In a recent study published in the journal Nature by a team of AI researchers, it was found that popular Language Models (LLMs) exhibit covert racism against individuals who speak African American English (AAE). This study sheds light on the inherent biases embedded in artificial intelligence systems, highlighting the need for further research and development
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Ethiopia recently announced that it has successfully doubled its electricity production from the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. This achievement comes after the addition of two new turbines, bringing the total electricity generation to 1,550 megawatts. The transition from the construction phase to the operation phase marks a significant milestone
Robots are becoming increasingly important in our daily lives, but in order to truly assist humans in a variety of settings, they need to be able to manipulate objects effectively. The development of cost-effective robotic grippers is crucial for enabling robots to perform dexterous object manipulation tasks. Recently, a team of researchers from Improbable AI
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently determined that workers at a company delivering packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant. This finding directly contradicts Amazon’s claim that it is not responsible for the subcontractor’s staff. The regional director of the NLRB in Los Angeles found merit in accusations made by delivery
In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides, with deep neural networks (DNNs) being widely used to address various real-world tasks. However, as highlighted in a recent study by researchers at the University of Notre Dame, the fairness of these AI models has come under scrutiny. The study, published in
The study conducted by a team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory sheds light on the intricate details of the photoelectric effect, originally elucidated by Einstein more than a century ago. This groundbreaking research provides a new perspective on electron-electron interactions, which are vital for various technological applications such as
The Latin American automotive market has seen a significant shift in consumer preferences in recent years, with more and more buyers opting for Chinese-made cars over traditional US- and Brazilian-built models. Claudio Perez, a Chilean truck driver, was initially skeptical when he purchased his first Chinese-made family car, but the combination of price and quick
In a groundbreaking move, US prosecutors have brought forward antitrust charges against RealPage, a property management software company, for allegedly utilizing algorithms to facilitate collusion among landlords. This behavior has reportedly led to increased rental prices and harmed consumers across various markets in the United States. According to the Department of Justice, RealPage has established
The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has made a groundbreaking development in the field of lithium batteries with the creation of SKIER-5, a redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material. This new material has been specifically designed to address the limitations of traditional graphite anodes in lithium batteries, especially in freezing conditions as low as minus
The development of self-driving vehicles is rapidly advancing, with emerging networks that collaborate and communicate with each other or infrastructure to make decisions. However, a recent study led by the University of Michigan has shed light on a critical vulnerability – data fabrication attacks. These attacks pose a serious threat to the security and safety
AMD has recently announced its decision to acquire server maker ZT Systems in a deal worth $4.9 billion, marking a strategic move by the chipmaker to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities. This acquisition comes as AMD aims to strengthen its position in the AI market and intensify its competition with industry giant Nvidia. Focus on
A recent US judge’s ruling has determined that Google has established a monopoly in the tech industry and has utilized this dominance to solidify its market position. This decision, although subject to appeal, aligns the US regulator with the European Commission’s stance on tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. Regulators now acknowledge that these
Boeing’s new chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, recently expressed his intention to “reset” the relationship with a key union representing tens of thousands of its workers. After meeting with the presidents of IAM 751 & W24 in Seattle, Ortberg emphasized the importance of building a strong future for employees in the region through a new contract
The quest for higher energy densities in batteries has led researchers to explore the potential of lithium-metal batteries as an alternative to the widely used lithium-ion batteries. While lithium-metal batteries offer the promise of significantly higher energy densities, they have been plagued by issues such as short lifespans due to the growth of lithium dendrites
Roboticists around the world have been working tirelessly to design robotic grippers capable of picking up and manipulating various objects. However, many of the grippers currently available are inspired by human hands and are thus complex and expensive to build and program. While these grippers perform well in intricate object manipulation tasks, their high degree