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...
Credit: PixabayOn Tuesday, Google announced plans to introduce AI-generated answers to online queries, marking one of the most significant updates to its leading search engine in 25 years."I'm thrilled to share that we will start rolling out this completely revamped experience, 'AI overviews,' to everyone in the US this week," said Google CEO Sundar...
GPT-4o helps solve a handwritten algebra equation as part of today's demoOpenAIOpenAI's ChatGPT platform has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of GPT-4o. This premier model can analyze audio, visual, and text inputs, delivering responses through a real-time conversation with an AI agent that sounds remarkably human.Unveiled during an online launch event...
Credit:CanvasIn the fast-paced world of technology, programming languages come and go. Let's delve into the top 10 dying programming languages of 2024, why they're fading away, and what this means for the future of coding.1. Visual Basic 6Visual Basic 6, developed by Microsoft in the 1990s, was once popular for building Windows desktop apps....
Silicon holds such significance in electronics and computing that it's emblematic of technology itself, earning a valley named in its honor. However, despite its essential role, silicon still harbors imperfections. Recently, researchers have devised a method to produce exceptionally pure silicon chips, potentially laying the foundation for more reliable quantum computers.
Advancements in wireless technology may soon lead to earbuds performing as effectively as smartphones but in a smaller, more efficient manner. This innovation stems from a new class of synthetic materials heralding a revolution in wireless devices. Dubbed phononics, similar to photonics, this field exploits mechanical vibrations, known as phonons, akin to light in...
Credit: PixabayWe're aware that communication extends beyond mere words. Facial expressions, intonations, hand gestures, and other nuances enrich our expressions. Yet, in the realm of social media, these subtleties are absent.To date, there has been limited exploration into social media communication compared to traditional offline channels. In a recent study, Boleslaw Szymanski, Ph.D., and...
Credit: PixabayIn recent years, advancements in robotics and AI have been substantial, yet we have not succeeded in creating robots that surpass the capabilities of nature's finest. New research delves into the fundamental reasons behind this phenomenon.Exploring Over a Hundred Studies Reveals a Crucial Integration Barrier in Advancing RoboticsAfter examining over a hundred prior...
Applying AI to our genetic code might raise some alarm bells but for the moment, the benefits outweigh the negativesDALL-EIn the medical field, AI assists in detecting issues like irregular heart rhythms and identifying skin cancer. However, is AI's involvement in our genome necessary? Profluent, a protein-design company established in 2022 in Berkeley, California,...
A comprehensive report has detailed the global impact of AI. Credit: PixabayStanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has published the seventh edition of its extensive AI Index report, authored by a diverse group of academic and industry specialists.This latest edition, more comprehensive than its predecessors, underscores the swift advancement and increasing relevance...
