Technology

Off-road environment recognition technologies are essential for detecting and removing extraneous substances such as dust, mud, snow, or rain during off-road autonomous driving. These technologies have the potential to revolutionize various industries, including construction, agriculture, and military, by ensuring safe working environments for operators and improving overall efficiency. A research team in Korea, led by

Bipolar membranes are a key component in various energy technologies, such as electrolyzers and hydrogen fuel cells. These membranes consist of two oppositely charged layers, the cation-exchange and anion-exchange layer, which are essential for their function. Despite the usage of bipolar membranes in energy applications, there is still much to be understood about their working

Manufacturing nations in the Global North have been found to be stockpiling energy and emission problems by outsourcing energy-intensive industrial processes to countries in the Global South. This phenomenon, termed ‘false decoupling,’ involves Global North countries leveraging their capital and technology advantages to extract a significant amount of energy through outsourcing. However, the outdated production

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

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.