In 1994, Diana Duyser auctioned a grilled cheese with the Virgin Mary's image for $28,000. MIT's study on pareidolia reveals human-machine perception differences and a possible evolutionary link to survival instincts.
MIT engineers have developed Clio, a method enabling robots to make intuitive, task-relevant decisions by identifying and remembering only relevant elements in a scene. Clio's capabilities, showcased in real experiments, could be crucial for search and rescue missions, domestic robots, and factory automation, according to researchers.
Governor Newsom vetoes bill for generative AI safety testing, fearing it could drive tech companies away from California. The bill's stringent standards on large AI models may hinder innovation, according to the governor.
AI apps like Virtual Agronomist are helping small-scale farmers like Sammy Selim in Kenya improve crop quality and yield through personalized fertiliser advice based on artificial intelligence technology. The use of chat prompts and AI recommendations is revolutionizing traditional farming methods and increasing productivity in agriculture.
Exploring Neural Networks in Hydrometeorology: A unique approach to optimizing error surfaces in 3D using PyTorch. Learn how to visualize and interactively illustrate the steps of Stochastic Gradient Descent with plotly Python library.
Learn how to run Rust code in constrained environments like browsers or embedded systems using WASM WASI. Follow nine rules to successfully port code, including understanding Rust targets, conditional compilation, and navigating dependency issues.
Justine Roberts, CEO of Mumsnet, takes legal action against OpenAI for scraping content without permission. Google seeks to overhaul UK copyright law to mine content without compensation.
OpenAI's Strawberry, a significant advance, sparks debate on making its 'chain of thought' public. Academia ponders implications of ChatGPT on essay grading, highlighting need for adaptation to new technologies.
AI system Magic Notes records & analyzes meetings, suggests follow-up actions for social workers in England. Tool drafts letters & proposes actions for Swindon, Barnet, Kingston councils & more.
AI systems, like those using Vector Embeddings and LLMs, are inherently imperfect due to information loss. To address this, incorporating structured processes and metadata can help mitigate the loss and improve system accuracy.
Companies are scraping personal data for AI systems without consent. Tech industry hungry for data to train AI systems.
Mark Zuckerberg embraces AI and imperial monomania, shedding old Caesar image. Zuckerberg declares no more apologies for Facebook's impact on elections and teen mental health at Meta Connect conference.
Northpower, a major infrastructure contractor in New Zealand, utilizes AI to prioritize public safety risks, reducing effort and carbon emissions. Facing challenges in inspecting power poles for safety, Northpower combines digital and scanned data to efficiently identify and address potential hazards.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparks controversy with blog post, Google Gemini introduces updates in the AI world.
Ars Technica and IBM host "Beyond the Buzz: An Infrastructure Future with GenAI" event in San Jose, discussing generative AI promises and challenges. Speakers address tech complexity, rapid evolution, infrastructure demands, security vulnerabilities, and environmental impacts.