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
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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
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have made significant advancements in recent years, particularly in natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. The key driving force behind this progress is the exponential growth of datasets used to train these algorithms. However, when it comes to training data for robot control and planning algorithms, the scenario is
Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the workforce dynamics by enhancing rather than replacing human capabilities. Unlike traditional AI, which often leads to job displacement, generative AI can significantly boost productivity and job satisfaction, especially for less-skilled workers. However, the uneven access to AI technologies could exacerbate existing inequalities as those lacking digital infrastructure
In light of recent privacy complaints filed against Meta by a privacy campaign group in Europe, the social media giant has decided to put a halt on using personal data to train its artificial intelligence technology. The complaints, which were filed in 11 European countries, highlighted concerns regarding Meta’s intended changes to its privacy policy.
The recent advancements in sustainable waste management and CO2 sequestration research have introduced groundbreaking reactor designs that utilize fly ash particles to mineralize carbon dioxide. This innovative approach not only addresses the urgent issue of greenhouse gas emissions but also repurposes industrial by-products, offering a sustainable and long-lasting solution. Existing carbon capture, utilization, and storage
Recently, a group of former employees of SpaceX filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of perpetuating a sexist work culture within the company. The workers claim that Musk had them fired after they published an open letter outlining their concerns about the treatment of women at SpaceX. According to the civil complaint filed