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Should Schools Rely on Government for Cyber Protection?
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Should Schools Rely on Government for Cyber Protection?

Can the federal government protect K-12 schools and their students from cyberattacks?

A.I. Tool Diagnoses Brain Tumors on the Operating Table
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A.I. Tool Diagnoses Brain Tumors on the Operating Table

A new study describes a method for faster and more precise diagnoses, which can help surgeons decide how aggressively to operate.

Starlink Carbon Footprint Up to 30 Times Size of Land-Based Internet
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Starlink Carbon Footprint Up to 30 Times Size of Land-Based Internet

Researchers calculated a significant carbon footprint for some Internet service-providing satellite constellations.

Google's Green Light Project Retimes Traffic Lights for 30% Fewer Stops
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Google's Green Light Project Retimes Traffic Lights for 30% Fewer Stops

Google's Project Green Light has partnered with 12 cities worldwide to provide artificial intelligence-based traffic signal timing recommendations.

Internet Companies Report Biggest-Ever Denial of Service Operation
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Internet Companies Report Biggest-Ever Denial of Service Operation

Technology companies last week reported the Internet's largest known denial of service (DoS) attack.

'A.I. Obama' and Fake Newscasters: How A.I. Audio Is Swarming TikTok
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'A.I. Obama' and Fake Newscasters: How A.I. Audio Is Swarming TikTok

TikTok accounts are spreading falsehoods with the help from A.I.-generated voices.

This Robot Could Be the Key to Empowering People With Disabilities
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This Robot Could Be the Key to Empowering People With Disabilities

It's simple to use and gives users—and their caregivers—much needed independence.

AI Beats Human Sleuth at Finding Problematic Images in Research Papers
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AI Beats Human Sleuth at Finding Problematic Images in Research Papers

A study by independent U.K. biologist Sholto David found that artificial intelligence can identify image manipulation in research papers faster and more accurately...

Inherit the Wind
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Inherit the Wind

Wind forecasting is entering the age of artificial intelligence.

Geoffrey Hinton on the Promise, Risks of Advanced AI
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Geoffrey Hinton on the Promise, Risks of Advanced AI

U.K. computer scientist and 2019 ACM A.M. Turing Award recipient Geoffrey Hinton said advanced artificial intelligence (AI), for all its promise, could conceivably...

Software Detects Hidden Emotions in Parents
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Software Detects Hidden Emotions in Parents

Software can identify complex hidden emotions by mapping facial features and evaluating the intensities of multiple facial expressions.

States Are Calling for More Computer Science Classes. Now They Need Teachers
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States Are Calling for More Computer Science Classes. Now They Need Teachers

Code.org reported that every U.S. state had a law or policy in place promoting K-12 computer science education by 2022.

Bilingual Game App Aims to Stave Off Dementia
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Bilingual Game App Aims to Stave Off Dementia

A multilingual app developed by researchers at the Singapore University of Technology and Design aims to use gamification to help ward off dementia in older adults...

Dubai to Start Robotaxi Trials
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Dubai to Start Robotaxi Trials

The U.A.E. city of Dubai will launch its first wave of robotaxis this month in a bid to reduce congestion and accidents.

Laureates Look Past the Hype in Generative AI
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Laureates Look Past the Hype in Generative AI

Attendees at this year's Heidelberg Laureate Forum anticipate future applications of the technology.

3D Printing Method Shows Promise for Repairing Brain Injuries
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3D Printing Method Shows Promise for Repairing Brain Injuries

Scientists at the U.K.'s University of Oxford three-dimensionally (3D)-printed human neural cells to emulate the cerebral cortex's architecture.

An Exabyte of Disk Storage at CERN
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An Exabyte of Disk Storage at CERN

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland has exceeded the 1-exabyte threshold, amassing 1 million terabytes (TB) of disk space.

An Hour of Training to Control Third Robotic Arm
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An Hour of Training to Control Third Robotic Arm

Researchers found that one hour of training is sufficient to make working with supernumerary robotic arms as effective as working with a partner.

Security Companies Are Turning to Robots as the Labor Shortage Bites
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Security Companies Are Turning to Robots as the Labor Shortage Bites

Robots increasingly are being used by security services firms to address a shortage of labor and high turnover rates.

3D Printer Makes Fast, Affordable Delivery of Post Office
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3D Printer Makes Fast, Affordable Delivery of Post Office

A new post office in Bengaluru, India, is the first in the world to be built using a three-dimensional (3D) printer.
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