Credit: CC0 Public Domain Artificial intelligence (AI) relies on its creators for training, otherwise known as “machine learning.” Machine learning is the process by which the machine generates its intelligence…
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Elon Musk’s X sues over having to post moderation policies
The platform formerly known as Twitter argues in a federal lawsuit that it is wrong for California to make the Elon Musk owned platform publicly post its policies about moderating…
Amazon to require some authors to disclose the use of AI material
The Amazon app is seen on a smartphone, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. After months of complaints from the Authors Guild and other groups, Amazon.com started requiring…
The FAA is considering mandating technology to warn pilots before they land on the wrong runway
Passenger jets are seen on the tarmac at Logan International Airport, Jan. 11, 2023, in Boston. The Federal Aviation Administration is considering requiring that all planes be equipped with technology…
Universal Music: All Recognize Dance & Lullabies, But Not Love Songs
Summary: While many musical themes are universally recognized, love songs are an exception. The study involved playing music snippets to over 5,000 participants from 49 countries, asking them to classify…
Age and Sexuality: Surprising Shifts in Partners as We Grow Older
Summary: A collaborative study reveals how sexual behavior changes with age. Surveying over 5,000 participants during the 2022 mpox outbreak, the study showed that gay and bisexual men over 70…
‘Brainless’ robot can navigate complex obstacles
Researchers who created a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without human or computer direction have now built on that work, creating a “brainless” soft robot that can navigate…
Disney Princesses Boost Kids’ Confidence and Play Diversity
Summary: A recent study suggests that a favorite Disney princess can positively influence young children’s body confidence and diversify their play. The research classified princesses by body type, noting that…
Bioengineered E. coli generates electricity from wastewater
Flasks containing the electricity-producing E. coli. Credit: Jamani Caillet (EPFL) In a breakthrough for the field of bioelectronics, researchers at EPFL have enhanced the ability of E. coli bacteria to…
