Human input boosts citizens' acceptance of AI and perceptions of fairness, study shows
Increasing human input when AI is used for public services boosts acceptance of the technology, a new study shows.
Oct 31, 2023
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Robotics
AI approach yields 'athletically intelligent' robotic dog
Someday, when quakes, fires, and floods strike, the first responders might be packs of robotic rescue dogs rushing in to help stranded souls. These battery-powered quadrupeds would use computer vision to size up obstacles ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Virtual reality can help emergency services navigate the complexities of real-life crises
The UK has experienced several terrorist attacks, from the 2005 London bombings, to the devastating events at Manchester Arena and London Bridge in 2017. These tragic incidents not only resulted in the loss of innocent lives ...
Sep 29, 2023
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Business
Nearly three-quarters of news organizations believe generative AI presents new opportunities for journalism
A new report published today (20 September) from the JournalismAI initiative at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) surveyed more than 100 news organizations from 46 countries about their engagement ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Robotics
Tiny, shape-shifting robot can squish itself into tight spaces
Coming to a tight spot near you: CLARI, the little, squishable robot that can passively change its shape to squeeze through narrow gaps—with a bit of inspiration from the world of bugs.
Aug 30, 2023
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Other
Did initial delays in communication hamper tourist sub search?
Eight hours. And within them, many unanswered questions.
Jun 22, 2023
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Engineering
AI helps place drones in remote areas for faster emergency response
For residents of rural and underserved areas, access to emergency medical care can be a matter of life and death. With limited access to health care services and long ambulance wait times due to distance, these communities ...
May 18, 2023
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Automotive
Model aims to help first responders reach accident sites faster
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a complex model to improve how quickly first responders—such as police and EMTs—reach the scene of vehicle accidents. In computational testing, the model outperformed ...
May 8, 2023
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Automotive
US probes Tesla Autopilot, steering wheels that can come off
U.S. safety regulators are turning up the heat on Tesla, announcing investigations into steering wheels coming off some SUVs and a fatal crash involving a Tesla suspected of using an automated driving system when it ran into ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Attitudes toward green energy could be negatively affected by fracking debate
Public attitudes towards some new low-carbon technologies could be negatively influenced by the fracking debate, new research from Cardiff University suggests.
Feb 6, 2023
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