A 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 where […]
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As 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 achieves this
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Understanding 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 framework. According to proponents of AI doomsday scenarios, upcoming generations of artificial intelligence pose a significant
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Japan’s Aspark has declared its Owl SP600 electric hypercar the fastest in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera’s impressive 2022 record by 26.7 km/h. “It has been about 10 years since we started working on the Owl hypercar,” said CEO Masanori Yoshida, who founded Aspark in 2005. “We set out to create the world’s fastest
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DNA is a much denser data storage medium than anything humans can design, but it is fragile. Scientists have now mimicked nature by creating artificial amber to protect DNA for long-term data storage.
A single gram of DNA can hold up to 215 petabytes (215 million GB) of data, making it possible to store the entire internet in a shoebox. Thus, scientists have been experimenting with writing, reading, and protecting data stored in DNA.
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Ever 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 face shield, the Qudi Mask 2 allows you to withdraw from the
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Construction is almost complete on a remarkable project in Abu Dhabi by the esteemed British firm Foster + Partners. The Zayed National Museum, characterized by its five sculpted “wings,” is designed to be both visually striking and functionally effective, using the wings to naturally cool the building’s interior. Initially unveiled in 2010, the Zayed National
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Researchers 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 to
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“One month after Natron Energy launched mass production of its pioneering sodium-ion batteries, Swedish company Altris, in collaboration with Stora Enso, discovered a way to enhance the sustainability of lithium-free batteries by adapting carbon from tree pulp for anodes.” Lignin, a byproduct of wood pulp production, has been studied extensively for its potential as a
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A couple of weekends ago, while most motorsport fans were focused on Monaco and Indianapolis, Toyota President Akio “Morizo” Toyoda participated in the Super Taikyu Fuji 24 Hours at Fuji Speedway in Japan. It’s not unusual for automotive executives to race their own products, but few have done so in endurance races with a hydrogen-powered
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