Technology

Social robots are increasingly being used to support education, but do the sounds they make affect their performance, particularly when dealing with teams of humans? Teamwork is a key factor in human creativity, boosting collaboration and new ideas. Danish scientists have investigated whether robots using a voice designed to sound charismatic would perform better in
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Generative AI has become increasingly popular in recent years, with companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google investing heavily in its development. However, the question of who can afford to invest in such technology is rarely discussed. OpenAI reportedly lost around $540 million last year while developing ChatGPT and estimates that it will require $100 billion
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Canadian airline, WestJet, has reached a tentative deal with its pilots union, following the cancellation of nearly 100 flights in anticipation of a strike. The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) had notified WestJet on Monday that 1,800 pilots would stop work starting early Friday morning if a deal was not reached with company executives
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Microsoft has announced that China has unconditionally approved its plan to acquire video game company Activision Blizzard. China and the European Union are the two largest economies that have approved Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of the California-based game publisher, which is responsible for popular titles such as World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and
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In industries such as aerospace, transportation, energy, and defense, sensors are vital to measuring and monitoring various factors under harsh conditions to guarantee human safety and the integrity of mechanical systems. However, these environments often require highly sensitive, reliable, and durable sensors. Development of a High-Temperature Sensor Researchers at the University of Houston have developed
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