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Machine learning & AI
OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated.
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Manuscripts-turned AI agents can now 'talk' to each other and make new discoveries
Since 1665, scholarly journals have served as written records of scientific advancement—static words on a page, references written by people for other people to read. That's about to change.
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When AI agents cheat on math problems, others blow the whistle
AI is advancing rapidly. One of the major shifts in the field is that, instead of single chatbots performing individual tasks, teams of autonomous agents work together by communicating with each other, sharing tools and accessing ...
How AI models decide not to answer a question
Large language models (LLMs), the artificial intelligence (AI) systems supporting the functioning of ChatGPT, Gemini and similar conversational platforms, are often expected to answer queries, generate texts for specific ...
Flexible flight corridors let drones navigate cluttered spaces faster and more safely
Researchers at Durham University have developed a new drone navigation system that enables autonomous aircraft to fly faster, more smoothly and more safely through crowded and obstacle-filled environments. This leads to new ...
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Electronics & Semiconductors
One material, two transistor types: 'Universal charge injector' points toward densely stacked AI chips
A new approach could help make future AI chips smaller and more energy-efficient. A KAIST-led research team has used a single material to address one of the major obstacles facing atomically thin semiconductors: the difficulty ...
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Computer Sciences
Tiny polymer devices mimic neuron firing, pointing toward energy-efficient edge computing
MIT researchers have created a computing platform that could be used to develop intelligent and adaptive next-generation electronics that can perform multiple functions, like computing and memory, within one extremely compact, ...
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Engineering
Steelmaking waste could store solar energy, with electric arc furnace slag leading early tests
Storing energy as heat is a proven pathway to address the challenge solar power faces when it's dark or cloudy outside by enabling the capture, storage and on-demand release of thermal energy. The process, called high-temperature ...
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Engineering
It bends, but does not break: A new sustainable treatment for shaping wood
The Smart Materials research unit, coordinated by Athanassia Athanassiou, deputy scientific director of the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia) in Genoa, Italy, has developed a new method ...
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Engineering
'Relax-and-round' method could help grids manage data center power demand
Researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a computational method that could help electric grid operators and data center developers manage power more efficiently as ...
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Machine learning & AI
'We're losing control': AI pioneer urges nuclear-style safeguards for autonomous agents
The Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio, considered one of the founders of AI, told AFP that humanity is "losing control" of the technology and that the world needs guardrails similar to nuclear arms controls.
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Engineering
Why colder temps can be better for aircraft deicing systems
Deicing technologies often rely on heat to melt ice. But University of Texas at Dallas researchers have found that, under extreme cold, making ice even colder can weaken its grip on surfaces.
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Computer Sciences
DNA computer performs 100-bit calculations using heat, water and salt
Researchers at Maynooth University (MU) have developed a first-of-its-kind DNA computer, described as one of the most complex and fastest molecular computers yet reported.
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Engineering
Tiny hydrides reveal hidden stresses that can crack nuclear reactor pressure tubes
Western University engineers have taken a major step toward solving a long-standing challenge in nuclear power. Their study, published in Nature Communications, describes for the first time how hydrogen can combine with zirconium ...
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Computer Sciences
Your brain runs on 20 watts. Could brain‑inspired computing do the same?
Right now, your brain is recognizing the shapes of these letters, analyzing their meaning and holding a stream of thought together—all on about 20 watts of power. That's roughly what it takes to run a light bulb.
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Engineering
In-orbit test advances deployable phased-array transceiver for small satellites
A satellite phased-array transceiver that folds up for launch and unfolds in space has been shown to work successfully in orbit, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. By using an innovative approach to correct nonplanar ...
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Hardware
New AI method improves failure prediction from imperfect SSD maintenance data
Solid-state drives (SSDs), which store data in computers and servers, are critical to data center reliability. When they fail, they can contribute to service disruptions, data loss and high maintenance costs, making early ...
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