Old tricks, new crises: how US misinformation spreads
With gun control under debate and monkeypox in the headlines, Americans are facing a barrage of new twists on years-old misinformation in their social media feeds.
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A framework to optimize the efficiency and comfort of robot-assisted feeding systems
Robots could be invaluable allies for older adults and people with physical disabilities, as they could assist them in their day-to-day life and reduce their reliance on human carers. A type of robotic systems that could ...
Business
Fact check: Facebook didn't pull the plug on two chatbots because they created a language
The claim: Facebook discontinued two "AI robots" after they developed their own language
Jul 28, 2021
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Norwegian army testing Oculus Rift virtual goggles system for tank drivers
The Norwegian army has announced that they have begun testing the possibility of using the Oculus Rift virtual goggle system in tanks to help expand the field of view for soldiers inside. Such a system would help tank drivers ...
Computer Sciences
How sensors and big data can help cut food waste
Modern farming has evolved by adopting technical advances such as machines for ploughing and harvesting, controlled irrigation, fertilisers, pesticides, crop breeding and genetics research. These have helped farmers to produce ...
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A bite acquisition framework for robot-assisted feeding systems
According to a survey released by the U.S. Census Bureau, around 12.3 million Americans require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), one of which is feeding. ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Google rolled out fix for Nest cam look-through
Finders, weepers. That seemed to be a suitable tweak to the old saying, when the news hit that a former owner of a used Nest Indoor Cam could access the new owner's video feed.
Internet
Google launches AI-driven audio news feed
Google said Thursday it was launching a radio-style, on-demand audio news feed available on smart speakers, personalized with the help of artificial intelligence.
Dec 7, 2018
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Fighting fake news: Research offers solutions through machine learning, blockchain
Time is of the essence as a deluge of updates spreads across the internet and social media feeds. Members of the public are eager to find information they can trust.
Jul 31, 2023
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Facebook gives you more control over your timeline, minus algorithm
If you ever got frustrated about Facebook showing you posts it thinks you want to see, we have some good news for you.
Oct 23, 2020
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