Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, expressed optimism regarding the ongoing contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, stating that he believes a strike can be avoided within the next 48 hours. However, he also acknowledged that there are limitations to what the company can accept in order to reach a favorable agreement. Speaking at
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In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the notion of sentience has taken center stage. With the emergence of advanced language models, discussions about whether machines can possess consciousness have come to the forefront. The traditional benchmark for evaluating AI behavior, the Turing test, has become outdated in the face of these advancements. As experts
A groundbreaking machine-learning algorithm has achieved the remarkable feat of processing data that surpasses the available memory of a computer. This impressive capability was demonstrated by the algorithm’s ability to identify the key features of an enormous dataset and divide them into manageable batches, thus avoiding overwhelming computer hardware. Developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory,
Google, the tech giant synonymous with internet search, finds itself facing one of its biggest legal challenges to date. The company is currently defending itself in a Washington court against accusations by the US government that it unlawfully built its overwhelming dominance of online search. This landmark case brought by the Department of Justice is
Elon Musk’s X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, has recently filed a lawsuit against the state of California. The lawsuit is in response to a law called AB 587, which requires social media companies to publicly post their policies regarding hate speech, disinformation, harassment, and extremism. X Corp argues that this law violates their free
Soft robot technology has taken another leap forward with the development of a “brainless” robot capable of navigating complex and dynamic environments. In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers from North Carolina State University showcased a soft robot that can autonomously navigate through twisty mazes and maneuver around moving obstacles. The
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, from virtual personal assistants to autonomous vehicles. However, when it comes to incorporating AI tools, such as viral chatbot ChatGPT, in classrooms, the United Nations is urging for stricter regulations and ethical considerations. In new guidance for governments, the UN’s education body UNESCO
When it comes to autonomous driving, the ability to accurately predict the movement of nearby vehicles and pedestrians is crucial for ensuring safety. Unfortunately, existing solutions often struggle in accurately understanding driving scenarios or lack efficiency in their predictions. However, a breakthrough has been made by a research team at the City University of Hong
Label distribution learning (LDL) has emerged as a new learning paradigm aimed at addressing label ambiguity. This paradigm differs from traditional supervised learning scenarios, as it involves the annotation of label distributions, which is a more expensive process. However, the direct application of existing active learning (AL) approaches, which aim to reduce annotation costs in
In the pursuit of clean energy alternatives, European Union (EU) researchers are tapping into the potential of harnessing hydrogen from solar rays and heat. As Europe faces the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, renewable hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution. Hydrogen, when burned, produces minimal greenhouse