The recent lawsuit filed by the United States against TikTok has brought to light serious allegations regarding the popular video-sharing app’s practices when it comes to handling children’s personal information. The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have accused TikTok of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting data about young
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Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has seen rapid advancement in recent years, especially with the rise of generative AI applications. However, the scalability of existing digital hardware, such as CPUs, GPUs, and ASICs, has been pushed to its limits. This has led to active research into analog hardware specialized for AI computation. The Potential of Analog
Software development is a complex process that often involves dealing with numerous files and millions of lines of code. Debugging, the process of finding and correcting faults in code, is a crucial aspect of software development. However, traditional methods of debugging, such as manual fault-finding, can be time-consuming and inefficient. Developers often spend a significant
In a rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and biological intelligences, there is a pressing need for a unified language to define key concepts and phenomena. A recent study led by Cortical Labs has called for collaboration among scientists, ethicists, and researchers from various countries to establish a common nomenclature in the field of
Aquatic robotics have the potential to revolutionize various industries by providing valuable data from underwater environments. Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have developed a self-powered “bug” that can skim across the water, bringing us closer to the widespread use of autonomous aquatic robots. This breakthrough could significantly impact the field of
The Silicon Valley tech scene is experiencing a phenomenon where promising startups in the generative AI space are disappearing as they either get acquired or become closely associated with major US tech giants. Recent months have seen companies like Inflection AI and Adept facing financial challenges, leading to key executives and founders quietly transitioning to
Apple has made history by reaching a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the entire country. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees has successfully negotiated a three-year deal with Apple, which will result in an average 10% increase in pay for employees at
Artificial intelligence has once again become a contentious topic in the entertainment industry, as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) initiated a strike against major video game companies. This strike, which is the second in nine months, highlights the critical role that AI plays in creating game characters through the use of actors’ voices and movements.
Warner Brothers Discovery made headlines when they filed a lawsuit against the NBA, alleging that the professional basketball league breached a contract by turning down a new media rights agreement to accept an offer from Amazon. This legal action, which took place in the New York Supreme Court, came right after the NBA finalized new
With the rapid evolution of 5G technologies, scientists and engineers are already looking ahead to the possibilities of 6G. However, one of the major challenges that need to be addressed is the detrimental effects of operating at extremely high frequencies on wireless communications. As frequencies approach the terahertz range, issues such as signal attenuation and