The end of AI scaling may not be nigh: Here’s what’s next
Here’s why the AI field is poised for continued breakthroughs through new methodologies and creative engineering.Read More
AI that clicks for you: Microsoft’s research points to the future of GUI automation
Microsoft research reveals how AI agents are transforming computer interaction through GUI control, with major tech companies racing to deploy LLM-powered automation tools worth $68.9 billion by 2028.Read More
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“Every millisecond matters:” Why a Formula E team picked Cato Networks to connect its pitlane
To meet security and networking demands, the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team has partnered with CATO Networks since 2023.Read More
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Inside the ‘swat team’ — how insects react to virtual reality gaming
Humans get a real buzz from the virtual world of gaming and augmented reality but now scientists have trialled the use of these new-age technologies on small animals, to test the reactions of tiny hoverflies and even crabs. In a bid to comprehend the aerodynamic powers of flying insects and other little-understood animal behaviors, the …
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Novel framework can create egocentric human demonstrations for imitation learning
One of the most promising approaches to teaching robots how to complete manual tasks such as cleaning dishes or preparing food is known as imitation learning. End-to-end imitation learning typically entails training a deep learning algorithm on raw videos, images and/or motion capture data of humans completing manual tasks.
OpenAI faces critical test as Chinese models close the gap in AI leadership
In the fast-moving world of AI, competition is heating up—and nowhere is this more evident than in the battle over advanced reasoning models. In just the past few days, three new AI models from Chinese developers—Deepseek R1 (HighFlyer Capital Management), Marco-1 (Alibaba), and OpenMMLab’s hybrid model —have entered the fray, challenging OpenAI’s o1 Preview in …
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When asked to build web pages, LLMs found to include manipulative design practices
A team of computer scientists at Technical University of Darmstadt, working with a colleague from the University of Glasgow, and another from Humbold University of Berlin, has found evidence via experiments they ran, that when asked to build a web page, LLMs often include manipulative design practices. The group has posted their research on the …
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