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Building artificial intelligence into medical devices can speed diagnoses and potentially improve treatments and outcomes.
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As Automakers Add Technology to Cars, Software Bugs Follow
As automakers add technology to cars, software bugs follow.
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Technique Improves AI Ability to Understand 3D Space Using 2D Images
A new technique uses two-dimensional images to improve the ability of artificial intelligence programs to identify three-dimensional objects.
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Birthday Wishes Inadvertently Give Away Private Information Online
Researchers have determined that birthday wishes on Twitter can inadvertently expose private data that could jeopardize recipients' online security.
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Forget Zoom School. For Some Students, Class Is in Session in VR
More schools and universities are conducting classes in virtual reality, especially given the availability of better and less expensive VR headsets.
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New Database Reveals How Much Humans Are Messing With Evolution
Some animals and plants are rapidly adapting to our warming, polluted world. How alarming that is depends on your perspective.
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I.R.S. to End Use of Facial Recognition for Identity Verification
After a bipartisan backlash, the agency will transition away from using a service from ID.me.
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Apple Acquires Song-shifting Startup AI Music
AI Music uses artificial intelligence to dynamically create music based on several factors and user interaction.
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Tiny Chips, Big Headaches
Concern is growing about larger, more intricate cloud computing networks' fundamental dependence on less reliable and less predictable chips.
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Algorithm Amplifies Trustworthy News Content on Social Media Without Shielding Bias
Researchers have developed a method for amplifying trustworthy news on social media.
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Student-Built Robot Rover on Track to Explore the Moon
Iris, a tiny wheeled robot built by students at Carnegie Mellon University, is expected to be the first uncrewed rover from the U.S. to explore the Moon.
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Food-Tracking AI System to Reduce Malnutrition in LTC Homes
Researchers have developed a smart system that uses artificial intelligence to track food consumption by residents of long-term care communities.
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DeepMind Says its New AI Coding Engine is As Good As an Average Human Programmer
AlphaCode is good, but not great — not yet.
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Infrared Goggles, Vibrating Armband Help the Blind 'See'
Researchers incorporated a pair of infrared cameras into prototype goggles to help blind and visually impaired people navigate their environment intuitively.
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Dairy-Tech Startup Created a Step Counter for Cows
India's Stellapps Technologies has come up with what CEO Ranjith Mukundan describes as "a device which is like a Fitbit for cattle."
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European Oil Port Terminals Hit by Cyberattack
Major oil terminals at some of Western Europe's biggest ports have been hit by a cyberattack.
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Ultrathin Materials Lead to Big Advance in Quantum Computing
Using ultrathin materials to reduce the size of superconducting qubits may pave the way for personal-sized quantum devices.
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U.S. Government Releases National Strategic Plan for Quantum Workforce Development
The agencies also announced U.S. plans to participate in World Quantum Day, an international event to be held on April 14.
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