Credit: Godisable Jacob from Pexels Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. The screen froze and a message appeared.…
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How hardware contributes to the fairness of artificial neural networks
Fairness of neural networks. a. Illustrative example of neural network fairness awareness in dermatological disease detection. b. Process of model training with fairness awareness. c. New objective to be considered…
Chinese cars make inroads in Latin America
Chinese car sales represent 20 percent of the total in Latin America in money terms. Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family…
Does Multiple Sclerosis Lower Dementia Risk?
Summary: Research has revealed that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly less likely to exhibit the molecular signs of Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a protective element in MS that could…
Knowingly Taking Placebos Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Summary: Researchers have discovered that nondeceptive placebos—placebos given with the full knowledge that they are placebos—can effectively manage stress, even when administered remotely. In a two-week randomized controlled trial, participants…
US alleges software scheme to raise rent prices
US Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks alongside Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter to unveil charges against RealPage. US prosecutors unveiled sweeping antitrust charges Friday against a property management software company…
Memory Cues May Help Reduce Alcohol Consumption
Summary: A study suggests that recalling past alcohol experiences before drinking can slow down consumption, indicating a potential strategy to reduce alcohol intake. In the study, women who remembered a…
Lawmaker defends Google deal to fund California newsrooms, as labor criticism grows
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The California legislator at the center of a first-in-the-nation deal between Google and the state to help fund local news organizations and an artificial intelligence accelerator…
Mapping Fear: Brain Circuit That Detects and Remembers Threats Revealed
Summary: A new study has mapped a brain circuit responsible for detecting threats and forming fear memories. The hippocampus, known for spatial navigation, also plays a role in recognizing dangers,…
