Roboticists have been making significant advancements in the field of robotics over the past few decades. However, one of the major challenges they face is teaching these sophisticated robotic systems to tackle new tasks successfully and reliably. This process often involves mapping high-dimensional data, such as images captured by on-board RGB cameras, to goal-oriented robotic
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President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially start exploiting its lithium reserves as soon as 2028. This comes after receiving new guarantees from the Australian mining company, Rio Tinto, and the European Union. Jadar, located in western Serbia, is said to contain one of the largest lithium reserves in Europe, a metal essential
Elon Musk’s compensation package at Tesla is making headlines once again as shareholders recently voted overwhelmingly in favor of restoring his 10-year pay plan. This package, valued at a staggering $44.9 billion by the company, is designed to reward Musk for achieving specific milestones related to Tesla’s market value, pretax income, and revenue. Despite facing
Large language models (LLMs) have been making waves in the tech world, with their ability to comprehend written prompts and generate responses that closely resemble human speech. But just how realistic are these generated texts? A recent study conducted by researchers at UC San Diego set out to answer this question by running a Turing
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have seen significant improvements in performance, particularly in the fields of natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. This progress can be attributed to the exponential growth of training datasets, which have been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of these algorithms. However, when it comes to robot control and planning
Generative AI, a groundbreaking advancement in the field of artificial intelligence, has the ability to create unique content such as text, video, images, and music. This innovative technology stands in contrast to traditional AI by thinking outside the box and has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of society. While discussions regarding AI often revolve
In a recent development, Meta has decided to put a halt on its plans to use personal data to train its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision comes after facing privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group. The complaints raised concerns about Meta’s proposed changes to its privacy policy, which were deemed to
The recent lawsuit filed by Justina Jong and Amina Salgado against Apple has shed light on the issue of gender pay disparity in Silicon Valley. Jong’s shocking revelation that she was being paid significantly less than a male colleague who did the same job came from an unlikely source – an office printer. This discovery
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have paved the way for innovative techniques to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles. One such technique, known as Multi-View Attentive Contextualization (MvACon), has shown great promise in improving the mapping of three-dimensional spaces using two-dimensional images captured by multiple cameras. This development, led by researchers at North Carolina
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently announced that the tech giant would be adding $1.4 billion to its Housing Equity Fund, which was established three years ago. This new contribution comes on top of the $2.2 billion that Amazon had already invested in creating or preserving 21,000 affordable housing units in key regions such as the
In a world where complexity often reigns supreme, the key to solving challenges may actually lie in simplicity. A research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) recently showcased this concept in their groundbreaking work on solid-state batteries. Led by Professor Byoungwoo Kang and Dr. Abin Kim from the Department of Materials Science
Italy’s competition authority recently imposed a 3.5 million euro fine on Meta for its lack of transparency in managing Instagram and Facebook accounts. The AGCM watchdog criticized Meta for not immediately informing users registered to Instagram via the web about the use of their personal data for commercial purposes. This lack of disclosure can be
In a recent study conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL), the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) in terms of rational reasoning were put to the test. The study, published in Royal Society Open Science, aimed to evaluate the capacity of advanced LLMs, such as GPT-4 and Google Bard, to engage in logical
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of nuclear scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Nuclear Power Institute of China have developed a new high-resolution neutronics model that has the potential to significantly enhance the production of plutonium-238 (238Pu). This innovative approach has been shown to increase the yield of 238Pu by nearly 20% in
Renewable hydrogen has been identified as a key player in reducing carbon emissions across Europe. Research conducted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) suggests that sourcing hydrogen from regions with cheaper renewable energy sources may be more cost-effective than local production. However, concerns have been raised regarding the environmental impact of transporting large quantities of
