New dressing robot can 'mimic' the actions of care workers
Scientists have developed a new robot that can 'mimic' the two-handed movements of care workers as they dress an individual.
Mar 4, 2024
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Want a noninvasive health monitor? Put a ring on it.
University of Waterloo engineers have invented a powerful antenna small enough to fit in a ring and capable of transmitting critical medical data to health care workers and individual patients.
Mar 4, 2024
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Online toxicity can only be countered by humans and machines working together, say researchers
Wading through the staggering amount of social media content being produced every second to find the nastiest bits is no task for humans alone.
Feb 28, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Tyler Perry, fearful of AI advances, halts $800 million Atlanta film studio expansion
Tyler Perry has put the kibosh on a planned $800 million expansion at his 330-acre studio in Atlanta over fears that rapid advances in video-related artificial intelligence could reduce demand for traditional film-making.
Feb 26, 2024
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France, Germany block EU deal on scaled-back app worker law
France and Germany on Friday refused to back a watered-down agreement on controversial EU rules covering app workers in the gig economy, European diplomats said.
Feb 16, 2024
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EU waters down law on app gig workers' conditions
EU officials said negotiators struck an agreement on Thursday on rules that seek to improve conditions for those working through apps, but member states could still reject the deal.
Feb 8, 2024
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Rethinking AI's impact: Study reveals economic limits to job automation
Like many of us, you might find yourself nodding to a familiar digital doomsday chorus that vibrates through offices and coffee shops alike: AI will take my job!
Jan 23, 2024
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Stratospheric safety standards: How aviation could steer regulation of AI in health
What is the likelihood of dying in a plane crash? According to a 2022 report released by the International Air Transport Association, the industry fatality risk is 0.11. In other words, on average, a person would need to ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Adecco chief says AI will create new jobs
Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, told AFP.
Jan 14, 2024
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New rule tightens worker classification standards; Uber, Lyft say their drivers won't be affected
The Biden administration enacted a new labor rule Tuesday that aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as "independent contractors," a step that could bolster both legal protections and compensation for millions ...
Jan 9, 2024
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