Stellar year for the solar market, at home and abroad
The year 2023, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) analyst David Feldman, was a year of historic proportions in the solar power industry.
Jul 16, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access
Hong Kong's government is testing the city's own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access ...
Jul 16, 2024
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UK judge asks prosecutors to consider charges in bitcoin inventor case
A UK judge said Tuesday he will ask prosecutors to consider perjury and forgery charges against an Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Robot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training, 2026 regular-season use possible
Major League Baseball could test robot umpires as part of a challenge system in spring training next year, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026.
Jul 16, 2024
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Microsoft faces UK competition investigation over hiring of AI startup's founder and key staff
British regulators opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday into Microsoft's hiring of an AI startup's key staff over concerns that it could thwart competition in the booming artificial intelligence market.
Jul 16, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
'Extreme boosting' AI model can cut through social media 'noise'
Social media offers a treasure trove of data for researchers to understand how organizations and individuals use the technology to communicate with and grow their base of followers. However, manually analyzing the content ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Machine learning framework maps global rooftop growth for sustainable energy and urban planning
A novel machine learning framework developed by IIASA researchers to estimate global rooftop area growth from 2020 to 2050 can aid in planning sustainable energy systems, urban development, and climate change mitigation, ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Business
Online experiment reveals people prefer AI to make redistributive decisions
A new study has revealed that people prefer artificial intelligence (AI) over humans when it comes to redistributive decisions.
Jul 16, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Sorry, I didn't get that: Evaluating usability issues with AI-assisted smart speakers
With the rapid development of AI technology, voice-controlled smart speakers are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience and ability to control compatible home devices. Despite the rise in use, smart speakers ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Robotics
Giving drones wrap-and-grip wings to allow them to land on poles and tree limbs
A team of engineers and roboticists at EPFL in Switzerland has designed and built a gliding drone that can use its wings as a gripping tool to perch on a vertical object. In their project, reported in the journal Communications ...
