In a recent study published in the journal Nature, a team of AI researchers has shed light on an alarming discovery – popular Language Models (LLMs) exhibit covert racism against individuals who speak African American English (AAE). This revelation brings to the forefront the inherent biases that are encoded within the algorithms of these models,
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Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile. This follows the commencement of operations for two more turbines, bringing the total electricity generation to 1,550 megawatts. This development marks a significant milestone in the project, which has long been a source of
In a recent study conducted by researchers at Improbable AI Lab and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a new two-finger robotic gripper has been designed to enhance the manipulation capabilities of robots. The main objective of this innovation is to enable robots to effectively pick up objects with different shapes and textures and place them
In recent decades, the internet, especially social media, has experienced exponential growth. With the ability for anyone to create and share content online, there has been a surge in inappropriate content, including hate speech. Hate speech, which targets individuals based on factors such as their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, has become a prevalent issue
Cybersecurity incidents have become increasingly common in today’s digital age, with the potential to cause widespread disruption and chaos. The recent incident involving CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity technology company, serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities present in our global technical infrastructure. The aftermath of the incident has prompted the Association for Computing Machinery’s
Automatic bug assignment has been a significant area of research in recent years, with textual bug reports playing a crucial role in aiding engineers in diagnosing and fixing software bugs. However, the presence of noise in these reports has presented challenges in utilizing classical Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques effectively for bug assignment. A research
The realm of rechargeable batteries is constantly evolving, especially with the rise of electric vehicles in today’s society. One particular heavy hitter in the battery world is the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. However, as we move towards a more sustainable future, researchers are looking into utilizing the abundance of manganese (Mn) to create a high-energy, low-cost
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the boss of Telegram, in France has brought to light the ongoing debate between user privacy and platform responsibility. Telegram, a messaging platform founded in 2013, has gained popularity for its commitment to user privacy and freedom. Durov himself has emphasized the importance of not policing users’ expressions unless
The development of renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines, in India’s Thar desert has highlighted the ongoing struggle between promoting green energy and protecting the interests of local communities. While wind turbines are essential for boosting India’s non-fossil fuel capacity to combat climate change, those living in the shadows of these turbines often feel
In a significant ruling, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) determined that workers at Battle-Tested Strategies, a company that delivered packages for Amazon, are considered employees of the e-commerce giant. This decision marks a significant victory for the delivery workers who accused Amazon of unlawfully refusing to recognize their decision to unionize and failing to
