South is a pressing issue that has been highlighted in a recent study. Manufacturing nations in the Global North are outsourcing energy-intensive industrial processes to countries in the Global South, leading to a ‘false decoupling’ of energy consumption from
In a recent study by Professor Ana Beduschi from the University of Exeter, the need for clear guidelines in the generation and processing of synthetic data has been emphasized. Synthetic data, which is produced through machine learning algorithms from original real-world data, is becoming increasingly popular due to its ability to provide privacy-preserving alternatives to
Google recently announced that it is conducting a test where it removes links to California news sites for certain users in the western US state. This move comes as legislators in California consider passing the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), which would require platforms like Google to pay for connecting users to news articles. Jaffer
The US House of Representatives recently voted to reauthorize a controversial electronic surveillance program targeting foreigners, known as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The vote, which was a bipartisan decision of 273-147, has sparked debate over the balance between national security and privacy concerns. One of the most contentious parts of the program is
Recently, a report conducted by researchers at UCL highlighted the alarming presence of bias in artificial intelligence tools, particularly in Large Language Models (LLMs). These AI tools, like GPT-3.5, GPT-2, and Llama 2, were found to perpetuate discriminatory stereotypes against women and individuals from diverse cultures and sexual orientations. The study, commissioned by UNESCO, revealed
In a groundbreaking development, a team of computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has introduced a revolutionary AI framework known as DISCount. This framework aims to tackle the challenges of detecting damaged buildings in crisis zones and accurately estimating the size of bird flocks, utilizing the speed and data-crunching power of artificial intelligence
The intersection of quantum computing and machine learning presents a realm of possibilities that have yet to be fully explored. The potential applications of this fusion could revolutionize various industries and fields. The research conducted by Ph.D. candidate Casper Gyurik delves into the synergy between quantum computing and machine learning to unlock new insights and
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced that South Korea is planning to invest nearly $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027 with the goal of establishing itself as a global leader in cutting-edge semiconductors. This initiative is driven by the country’s desire to take the lead in AI chips, building on its existing strengths as the
Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, found himself in hot water after criticizing a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, Alexandre de Moraes, for blocking social media accounts suspected of spreading disinformation. The judge accused Musk of “criminal instrumentalization” of the platform and ordered an investigation into the mogul’s actions. Moraes threatened Musk
