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'It's a Roller-Coaster Ride': Global Chip Shortage Is Making Industries Sweat
The Internet-connected world is completely dependent on the production of semiconductors. That's become a problem now that supplies are running short.
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China's Factories Automate as Worker Shortage Looms
China's working-age population has dropped by more than 5 million in the last decade, and factories are responding to the resulting labor shortage with automation...
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French Army Testing Boston Dynamics' Robot Dog Spot in Combat Scenarios
France's military has utilized robotics developer Boston Dynamics' four-legged Spot robot in training exercises, raising questions about the robot's future applications...
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People May Trust Computers More Than Humans
Data scientists at the University of Georgia have found that people may be more willing to trust computer programs than fellow humans.
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Intel's Latest Hail Mary Is a $20-Billion Bet on American Manufacturing
The chipmaker helped create Silicon Valley—but cultural complacency and a missed mobile boom have left it far behind competitors.
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AI Set to Reshape Workplace as Physical Offices Open Up
Artificial intelligence (AI) powered software and platforms will be adopted by more companies as they reopen physical workplaces.
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Swedish Central Bank Reveals First Study of Digital Currency
Sweden's central bank has released the results of the first phase of a pilot project into what is essentially the most advanced exploration of a post-cash era to...
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Where are the Women? Mapping the Gender Job Gap in AI
This policy briefing from the Turing Institute's Women in Data Science and AI project presents new research into gender gaps in artificial intelligence and data...
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These New Vulnerabilities put Millions of IoT Devices at Risk, so Patch Now
Detailed by researchers at Forescout, the Name:Wreck vulnerabilities could allow attackers to control devices and remotely execute code, act as a gateway to the...
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Microsoft to Buy Nuance for $16 Billion to Focus on Health Care Tech
By acquiring a provider of artificial intelligence software, the tech giant is hoping to bolster its offerings for the fast-growing field of medical computing. ...
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Robots Can Be More Aware of Human Co-Workers, with System That Provides Context
Researchers have designed a context-aware system that could enable robots to work alongside humans on assembly lines with greater efficiency, while foregoing needless...
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Bitcoin Mining Emissions in China Will Hit 130 Million Tons by 2024
Researchers at China's Tsinghua University predicted Chinese bitcoin mining will emit roughly 130 million metric tons of carbon into the atmosphere by 2024.
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Facebook Algorithm Shows Gender Bias in Job Ads, Study Finds
Facebook disproportionately shows certain types of job ads to men and women, raising questions about efforts to eliminate bias in its algorithms.
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Human Brain Organoids Grown in Cheap 3D-Printed Bioreactor
A human brain organoid was cultured in a week in a three-dimensionally-printed microfluidic bioreactor.
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Swiss Robots Use UV Light to Zap Viruses Aboard Passenger Planes
A robot is using ultraviolet light to kill viruses aboard Swiss passenger planes, in a test being conducted with airport services company Dnata in the United Arab...
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Tim Cook's 5-Word Response to Facebook Is Brutal and Brilliant at the Same Time
Apple's CEO is clear that he isn't making decisions based on what's best for Facebook, but for Apple and its customers.
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The State of Quantum Computing
Recent developments in the field may signal quantum technology will soon be ready for prime time.
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How Can Government Attract the AI Talent It Needs?
Artificial intelligence can make the government more efficient and effective. But first, it has to hire the people who can make it all happen.
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Chip Industry Battle Royal: Arm Throws Down the Gauntlet at Intel’s Feet
Arm Ltd. has announced version 9 of its architecture. What does it mean for the semiconductor industry?
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