Amazon bets on nuclear power to fuel AI ambitions

Amazon has signed three agreements to support the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Amazon announced significant investments in nuclear energy on Wednesday, joining other tech giants in aiming to…

Machine learning analysis sheds light on who benefits from protected bike lanes

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new analysis from University of Toronto Engineering researchers leverages machine learning to help answer a thorny question: where should new protected bike lanes be placed…

New research reveals how large-scale adoption of electric vehicles can improve air quality and human health

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study from the University of Toronto’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant…

New tool helps analyze pilot performance and mental workload in augmented reality

An image of a performer with an AR headset, illustrating the process of capturing and analyzing data related to job-training sessions. Credit: NYU Tandon School of Engineering In the high-stakes…

Vulnerability Found in AI Image Recognition

Summary: A new study reveals a vulnerability in AI image recognition systems due to their exclusion of the alpha channel, which controls image transparency. Researchers developed “AlphaDog,” an attack method…

Low-cost touch sensor shows promise for large-scale robotics applications

Credit: Bhirangi et al. The development of affordable and highly performing sensors can have crucial implications for robotics research, as it could improve perception to help boost robot manipulation and…

Google signs nuclear power deal with startup Kairos

Google and Kairos have yet to determine how many of the small nuclear reactors being built to meet the AI energy demand will be located near the tech giant’s facilities.…

Multi-task learning model enhances hate speech identification

Imaging Links Fewer Brain Connections to Autism Social Challenges

Summary: A recent study used PET imaging to examine synaptic connections in autistic and non-autistic adults, marking the first time this technology was applied to autism research. Findings show autistic…

25% of Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD

Summary: A new survey reveals that 25% of adults in the U.S. suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD, though only 13% have consulted a doctor. Social media has driven greater…