A team of researchers from Cornell University and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems has developed a new technique for swarming microrobots. The team found that mixing different sizes of the micron-scale robots enabled them to self-organize into diverse patterns that can be manipulated with a magnetic field. The new technique even allows the
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The fast-paced development and adoption of artificial intelligence have raised concerns about its existential threats. However, Gary Marcus, an expert in the field, suggests that the risks may be overblown. Marcus, a New York University emeritus professor, has been cautioning against the rapid development of AI for the past six months. In a recent interview,
Apple is expected to announce the release of a mixed reality headset at its annual developers conference, which will take place on Monday in Cupertino, California. The headset has been the subject of rumours for several years, and it is anticipated that it will offer users the opportunity to interact with both the virtual and
Twitter’s Head of Trust and Safety, Ella Irwin, responsible for safety and content moderation, has resigned from the company. Her departure came shortly after Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, publicly criticized the platform’s handling of posts concerning transgender topics. This departure highlights yet another wave of turmoil among key officials at Twitter since Musk
On Thursday, the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) cleared the state assembly and moved to the state senate. The proposed law mandates that large online platforms pay a monthly “journalism usage fee” to news providers whose work appears on their services. The bill aims to support local news organizations that have been hit hard by
YouTube has announced that it will no longer remove content that makes false claims about the 2020 US presidential election. The decision is a significant departure from the platform’s previous policy, which aimed to curb false claims about the election’s validity, especially those perpetuated by former President Donald Trump. The Google-owned video-sharing website updated its
A Kenyan court has ordered the suspension of the mass sacking of content moderators by a subcontractor for Facebook’s parent company Meta. The court has directed the social media giant to provide counseling to the affected employees. In March, 184 moderators employed in Nairobi by Sama, an outsourcing firm for Meta, filed a lawsuit claiming
Developing an audio device that caters to the individual sound preferences of users is a daunting task. Each person has their own listening preferences, which depend on various factors such as age and hearing ability. Therefore, factory settings for audio solutions cannot equally appeal to all listeners. The usual adjustment options also have limitations. However,
Cambridge University architects have developed a prototype home with flexible wooden partition walls that can be modified to meet the changing needs of residents. The innovation aims to improve living conditions for those who cannot afford expensive refurbishments by reducing waste and carbon emissions. The invention is on display at the London Design Biennale, inviting
Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple, has forecasted a three-digit growth for its artificial intelligence server business. This growth is mainly due to the high demand for AI products such as ChatGPT. Foxconn is known for being the world’s biggest contract electronics manufacturer and assembles devices for many international brands, including Apple’s iPhone products. Foxconn’s