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The ESRB Wants to Start Using Facial Scanning Technology to Check People's Ages
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The ESRB Wants to Start Using Facial Scanning Technology to Check People's Ages

The FTC is now seeking public feedback on the ESRB's proposal.

Teachers Put AI Tutoring Bots to the Test
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Teachers Put AI Tutoring Bots to the Test

Three public schools in Newark, NJ, are testing an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted teaching aid from education nonprofit Khan Academy.

Computer-Assisted Proofs Take on Fluid Flow
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Computer-Assisted Proofs Take on Fluid Flow

Researchers use computers to show that equations can "blow up."

Algorithm for Robotic Sensing, Movement
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Algorithm for Robotic Sensing, Movement

University of California, Los Angeles researchers formulated an algorithm that enhances autonomous robots' navigational abilities.

The Carbon Footprint of Artificial Intelligence
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The Carbon Footprint of Artificial Intelligence

Looking for ways to cut the release of greenhouse gases attributable to AI use, at a time that usage is very likely to grow.

4D Printing for Nerve Stimulation
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4D Printing for Nerve Stimulation

Scientists four-dimensionally-printed flexible electrodes for stimulating nerves.

A New Chemistry
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A New Chemistry

Oxygen-ion batteries power forward.

An A.I. Supercomputer Whirs to Life, Powered by Giant Computer Chips
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An A.I. Supercomputer Whirs to Life, Powered by Giant Computer Chips

The new supercomputer, made by the Silicon Valley start-up Cerebras, was unveiled as the A.I. boom drives demand for chips and computing power.

Research Team Takes Neuromorphic Computing a Step Forward
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Research Team Takes Neuromorphic Computing a Step Forward

It is sometimes called "reservoir computing," as it uses non-linear physical phenomena to detect patterns in a data stream.

Sweaty Robot May Help Humans Understand Impact of Soaring Heat
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Sweaty Robot May Help Humans Understand Impact of Soaring Heat

An Arizona State University researcher described the Advanced Newton Dynamic Instrument robot  as "the world's first outdoor thermal mannequin."

Brain-Computer Interface Connects via Ear Canal
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Brain-Computer Interface Connects via Ear Canal

Scientists in China have built a non-invasive interface that can connect a human brain to a computer via the wearer's inner ear.

AI That Teaches Other AI
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AI That Teaches Other AI

Scientist demonstrated that robots can be trained to train other robots by sharing their knowledge.

Google Touts AI for News, Insists Journalists Can't be Replaced
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Google Touts AI for News, Insists Journalists Can't be Replaced

Tech giant says AI-powered tool is not intended to replace 'essential' role journalists play in covering the news.

Want to Win a Chip War? You're Gonna Need a Lot of Water
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Want to Win a Chip War? You're Gonna Need a Lot of Water

The U.S. is spending billions to boost semiconductor manufacturing. For the new plants to crank out silicon chips, they need to source millions of gallons of ultrapure...

Is the Digital Dollar Dead?
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Is the Digital Dollar Dead?

Prominent politicians want to make sure a central bank digital currency never happens in the U.S.—just as we've learned the basics of how one might work.

U.S. Program to Identify Safe Smart Devices
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U.S. Program to Identify Safe Smart Devices

The Biden administration has announced a program to identify smart devices that are more resilient against cyberattacks.

A Pink Rover Tackles the Red Planet, Barriers for Women in Science
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A Pink Rover Tackles the Red Planet, Barriers for Women in Science

A team from Australia placed second in the University Rover Challenge in Hanksville, UT, with a pink-colored robotic rover.

Biosensor Offers Real-Time Dialysis Feedback
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Biosensor Offers Real-Time Dialysis Feedback

Researchers at Iran's Shahrood University of Technology engineered a new biosensor to expedite hemodialysis procedures by providing dialysis feedback in real time...

Employees Want ChatGPT at Work. Bosses Worry They'll Spill Secrets
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Employees Want ChatGPT at Work. Bosses Worry They'll Spill Secrets

Some corporate leaders have banned the use of generative artificial intelligence tools over concerns about exposing sensitive company and customer information. ...

Chipotle Introduces Guacamole Prep Robot Autocado
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Chipotle Introduces Guacamole Prep Robot Autocado

Chipotle has partnered with the automation solutions firm Vebu to debut Autocado, an avocado processing robot that will reduce guacamole prep time by 50%.
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