The article discusses how computer scientists, particularly Associate Professor Saket Navlakha from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, have found a way to improve bipartite matching algorithms by drawing inspiration from biology, specifically the wiring of the nervous system. The aim is to optimize the pairing of drivers with riders in rideshare apps, similar to how neurons
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The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has sparked a heated debate among its users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. On Sunday, many Brazilians found themselves struggling to navigate other social media platforms in the absence of X. The shutdown, initiated early Saturday, rendered the platform largely inaccessible on
In Kenya’s bustling capital of Nairobi, a new wave of innovation has taken hold in the form of robot service in a local cafe. The Robot Cafe has introduced three preprogrammed robots named Claire, R24, and Nadia to assist with serving food to customers. This unique concept has garnered attention from both young and old
In the rapidly advancing field of generative AI, companies like Microsoft and Google are deploying tools like ChatGPT to create content on demand. However, a critical issue remains – these models often “hallucinate” or invent answers when faced with uncertainty. This problem poses a challenge for corporate customers who rely on AI systems like Copilot
Artificial intelligence researchers recently came under fire for using a dataset containing suspected child sexual abuse imagery to train AI image-generator tools. The LAION research dataset, which has been widely used by popular AI image-makers, was found to contain links to sexually explicit images of children. This discovery raised concerns about the ease with which
Researchers at the University of Toronto recently conducted a study on the effects of using virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) on individuals’ perception and interaction with the real world. The study, published in Scientific Reports, revealed that using VR and AR can alter the way people move and interact in the physical world.
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,
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