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View miniature humanoid robots demonstrating their soccer prowess.

Tech News / April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

Football-playing robots have received a significant upgrade. Utilizing deep reinforcement learning, powered by artificial intelligence, bipedal robots can now walk, pivot to kick a ball, and recover from falls at a much faster rate compared to robots following pre-programmed instructions. Guy Lever and his team at Google DeepMind conducted extensive training sessions, totaling 240 hours, …

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Microsoft and Quantinuum’s quantum computer could potentially be the most dependable to date.

Tech News / April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

Microsoft and the quantum computing company Quantinuum assert they’ve developed a quantum computer with an unparalleled level of dependability. Its capacity to autonomously rectify errors could signify a leap towards more pragmatic quantum computing in the imminent future. Krysta Svore of Microsoft exclaims, “Our achievement here is truly exhilarating. We’ve proven that error correction is …

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Increasing the number of 5G towers could extend phone battery life by up to 50%.

Tech News / April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have unearthed a potential breakthrough in mobile network efficiency: bolstering the density of 5G masts. Their findings suggest that this strategy could significantly reduce a mobile network’s energy consumption by up to two-thirds while concurrently enhancing the battery longevity of smartphones. Currently, mobile phone signals emanate in …

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Artificial intelligence can identify parasites in fecal samples to aid in the diagnosis of infections.

Tech News / April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence has demonstrated the ability to detect eggs of parasitic worms in human fecal samples, even those from parasite species that may be overlooked by laboratory technologists using microscopes. This breakthrough suggests that AI has the potential to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of parasitic worm infections worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, …

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Chatbots can help convince conspiracy theorists to consider different viewpoints.

Leave a Comment / Tech News / April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

Advanced language model chatbots such as those behind ChatGPT can potentially decrease individuals’ adherence to conspiracy theories through engaging in discussions with them. Moreover, this method may offer insights into more effective ways of communicating with conspiracy theorists. Despite previous studies indicating relatively stable levels of belief in conspiracy theories across the US and six …

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This water purifier operates using static electricity generated by your body.

Tech News / April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

A mere 10-minute stroll can generate adequate static electricity to fuel a battery-free water purifier, offering vital assistance during emergencies or in areas with scarce access to clean water and consistent power sources. A simple bottle can purify drinking water by harnessing static electricity accumulated from just 10 minutes of walking – no need for …

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Intel unveils largest ‘brain-inspired’ neuromorphic computer in the world

Tech News / April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

A computer designed to emulate the brain’s data processing and storage methods could potentially enhance the efficiency and capabilities of artificial intelligence models.Intel has developed the world’s largest neurotrophic computer, aiming to mimic the functionality of the human brain. The company anticipates that this device will be capable of running more advanced AI models compared …

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TikTok argues that the US House bill potentially prohibiting the app would “infringe upon” free speech.

Tech News / April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

TikTok reiterated its concerns about freedom of expression regarding a bill passed by the House of Representatives, which would ban the social media platform in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its ownership within a year. The House approved the legislation with a vote of 360 to 58 on Saturday. It …

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Micron poised to receive $6.1 billion in semiconductor grants from the US.

Leave a Comment / Tech News / April 19, 2024 April 19, 2024

Memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology (MU.O) is poised to receive $6.1 billion in grants from the U.S. Commerce Department to fund domestic chip factory projects, announced Democratic U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday. The grants, pending finalization, will support chipmaking facilities in New York and Idaho under the CHIPS & Science law, according …

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Meta unveils initial editions of its Llama 3 AI model.

Tech News / April 19, 2024 April 19, 2024

Meta Platforms (META.O) unveiled early editions of its newest large language model, Llama 3, and a real-time image generator alongside it, as the company races to compete with generative AI leader OpenAI. These models will be integrated into Meta AI, touted as the most advanced among its free-to-use counterparts, with comparisons against Google and Mistral …

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