Matching algorithms play a crucial role in various systems, from rideshare apps to medical donor networks. The aim is to optimize pairings to maximize efficiency and user satisfaction. Computer scientists are constantly seeking ways to improve these algorithms, making them more effective and user-friendly. One such advancement comes from drawing inspiration from biological systems, as
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In the bustling city of Nairobi, a new trend is emerging in the hospitality industry – the introduction of robot waiters in a cafe setting. The Robot Cafe, located in the heart of Nairobi, has made waves with its innovative approach to customer service. As children giggle and young people whip out their smartphones to
The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has caused a great divide among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. This move has left many Brazilians struggling to navigate other social media platforms in the absence of X. The shutdown of Elon Musk’s platform came after the billionaire refused to
Generative AI tools have been touted as a revolutionary way for companies to save time and money, but Vik Singh, a Microsoft vice president, highlights a crucial missing element in these models – the ability to admit when they are unsure and in need of help. Singh emphasizes that the current shortcomings in AI models,
Artificial intelligence researchers have made a disturbing discovery in a dataset used to train AI image-generator tools. This dataset, known as the LAION research dataset, contained over 2,000 web links to suspected child sexual abuse imagery. These links had been used by leading AI image-making tools, such as Stable Diffusion and Midjourney, to create photorealistic
The study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto sheds light on the temporary changes in perception and interaction with the real world caused by the use of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) technologies. These findings have significant implications for various industries that rely on VR and AR for training purposes. Effects
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly become a part of our daily lives, with Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT being used for various purposes such as answering user queries, screening job applicants, and police reporting. However, a recent study by a team of AI researchers uncovered a troubling finding – popular LLMs exhibit covert racism against
Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. With the addition of two more turbines, the dam is now generating 1,550 megawatts of electricity. This development has sparked tensions between Ethiopia and downstream nations Egypt and Sudan, who have long been
The ability for robots to effectively manipulate objects in real-world settings is crucial for their integration into human daily tasks. Researchers from Improbable AI Lab and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have recently introduced a new two-finger robotic gripper designed to enhance dexterous object manipulation in robots. The robotic gripper created by the researchers consists
In today’s digital age, with the increasing reliance on technology, the need for strong cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. The recent incident involving CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity technology company, which caused a global outage affecting millions of computers, highlights the vulnerabilities in our current global cybersecurity infrastructure. The Association for Computing Machinery’s US