As artificial intelligence continues to advance, the integration of social robots into commercial settings has become a topic of interest. Research conducted by Professor Sanjit Roy from Edith Cowan University explores the relationship between customer equity drivers, trust in social robots, and trust in service providers. The study suggests that the use of social robots
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In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Tyler Perry expressed his concerns about the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry. Perry, who owns a 330-acre studio in Atlanta, decided to halt an $800 million expansion due to fears that advances in AI could reduce the demand for traditional filmmaking. He was
The continuous advancement of deep learning algorithms and generative models has paved the way for the production of highly impressive AI-generated artistic content. While most AI-generated art is typically created by algorithms and computational models, researchers at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have taken a step further. They
In a world dominated by digital devices and constant connectivity, landlines have become a relic of the past. However, there are still individuals like Bernice Hudson from Alexandria, Virginia, who cling to their landline phones as a symbol of being “old school.” Despite the convenience and accessibility of cellphones, there is a sense of nostalgia
Florida lawmakers recently made headlines by passing a bill aimed at banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. This move has sparked intense debate and raised concerns about the potential impact on children’s mental health and their rights. The primary argument behind the legislation is to shield children from the
Solar power has long been hailed as a promising alternative energy source, but high costs and technological limitations have hindered its widespread adoption. However, recent technological innovations have the potential to revolutionize the way we generate solar power, making it more cost-effective and efficient than ever before. One such innovation is the development of parabolic
SnO2 has long been recognized as a crucial component in the development of efficient perovskite solar cells (PSCs) due to its exceptional properties such as high transparency, electron mobility, and band alignment. However, despite its advantages, SnO2 has been plagued by intrinsic and surface defects that can lead to carrier recombination issues at the SnO2/perovskite
The Singapore Airshow 2023, Asia’s largest aviation event, took off with a bang this week, showcasing an array of aerial displays to the public for the first time since 2020. This year’s event comes at a critical juncture for the aviation industry in Asia, as it begins to recover from the devastating impact of the
China’s new year holiday spending last week surged past pre-pandemic levels, official figures showed, a rare bright spot for an economy struggling with sluggish consumption and deflation. Domestic spending on entertainment, dining, and travel soared during this year’s “Golden Week”, which officially ended on Saturday, according to a statement from Beijing’s Ministry of Culture and
OpenAI, a California-based start-up specializing in generative artificial intelligence, has recently struck a deal with investors that values the company at $80 billion or more. This news comes after a tumultuous year for OpenAI, during which the company faced internal strife and leadership changes. The reported agreement, although not yet confirmed by OpenAI, would involve
In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers at Amazon AGI has unveiled the largest text-to-speech model ever created. This model, known as the Big Adaptive Streamable TTS with Emergent abilities (BASE TTS), boasts an impressive 980 million parameters and was trained on a massive dataset of 100,000 hours of recorded speech. The team’s efforts
Advancements in technology have led to the development of various applications such as self-driving vehicles, target tracking systems, and remote sensors, all of which rely on the high-speed and error-free operation of wireless data transceivers and radar systems. One crucial component in these systems is the phase locked loop (PLL), which assists in the synthesis,
The European Union’s landmark legislation, the Digital Services Act (DSA), has set the stage for a significant shift in the digital landscape. This comprehensive law aims to hold digital companies accountable for illegal and problematic content on their platforms. While larger platforms have already been subject to its regulations since August, the DSA will now
Revolutionizing battery technology is one of the most significant challenges in materials science. As the world transitions towards sustainable energy sources and the urgency to achieve Net Zero increases, the search for new materials becomes crucial. In an astonishing breakthrough, researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered a solid material that exhibits rapid lithium
5G networks offer numerous features that improve connectivity and enhance user experience. Among these features is network slicing, which involves segmenting the network to logically divide it into slices based on current requests. This segmentation ensures a guaranteed level of signal quality, as resources can be dynamically allocated to specific segments. To ensure the effectiveness