MIT researchers found that eco-driving measures can reduce CO2 emissions at signalized intersections by 11-22% without affecting traffic flow or safety. By using deep reinforcement learning, they showed that even 10% of vehicles using eco-driving could lead to a 25-50% reduction in emissions.
Article summary: The August 2025 Microsoft Visual Studio Magazine article discusses implementing k-Nearest Neighbors regression using JavaScript, a simple yet highly interpretable technique with a demo showcasing its accuracy. The technique involves finding the k-closest items to an input vector to predict a numeric value, making it a valuable tool in machine learning.
Leeds MP Mark Sewards introduces AI chatbot, but struggles with regional accents. Constituents may find his digital assistant challenging to understand.
OpenAI's GPT-5 model shows improved coding and writing abilities, but falls short in 'continuous learning'. The startup aims for AGI with its latest upgrade to ChatGPT, acknowledging there are still missing elements in replicating human tasks.
Andrew Bragg discusses economy challenges, AI regulation, migrant community missteps, and personal routines in federal politics.
PM prioritizes protecting arts copyright, while government seeks productivity gains from AI. Debate over AI regulation intensifies amid pressure from Labor ministers and warnings against squandering AI benefits.
AWS sales teams use account plans to understand customer goals and challenges, leading to the launch of Account Plan Pulse, an AI tool that improved plan quality by 37% and reduced review time by 52%. Built with Amazon Bedrock, Pulse streamlines the account planning process, enhancing collaboration and customer support for better sales outcomes.
James Cameron warns of existential threats from super-intelligence, nuclear weapons, and climate crisis. He announces new Hiroshima project based on Ghosts of Hiroshima book.
Four new faculty members bring creativity and expertise to MIT's School of Architecture and Planning. Karrie G. Karahalios pioneers social media exploration, Mariana Popescu focuses on sustainable design, and Holly Samuelson researches building technology.
OpenAI in talks for employee share sale to value ChatGPT developer at $500bn, surpassing SpaceX. Potential two-thirds increase from current $300bn valuation.
UK construction activity records biggest drop since early in Covid-19 pandemic, prompting Bank of England to consider interest rate cut. Market expects rate to drop from 4.25% to 4%, with focus on voting split for potential 0.5% decrease.
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Handwriting is disappearing due to overreliance on keyboards, raising concerns about AI's impact on our brains. Mark Zuckerberg claims not using AI-powered smart glasses will put you at a "significant cognitive disadvantage."
Responsible AI in payments industry is not just a concept but a dynamic process. Implementing responsible AI involves a holistic approach, bias testing, accountability, and cross-functional oversight to ensure transparency and trustworthiness in financial decision-making.
Tech companies devalue creative industries, insisting AI models need human labor for free. Productivity Commission caught Australian government off-guard with stance on AI and copyright law.