How a Paperclip-Producing AI Might End up Wiping off Humanity
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI), in great part…
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Researchers Find a Simple Method to Produce Atomically Thin Metal Films for New Technology
The key to a flawless croissant is to use as many layers as you can, with butter in between each layer. Similar to this, a…
Reusable Nanostructured Substrate for Highly Sensitive Pollution Detection
Surface-enhanced SERS, also known as Raman scattering (or spectroscopy), is an advanced analytical technique that broadens the scope of Raman applications to trace analysis, such…
Mind-controlling Robots are now a Reality
Mind-control robots are not yet a reality in the sense that there are no fully functional robots that can be controlled solely by the human…
Prototype Screens for Prediabetes Using Sensor Capabilities of Any Smartphone
One out of every three persons in the country, according to the US Centers for Disease Control, has prediabetes, a disease characterized by high blood…
A New in-home AI Tool Monitors the Health of Senior Citizens
Engineers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and wireless technology to monitor elderly people in their homes and detect emerging health problems early on. The new…
Tor Joins With a VPN Company to Develop a New Browser for Improved Privacy
Just signing on poses risks to your privacy, whether you want to share information about a shady company practice anonymously or you just want to…
Device Worn on the Head can Operate Mobile Manipulators
Head-worn devices such as virtual reality (VR) headsets or augmented reality (AR) glasses can be used to control mobile manipulators by tracking the user’s head…
Meredith Whittaker, the President of Signal, Learned What not to do When Working at Google
Meredith Whittaker transitioned into the charity sector last year following a career in academics, government service, and the computer business. She now holds a key…
Fintech for Micro-Investing to Support its Expansion Across Europe, Acorns Purchased the Child and Teen-Focused Digital Banking Firm GoHenry
GoHenry, a business in digital banking that aims to teach children about money, was purchased by American micro-investing platform Acorns for an undisclosed sum. The…
Aviation Fuel
Aviation fuel, also known as aviation gasoline or avgas, is a specialized type of fuel used in piston-powered aircraft. It has a high octane rating,…
For ‘Multi-Year’ Savings, Google will Reduce Staff Access to Laptops, Services, and Even Staplers
Ruth Porat, Google’s head of finance, recently revealed in an unusual email to the entire organization that the business is cutting back on employee benefits.…
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