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Competition-based AI study aims to lower data center costs
A testbed computing cluster, known as the “Sandbox,” is shown within the data center at Jefferson Lab. Credit: Jefferson Lab photo/Bryan Hess Who, or rather what, will be the next…
UAE sends AI-equipped drones to spot Ramadan moon
Credit: Min An from Pexels The United Arab Emirates is flying AI-equipped drones to help spot the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, official media…
Italy breaks ‘taboo’ with push to revive nuclear
The Garigliano Nuclear Power Plant near Sessa Aurunca, Italy. Italy’s cabinet opened the door Friday to a return to nuclear power, aiming to overturn nearly 40 years of opposition—though experts…
Apple accused of greenwashing in US lawsuit
A freshly filed lawsuit contends that two forest projects Apple cites to claim it is offsetting carbon emmissions would be growing just the same regardless of the tech firm’s involvement.…
Fundamental insights bring them a step closer to practical use
Professor Kelsey Hatzell and postdoctoral researcher Se Hwan Park stand in the Hatzell lab. Credit: Bumper DeJesus, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment From laptops to electric vehicles, lithium-ion…
Research challenges idea that bias is a technical flaw
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers challenge the widespread belief that AI-induced bias is a technical flaw, arguing instead that AI is deeply influenced by societal power dynamics. It learns from…
Alzheimer’s Study Identifies 16 Risk Genes
Summary: A large whole-genome sequencing study has uncovered 16 new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, expanding genetic research beyond European ancestry. Researchers analyzed data from 49,149 individuals, nearly half of…
Schizophrenia Symptoms Linked to Unique Brain Structures
Summary: A new international study reveals that schizophrenia manifests differently in the brain, reflecting the wide range of symptoms among patients. Researchers analyzed imaging data from over 6,000 individuals and…
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your ‘best friend in a digital world’ for a monthly fee
Credit: Fabian Hurnaus from Pexels Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone…
