In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, diffusion in multicomponent alloys has been redefined as a sum of individual contributions known as “kinosons.” By utilizing machine learning to analyze the statistical distribution of these individual contributions, the team was able to develop a model for the alloy and determine
It seems that TikTok’s recent attempts to oppose the sell-off ruling in the U.S. may not be working as intended. Despite showcasing the platform’s economic impact in specific U.S. states and urging its user community to lobby senators, the sell-off bill has already been approved. This raises the question of the relevance of TikTok’s current
Google’s recent announcement to allow users to perform a “web” search is seen as a potentially significant change to its search engine. This optional setting aims to filter out the additional content that Google typically displays on search result pages, leaving users with a simpler interface consisting mainly of links and text. While this move
The recent departure of Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and chief scientist at OpenAI, has sent shockwaves through the tech and artificial intelligence community. Sutskever, who was a former Google AI researcher, played a pivotal role in the development and growth of OpenAI. However, his exit comes in the aftermath of a tumultuous period that saw
Tesla, the electric vehicle company founded by Elon Musk, is facing legal trouble over alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its assembly plant in Fremont, California. The nonprofit Environmental Democracy Project has filed a lawsuit in federal court, accusing Tesla of emitting harmful pollution into the surrounding neighborhoods “hundreds of times” since January
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever recently announced his departure from the Microsoft-backed startup in an X post. Sutskever expressed his excitement for the next chapter of his career, hinting at a project that holds personal significance. This news comes in the wake of a leadership crisis within OpenAI, involving co-founder and CEO Sam Altman. Following an
Several years ago, Google introduced a feature called Now on Tap in Android Marshmallow. This feature allowed users to tap and hold the home button to access contextual information related to the content displayed on the screen. It was a revolutionary concept at the time, providing useful information without the need to leave the current
The recent lawsuit filed by eight TikTok creators to stop a law that would ban the app unless its Chinese parent company divests it has sparked a debate regarding First Amendment rights and the impact on individual livelihoods and creative outlets. This article will delve into the details of the creators’ lawsuit and analyze the
Recent research from the University of Helsinki suggests that cinematography techniques can play a significant role in increasing user engagement with virtual environments. By implementing principles of composition and continuity commonly utilized in filmmaking, researchers were able to enhance the aesthetic appeal of virtual reality experiences. This new approach involves repositioning and reorientating the user’s
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD), a new device that utilizes light for information processing has the potential to transform the telecommunications industry. Led by You Zhou, an assistant professor in UMD’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), in collaboration with experts at the U.S. Department of