The US House of Representatives recently voted to reauthorize a controversial electronic surveillance program focused on foreigners under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The program, known as Section 702, allows US intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless electronic surveillance on individuals outside the United States. While the intent is to monitor foreign citizens, concerns have
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Google recently announced that it is conducting a trial that involves removing links to California news sites for certain users in the state. This move comes as California legislators consider passing the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), which would essentially create a “link tax” for connecting users in the state to news articles. Jaffer Zaidi,
In a world where data is becoming increasingly valuable, the generation and processing of synthetic data are gaining prominence. A recent study emphasizes the need for clear guidelines to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in the use of synthetic data. Synthetic data, which is created through machine learning algorithms from original real-world data, offers privacy-preserving
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, with numerous applications across various industries. However, a recent report led by researchers from UCL has shed light on a troubling aspect of AI – gender bias. The study, commissioned by UNESCO, focused on Large Language Models (LLMs) and their propensity to discriminate
In a groundbreaking development that has the potential to revolutionize the field of data analysis, a team of computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has unveiled an AI framework known as DISCount. This innovative framework has the capability to tackle two distinct challenges – rapidly detecting damaged buildings in crisis areas and accurately
The realm of quantum computing is a fascinating area that holds enormous promise for the future. Ph.D. candidate Casper Gyurik delves into the uncharted territory of quantum computing and its potential applications in the world of machine learning. While a functional quantum computer has not yet been built, the possibilities it presents are truly revolutionary.
South Korea is making a bold move to invest almost $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027 in a bid to establish itself as a global leader in cutting-edge semiconductors. This decision was announced by President Yoon Suk Yeol, highlighting the importance of the semiconductor industry as a crucial pillar of South Korea’s export-driven economy.
A Supreme Court judge in Brazil has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk after the tech billionaire criticized the magistrate for blocking social media accounts that were suspected of spreading disinformation. Judge Alexandre de Moraes accused Musk of “criminal instrumentalization” of the platform and warned the owner of X to comply with judicial orders or
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been identified as both a problem and a potential solution in the fight against climate change. The rapid expansion of AI in our society requires massive amounts of computing power and data storage, leading to concerns about its carbon footprint. However, AI also has the potential to help us address climate
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is pushing back against a U.S. antitrust authority’s lawsuit that could potentially lead to the forced sale of Instagram and WhatsApp. The lawsuit, initiated by the Federal Trade Commission in December 2020, is centered around Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, which the FTC claims have hindered competition in