The inception of Nvidia can be traced back to a casual meeting at a Denny’s in San Jose in 1993. Three engineers named Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem deliberated on developing a computer chip aimed at enhancing graphics for video games. Little did they know that this conversation laid the foundation for what
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Clearview AI, a facial recognition startup, recently settled an Illinois lawsuit regarding the violation of privacy rights due to its extensive collection of facial images. The settlement, estimated to be worth over $50 million, is unique in that it offers plaintiffs a share of the company’s potential value rather than a traditional payout. Judge Sharon
The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has recently found itself at the center of a controversy after the U.S. Commerce Department banned the use of its software in the United States. Despite this ban, Kaspersky vehemently denies being a security threat. In a statement issued by the Moscow-based company, it was made clear that the Commerce Department’s
In today’s digital age, where technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, travelers need to be extra cautious when booking their summer getaways online. According to Marnie Wilking, Chief Information Security Officer at Booking.com, there has been a significant increase in phishing scams targeting the hospitality industry, leveraging generative AI technology to mimic legitimate
Ethylene (C2H4) is a compound that is in high demand due to its versatility in various industries such as packaging, plastics, agriculture, and healthcare. The traditional method of producing ethylene involves converting ethane (C2H6) found in natural gas into ethylene and hydrogen. However, this process is not environmentally friendly as it requires a high amount
When Bae Jin-soo made the bold decision to leave his stable job in a major corporation to pursue his passion for storytelling through webtoons, he faced immense resistance, even from his own parents who ultimately kicked him out of their house. This move, however, turned out to be a defining moment in Bae’s life, as
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with roboticists introducing increasingly sophisticated systems that are capable of performing various tasks. However, one of the major challenges that researchers have faced is teaching these systems to successfully and reliably tackle new tasks. Mapping high-dimensional data, such as images collected by on-board RGB
President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially tap into its lithium reserves as early as 2028 with the support of Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union. This comes after assurances from both parties regarding adherence to environmental standards. The Jadar region in western Serbia is said to house significant lithium
The rise of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as GPT-4, has revolutionized the way people interact with conversational platforms like ChatGPT. These models have demonstrated an impressive ability to understand prompts and generate responses that are indistinguishable from those crafted by humans. The question arises: can these AI-generated texts pass as human-written? Researchers at UC
The recent revelation of Elon Musk’s staggering $44.9 billion pay plan has sparked intense debates regarding the ethics of executive compensation. While the median CEO pay in the U.S. is already significantly higher than the average worker’s salary, Musk’s package is in a league of its own. With his compensation being nearly 200 times higher