Meta starts blocking news in Canada
Meta on Tuesday started blocking Canadians' access to news on Facebook and Instagram in response to a new law requiring digital giants to pay publishers for such content.
Aug 1, 2023
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Computer Sciences
Fighting fake 'facts' with two little words: A new technique to ground a large language model's answers in reality
Asking ChatGPT for answers comes with a risk—it may offer you entirely made-up "facts" that sound legitimate, as a New York lawyer recently discovered. Despite having been trained on vast amounts of factual data, large language ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Boston mayor bans fossil fuels in new city-owned building construction
In the latest push for her Green New Deal, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order that prohibits city-owned buildings from being constructed or renovated in a way that allows for the use of fossil fuels.
Aug 1, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Cracking in lithium-ion batteries speeds up electric vehicle charging, study finds
Rather than being solely detrimental, cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time, research done at the University of Michigan shows.
Aug 1, 2023
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Computer Sciences
A new approach to intelligent decision-making in reinforcement learning
A new paper published in Intelligent Computing presents the primary challenges of reinforcement learning for intelligent decision-making in complex and dynamic environments.
Aug 1, 2023
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Engineering
A novel laser slicing technique for diamond semiconductors
Silicon-based materials are currently the undisputed leaders in the field of semiconductors. Even so, scientists around the world are actively trying to find superior alternatives for next-generation electronics and high-power ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Business
Cyber insurance is not fueling the ransomware epidemic, says new analysis
Contrary to perceived wisdom, there is no compelling evidence that victims of ransomware with cyber insurance are much more likely to pay ransoms than those without.
Aug 1, 2023
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Business
What happens when artificial intelligence is used in public administration?
In recent weeks and months, artificial intelligence has risen high on the Norwegian public agenda.
Aug 1, 2023
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Internet
X sues hate speech tracker over Twitter reports
X is suing a nonprofit group in US federal court over reports that hate speech has flourished at the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Aug 1, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Everyday AI: How artificial intelligence is shaping sports
The hush of anticipation. The pop of a perfectly centered racquet hitting the ball. The sharp squeak of shoes scuffing against the court. These are the unmistakable sounds of a tennis match. We know them well. But could you ...
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