Computer & Electronics

AI Can Identify the Emotions of Athletes

Credit: PixabayA novel emotion analysis model capable of identifying emotional states with accuracy comparable to humans.Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Duisburg-Essen have successfully utilized computer-assisted neural networks to accurately detect emotional states from the body language of tennis players during matches.This study marks the first instance...

AI-Managed Batteries Boost Capacity by 10% and Extend Life By 25%

Credit: DepositphotosAs AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives, Eatron Technologies and Syntiant have combined their expertise to develop an AI-powered battery management system (BMS) aimed at enhancing battery performance.The AI-BMS-on-chip can extract an extra 10% capacity from a battery and extend its lifespan by up to 25%.It...

New Research Analyzes an AI’s Mind and Starts Altering its Thinking

A breakthrough insight into the incomprehensively complex inner workings of AI models, illustrated using generative toolsUnderstanding how AI models "think" has become increasingly critical for humanity's future. Until recently, AI systems like GPT and Claude remained enigmatic to their creators. Now, researchers claim they can identify and even manipulate concepts within an AI's cognitive...

A Weird Digital Mask Keeps People Away

Don't feel like socializing? No problem, no-one will approach you in thisQudi MaskEver looked in the mirror and thought, “These old human faces just aren’t expressive enough”? Maybe you need the Qudi Mask 2, a gadget that displays your emotions on a robotic screen while concealing your identity if desired.Functioning more like a digital...

GPT-4 Autonomously Exploits Zero-Day Security Flaws with a 53% Success Rate

Credit: PixabayResearchers have achieved over a 50% success rate in hacking their test websites using autonomous teams of GPT-4 bots. These bots coordinate their actions and can spawn new ones as needed, all while exploiting previously undiscovered real-world 'zero-day' vulnerabilities.A few months ago, a research team published a paper detailing their use of GPT-4...

AI-Powered Noise-Canceling Headphones Allow Only One Voice to Pass Through

Credit: STEPHANIE ARNETT/MITTR | PUBLIC DOMAIN, ENVATOIn our bustling modern world, noise-canceling headphones offer respite from the cacophony. However, their indiscriminate sound reduction can inadvertently drown out important voices. Enter a new prototype AI system called “Target Speech Hearing.” It allows users to select a specific person’s voice to remain audible even amidst noise...

Kilnam Chon Predicts AI Surpassing Human Intelligence in 30 Years

Kilnam Chon during a conference at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.Research, including the Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2024 from Stanford University, shows that AI has surpassed humans in tasks like image classification and English comprehension, but it still lags in areas like advanced mathematics and planning.Kilnam Chon, an 81-year-old computer scientist known...

Veo: Our Most Advanced Video Generation Model

Veo produces top-tier 1080p resolution videos in various cinematic and visual aesthetics, extending beyond one minute in duration. Leveraging a sophisticated grasp of natural language and visual semantics, it crafts videos that faithfully reflect a user's artistic concept—aptly capturing the tone of the prompt and meticulously rendering details, even in lengthier prompts.

10 Regrets from Old School Programmers

Credit: CanvasRecently, I volunteered at a hospice center for dying programmers, also known as "X." I asked the question: "What do you regret most about programming?" Here's what I learned from their answers.1. I Wish I Would Have Written Less CodeWhen you start programming, you think writing a lot of code is good....

Airlines are Using AI to Improve their Notoriously Bad Meals

Airbus is developing on-board scanners to assess passenger preferencesAirbusAdmittedly, dining on reheated pre-made meals with wooden or plastic cutlery in cramped coach seats is far from fine dining.However, airlines are now turning to new technology to better meet passenger preferences and eliminate the elements that make us regret not grabbing something from the...