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International Students Steer Clear of Graduate Programs in the ­nited States
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International Students Steer Clear of Graduate Programs in the ­nited States

The number of international students enrolling in U.S. graduate programs is falling, according to reports from the U.S. Council of Graduate Schools in Washington...

Computer Chip Vulnerabilities Discovered by WS­ Researchers
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Computer Chip Vulnerabilities Discovered by WS­ Researchers

Washington State University researchers have found previously undetected vulnerabilities in high-performance computer chips.

The Making of a Computer-Generated Influencer
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The Making of a Computer-Generated Influencer

Miquela Sousa is a computer-generated character developed as a social media personality that can evolve with the times without aging.

Radical New Neural Network Design Could Overcome Big Challenges in AI
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Radical New Neural Network Design Could Overcome Big Challenges in AI

A new design for neural networks lacks traditional stacked layers of simple computational nodes that work together to find patterns in data.

Quantum Network Joins Four People Together for Encrypted Messaging
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Quantum Network Joins Four People Together for Encrypted Messaging

A new network design uses quantum key distribution to secure messages among four users.

Foldable Drone Can Navigate Narrow Holes
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Foldable Drone Can Navigate Narrow Holes

A new drone can compress itself to pass through narrow spaces and then revert to its previous shape, all while continuing to fly.

Major Companies Are ­sing AI to Decide Who You Speak to on the Phone
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Major Companies Are ­sing AI to Decide Who You Speak to on the Phone

Many large companies around the world use artificial intelligence-based software to manage millions of call-center conversations.

Canada, France Plan an International Panel to Assess AI Dangers
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Canada, France Plan an International Panel to Assess AI Dangers

Canada and France recently announced plans for an international panel to assess the dangers of artificial intelligence and formulate appropriate policies.

Seeking Equilibria in Economics, Computer Science
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Seeking Equilibria in Economics, Computer Science

Daskalakis' work brings deep theoretical analysis to bear on high-impact problems with direct effects on real-world applications.

'Superhuman' AI Triumphs Playing the Toughest Board Games
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'Superhuman' AI Triumphs Playing the Toughest Board Games

DeepMind's self-learning AlphaZero algorithm has demonstrated superhuman success at complex board games including chess, shogi, and go.

Inside Huawei's Secret HQ, China Is Shaping the Future
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Inside Huawei's Secret HQ, China Is Shaping the Future

The surprise arrest of Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., has thrust the company into a political firestorm and deepened a core threat...

Machine Learning Identifies Cryptocurrency Scams Before They Happen
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Machine Learning Identifies Cryptocurrency Scams Before They Happen

Researchers in the U.K. have developed an algorithm that can predict "pump-and-dump" cryptocurrency scams prior to their occurrence.

AI as Talent Scout: Unorthodox Hires, and Maybe Lower Pay
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AI as Talent Scout: Unorthodox Hires, and Maybe Lower Pay

Companies are turning to services that use artificial intelligence to vet potential hires amid a tight labor market.

Researchers ­se Computer Model to Predict Prostate Cancer Progression
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Researchers ­se Computer Model to Predict Prostate Cancer Progression

Researchers from Denmark and Germany trained a computer model on prostate cancer patient data to predict disease progression.

IHMC Teaches Atlas to Walk Like a Human
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IHMC Teaches Atlas to Walk Like a Human

Roboticists at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition are teaching Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas a more natural walking gait.

Supercomputers Without Waste Heat
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Supercomputers Without Waste Heat

A team of researchers has demonstrated that lossless electrical transfer of magnetically encoded information is possible.

This Plant Is Driving Its Own Robot
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This Plant Is Driving Its Own Robot

Elowan is a mobile cybernetic plant with a robotic base.

Xiaomi's AI Restores Details, Enhances Colors in Poorly Exposed Photos
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Xiaomi's AI Restores Details, Enhances Colors in Poorly Exposed Photos

Researchers at Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi have devised an artificial intelligence system that corrects details and colors in poorly exposed photos.

Purdue Researchers Devise 3D Printer That Can Make Energetic Materials Safer
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Purdue Researchers Devise 3D Printer That Can Make Energetic Materials Safer

Researchers have developed a three-dimensional printing technique that fabricates energetic materials with fine geometric features faster and at less cost than...

Smarter Voice Assistants Recognize Your Favorite Brands—and Health
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Smarter Voice Assistants Recognize Your Favorite Brands—and Health

People often surrender their data privacy to their continuously listening voice assistants without understanding the implications.
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