Artificial intelligence (AI) has been both praised and criticized for its potential impact on climate change. On one hand, AI requires significant amounts of computing power and data storage, leading to a higher carbon footprint due to energy consumption and emissions from hardware production. For example, the largest AI training processes have shown exponential growth
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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is facing a significant legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) involving the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that these acquisitions have stifled competition in the social media market, prompting Meta to defend its position. In a recent motion, Meta requested a federal judge to dismiss
The advancements in robotics have opened up a world of possibilities for integrating robots into various environments to assist humans in performing tasks efficiently. While robotic systems have traditionally been used indoors for tasks like warehouse management and customer service, a new frontier is emerging that involves utilizing robots in outdoor environments. However, outdoor environments
In a groundbreaking development, a team of Korean researchers led by Professor Shinhyun Choi has introduced a new memory device with the potential to revolutionize existing memory technologies. This innovative device is not only cost-effective but also boasts ultra-low power consumption, making it a promising candidate for future artificial intelligence hardware. The existing phase change
In the first quarter of the year, Tesla reported a significant drop in auto sales, with global deliveries down by 8.5 percent compared to the previous period. This decrease was attributed to several factors, including weak sales in the Chinese market, where local electric vehicle manufacturers posed stiff competition. Additionally, an arson attack on power
In a groundbreaking development, a team of engineers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology’s ICFO–Institut de Ciències Fotòniques has unveiled a revolutionary transparent camera that has the potential to transform the world of eye tracking technology. This innovative camera allows for eye tracking without obstructing the user’s view, paving the way for exciting
The development of miniaturized optoelectronic devices poses a challenge in terms of gate capacitance, as these smaller devices require higher capacitance to function efficiently while consuming less energy. This higher gate capacitance is necessary to store more electrical charge in proportion to the voltage applied. One approach to achieve this involves using insulating materials with
Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) have garnered significant attention in recent years for their potential in various applications such as biosensors, wearable devices, and neuromorphic systems. These transistors are based on organic superconducting materials and are known for their ability to modulate electrical current in response to small changes in the voltage applied to their gate
The development of vehicles that can drive themselves has been a long-standing goal in both robotics research and the automotive industry. While different companies have been investing in and testing these autonomous vehicles, they have only been deployed in a limited number of settings. Recently, researchers have been exploring the concept of “automated valet parking”
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Tohoku University have unlocked a new chapter in battery technology with the creation of a novel cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This innovative material, based on an advanced rock-salt structure, has the potential to revolutionize energy storage solutions, making them more cost-effective, safer, and higher in capacity.
