In the world of building design, the focus has traditionally been on improving the connectivity between various components of a structure. This approach allows for the redistribution of loads in the event of component failure, which can prevent collapses after small initial failures. However, recent incidents such as the collapse of Champlain Towers, a building
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a groundbreaking approach to understanding diffusion in multicomponent alloys. By breaking down diffusion into individual contributions, known as “kinosons,” they were able to utilize machine learning to efficiently model the alloy and calculate diffusivity in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Diffusion in
Nico Papalia’s new RPG, Athenian Rhapsody, has recently made its debut on Steam, and it is turning heads with its bright and glitzy aesthetic reminiscent of Toby Fox’s Undertale. This Gameboy Advance-inspired game is a retro parody created in GameMaker, featuring turn-based combat that includes various inventive minigames. The writing in Athenian Rhapsody is characterized
Google has recently introduced a new feature that allows users to perform a “web” search. This new feature aims to filter out all the additional content that Google typically includes in search results, such as AI Overviews, sponsored posts, and product listings. While this may seem like a step in the right direction, it begs
TikTok’s recent efforts to oppose the sell-off ruling in the U.S. may not yield the desired results, especially considering the current status of the sell-off bill. Despite showcasing the platform’s economic impact in various U.S. states and urging its user community to lobby local senators, the bill has already been approved, rendering these efforts largely
The departure of Ilya Sutskever from OpenAI, as announced by co-founder Sam Altman, marks a significant shakeup within the company’s leadership. Sutskever’s decision to leave comes after a period of turmoil that saw co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, facing criticism for his lack of transparency with the board. This incident led to a rift within
In a bold move to protect their livelihoods and creative outlets, eight TikTok creators have decided to take legal action against a law that threatens to ban the popular app unless its Chinese parent company divests it. These creators, including Brian Firebaugh, Talia Cadet, and Timothy Martin, argue that TikTok is more than just a
The recent departure of Ilya Sutskever, co-founder, and chief scientist at OpenAI, has sent shockwaves through the AI community. Sutskever, a former Google AI researcher, played a crucial role in the development and growth of OpenAI. His decision to leave the company comes amidst a backdrop of internal turmoil and strategic shifts within the organization.
In a recent study conducted by computer scientists at the University of Helsinki, it was found that cinematography techniques can play a crucial role in increasing user engagement with virtual environments. By applying principles of composition and continuity, commonly used in filmmaking, researchers were able to enhance navigation around virtual spaces. Composition refers to how
Tesla, the electric vehicle company known for its innovative technology, is now facing a lawsuit from the nonprofit Environmental Democracy Project. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla has an “ongoing failure to comply with the Clean Air Act” at its assembly plant in Fremont, California. The environmental group claims that Tesla has violated the law “hundreds