When Deirdre Loughridge embarked on her journey of teaching music technology classes in 2012, she encountered a prevailing belief among her students that computers were stripping music of its human essence. However, as the years progressed, Loughridge noticed a significant shift in this mindset. It became increasingly apparent that her students were embracing the idea
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AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off ear. The great painter’s avatar, visible on a video screen at the end of a blockbuster exhibition at the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, addresses the audience with a testy tone. As many who have toyed with AI language models are
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for years. Despite recent comparisons to rivals like ChatGPT, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, is adamant that they are not falling behind. In fact, Bosworth claims that the majority of the world’s population will experience generative
Modern cities, with their concrete sidewalks, black asphalt streets, and brick and steel buildings, have long been associated with the urban heat island effect. This phenomenon refers to the retention of heat by these city elements, leading to increased temperatures within urban areas. As summer temperatures continue to rise, it has become crucial for cities
Top policymakers have issued a stern warning to Europe, stating that if the region wants to maintain its status as a global industrial power, it must invest more rapidly and substantially in its energy transition. These concerns were voiced during a conference on clean energy transition held in Paris, organized by the International Energy Agency
Biogas, generated through the anaerobic digestion of organic waste, such as animal manures and straw offcuts, holds immense potential as a renewable energy source. With an annual output of approximately 15 billion m3 in China alone, biogas production has emerged as a promising solution to the energy crisis. However, the presence of impurities, such as
The demand for valuable metals used in batteries is predicted to skyrocket in the coming decades due to the rise of clean energy technologies. As the world shifts towards sustainable energy sources, the need for efficient battery recycling methods becomes imperative. Researchers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking battery recycling process that shows promise
Accurate direction of arrival (DOA) estimation is crucial for various radar perception tasks, including target detection, tracking, and imaging. In the context of automotive millimeter-wave radars, there is a growing need for high-speed and long-distance target detection. To meet these requirements, deep learning (DL)-based DOA estimation methods have emerged as promising solutions. However, most existing
Amazon has announced its plans to invest up to $4 billion in the AI firm Anthropic, marking its entry into the highly competitive AI race dominated by major players like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI. The decision comes on the heels of OpenAI’s successful release of ChatGPT, a chatbot capable of generating poems, essays, and other
As climate change continues to impact our world, innovative solutions for urban transportation are emerging. One such solution is the increasing use of cable cars in congested cities. Although typically associated with ski resorts, Austrian company Doppelmayr is at the forefront of this trend, crafting cable car systems for urban areas worldwide. This article explores