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AI's human-like traits: Are we blurring the line between man and machine?
Attributing human traits to machines is nothing new, but with the rise of generative artificial intelligence, anthropomorphism is taking on a new dimension. This trend raises crucial philosophical and ethical issues, while ...
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AI model allows for near-instant image creation on consumer-grade hardware
An AI model that creates images as the user types, using only modest and affordable hardware, has been announced by the Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence (PAI) at the University of Surrey.
Dec 10, 2024
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Smart TVs collect viewing data even when used as external screens, according to research
A team from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with University College London (England) and the University of California, Davis (U.S.), has found that smart TVs send viewing data to their servers. This ...
Dec 10, 2024
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New tool makes micro:bit programming portable for young learners
A new coding tool will help make it easier for children to portably program a popular educational micro-computer on the fly. Researchers from Lancaster University's School of Computing and Communications working in partnership ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Novel framework can generate images more aligned with user expectations
Generative models, artificial neural networks that can generate images or texts, have become increasingly advanced in recent years. These models can also be advantageous for creating annotated images to train algorithms for ...
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AI without limits threatens public trust—here are some guidelines for preserving communications integrity
The rapid advancement and adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of communications. AI-powered tools can now generate convincing text, images, audio and video from textual prompts.
Dec 3, 2024
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PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony's console turns 30
Since 1994, PlayStation's five consoles have changed video game history. From the development of the controller to scuffles at stores to Saddam Hussein's military, here are five interesting things to know:
Nov 29, 2024
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Father of PlayStation says 'everyone told us we would fail'
The PlayStation has been a colossal consumer hit, but three decades ago, its creator Ken Kutaragi struggled to convince both game-makers and his bosses at Sony that his console would be a winner.
Nov 29, 2024
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One Tech Tip: Home for the holidays? Show relatives you care with some tech support
It's time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we'll be called on to provide a backlog ...
Nov 28, 2024
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Earning money while making power grid more stable—energy consumers can have key role in supporting grid flexibility
By providing flexibility services to renewable energy systems, consumers can both help in balancing power grids and receive financial benefits. Hosna Khajeh's doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa, Finland, introduces ...
Nov 27, 2024
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China's Huawei unveils 'milestone' smartphone with homegrown OS
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, a key test in the firm's fight to challenge the dominance of Western juggernauts.
Nov 26, 2024
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Gamergate 2.0: Experts explain why harassment and vitriol hurt everyone who loves games
When legendary Canadian game studio Bioware released Dragon Age: The Veilguard this fall, it was supposed to be a redemption story.
Nov 26, 2024
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Are you tracking your health with a device? Here's what could happen with the data
Every day, millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse.
Nov 22, 2024
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The unspoken rule of conversation that explains why AI chatbots feel so human
Earlier this year, a Hong Kong finance worker was tricked into paying US$25 million to scammers who had used deepfake technology to pretend to be the company's chief financial officer in a video conference call. Thinking ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Will your Facebook page and Google photos outlive you? New clinic helps preserve digital life after death
From family photos stored on the cloud to social media posts cataloging life's pivotal moments, to music, art and stories we create and share online, the digital world is infused with representations of who we are.
Nov 21, 2024
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Book sets out how to make free internet access a human right
A new book has outlined why public institutions should recognize a new human right to free internet access and what such a right could look like.
Nov 21, 2024
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Adobe announces development of SLM that can run locally on a phone with no cloud connection
A small team of AI researchers at Adobe Inc., working with a colleague from Auburn University and another from Georgia Tech, has developed a small language model (SLM) that they claim can be run locally on a smart phone with ...
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Study finds link between avatar gender and game play behavior
The gender of avatars in action role-playing games could affect how people play, according to new research from Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
Nov 19, 2024
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The metaverse lets audiences watch sports in a new way
Virtual reality and the metaverse are setting the stage for new ways to watch sporting events. A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that users value the unique virtual interactions with others offered by digital ...
Nov 19, 2024
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How a solar Minecraft server is changing the way we play video games
Video games have always been a showcase for new technologies. They help create new audiences and new markets. In the 1990s, computer parts manufacturers advertised the speed of their video cards in terms of the frames they ...
Nov 19, 2024
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A mixed picture: Study explores e-participation in Germany's energy transition
Can e-participation build acceptance and strengthen the democratic legitimacy of infrastructure planning? A new study by the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) published in Technological Forecasting and Social Change ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Engineers transform smartphones into instruments for studying space
That ordinary smartphone in your pocket could be a powerful tool for investigating outer space. In a new study, researchers at Google and CU Boulder have transformed millions of Android phones across the globe into a fleet ...
Nov 17, 2024
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A new generation of AI-enabled tools for accessible, personalized media experiences
Scientists from the University of Surrey are teaching artificial intelligence models to re-light different body types and clothing without the need for 3D modeling. This may have a positive impact on the film, television ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Custom-colored modules increase acceptance of photovoltaics on buildings, study finds
The Institute of Psychology at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE conducted a joint study on the social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). The conclusions ...
Nov 14, 2024
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