New reinforcement learning method uses human cues to correct its mistakes
Their method, RLIF, is predicated on a simple insight: it’s generally easier to recognize errors than to execute flawless corrections. Read More
The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling
23andMe has provided more information about the scope and scale of its recent breach, but with these details come more unanswered questions.
Exposure to soft robots decreases human fears about working with them
Seeing robots made with soft, flexible parts in action appears to lower people’s anxiety about working with them or even being replaced by them. A study found that watching videos of a soft robot working with a person at picking and placing tasks lowered the viewers’ safety concerns and feelings of job insecurity. This was …
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AI approach offers solutions to tricky optimization problems, from global package routing to power grid operation
While Santa Claus may have a magical sleigh and nine plucky reindeer to help him deliver presents, for companies like FedEx, the optimization problem of efficiently routing holiday packages is so complicated that they often employ specialized software to find a solution.
AI meets materials science: the promise and pitfalls of automated discovery
Within days of publication, doubts began to emerge about some of the key claims and results presented in the paper.Read More
The ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Trailer Is Here. And It’s Already Causing Mayhem
Rockstar’s hugely anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI has fans in a frenzy. The new trailer brings big Vice City vibes and big action.
AI networks are more vulnerable to malicious attacks than previously thought
Artificial intelligence tools hold promise for applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to the interpretation of medical images. However, a new study finds these AI tools are more vulnerable than previously thought to targeted attacks that effectively force AI systems to make bad decisions.
New AI tool lets users generate hi-res images on their own computer
A new tool promises to bring low-cost, high-resolution artificial intelligence (AI) image generation to a wider audience. It can achieve this without powerful computers behind a paywall.
Looking back at a transformative year for AI
Breakthrough AI and LLMs like ChatGPT have unleashed waves of optimism, apprehension and speculation. What will 2024 bring?Read More
5 Best Linux Laptops (2023): Repairable, Budget, Powerful
Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.