When Deirdre Loughridge first embarked on teaching music technology classes in 2012, the prevailing belief among her students was that computers were “dehumanizing” music. Many of them were surprised and even disturbed by the notion that a computer could create music. However, Loughridge, an associate music professor at Northeastern University specializing in the history of
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The disembodied voice of AI Vincent Van Gogh echoes throughout the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, patiently addressing inquiries about his infamous severed ear. However, the great painter’s avatar is quick to correct any misassumptions that may arise. “I apologize for any confusion, but it seems you are mistaken,” the AI retorts, its tone tinged with
The tech industry has witnessed an explosive surge in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) products, with companies like ChatGPT, Microsoft, and Google leading the way. However, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is determined to challenge the notion that it has fallen behind its rivals. Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, Meta’s chief technology
Urban areas experience increased temperatures due to the urban heat island effect, caused by concrete sidewalks, black asphalt streets, and brick and steel buildings that retain heat. These rising temperatures are a concern for cities like Chicago, especially during the summer months. To combat this issue, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National
Top policymakers have sounded a warning for Europe – if it wants to maintain its status as a global industrial power, it must invest in its energy transition more quickly and on a larger scale. This plea was made at a conference on clean energy transition held in Paris and attended by the International Energy
Biogas, a renewable energy source produced through the anaerobic digestion of organic waste, has gained significant attention in recent years. With a large-scale biogas production and utilization, China has set an example for the world in coping with the energy crisis. However, the impurities present in biogas, such as CO2 and H2S, pose challenges to
The demand for valuable metals used in batteries is on the rise, thanks to the growing adoption of clean energy technologies. To meet this demand efficiently and sustainably, the recycling of spent batteries has emerged as a viable solution. Rice University scientists have developed an innovative battery recycling process that can effectively extract valuable metals
Direction of Arrival (DOA) estimation is a crucial task in radar perception that enables various applications such as target detection, tracking, and imaging. Particularly in automotive millimeter-wave radars, the need for long-distance target detection at high speeds poses higher requirements for real-time performance and super-resolution ability in DOA estimation. To address these challenges, a recent
In a move to strengthen its position in the fast-growing AI market, Amazon has announced a significant investment of up to $4 billion in the AI firm Anthropic. This strategic investment puts Amazon in direct competition with tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, who have already made significant advancements in the AI field. By
Cable cars, once synonymous with ski resorts, are now finding a new purpose in congested cities. Austrian company Doppelmayr, a leading manufacturer of gondolas and cable cars, has seen a surge in demand for its urban mobility solutions as more cities look to decarbonize their public transport systems. With the effects of climate change becoming