Machine learning & AI
Two of the trickiest qualities to balance in the world of machine learning are fairness and accuracy. Algorithms optimized for accuracy may unintentionally perpetuate bias against specific groups, while those prioritizing ...
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Engineering
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have achieved a new material that will be pivotal in making the next generation of high-power electronics faster, transparent and more efficient. This artificially designed material ...
Nov 8, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
While systems that can generate energy from renewable sources are becoming increasingly widespread, it might take a while before these systems fully replace solutions that rely on the burning of fossil fuels. In the meantime, ...
Energy & Green Tech
Venerated as incarnations of Hindu deities, India's sacred cows are also being touted as agents of energy transition by a government determined to promote biogas production to cut its dependence on coal.
Nov 8, 2024
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Business
Singer Pharrell Williams is due to kick off one of Europe's biggest tech events on Monday, the Web Summit in Lisbon, with organizers keen to move on from last year's edition when several big firms pulled out.
Nov 8, 2024
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Robotics
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday.
Nov 8, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Imagine a robbery has occurred, and police ask witnesses to identify a suspect from a lineup. "I remember his eyes," one witness says, while another simply states, "I recognize him." The first witness will be viewed as less ...
Nov 8, 2024
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