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Artificial neuron merges DRAM with MoS₂ circuits to better emulate brain-like adaptability
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems has increased the demand for new hardware components that could speed up data analysis while consuming less power. As machine learning algorithms draw inspiration from biological neural networks, some engineers have been working on hardware that also mimics the architecture and functioning of the …
Software commands 40% of cybersecurity budgets as gen AI attacks execute in milliseconds
Software spending now makes up 40% of cybersecurity budgets, with investment expected to grow as CISOs prioritize real-time AI defenses.Read More
SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared From Inboxes
Less than 30 minutes after the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer resigned following a whistleblower complaint, recipients could no longer access the resignation email.
New method enables AI models to forget private and copyrighted data
A team of computer scientists at UC Riverside has developed a method to erase private and copyrighted data from artificial intelligence models—without needing access to the original training data.
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In crowded voice AI market, OpenAI bets on instruction-following and expressive speech to win enterprise adoption
OpenAI’s new speech model, gpt-realtime, hopes that its more naturalistic voices would make enterprises use more AI generated voices in applications.Read More
Caltech breakthrough makes quantum memory last 30 times longer
While superconducting qubits are great at fast calculations, they struggle to store information for long periods. A team at Caltech has now developed a clever solution: converting quantum information into sound waves. By using a tiny device that acts like a miniature tuning fork, the researchers were able to extend quantum memory lifetimes up to …
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The AI breakthrough that uses almost no power to create images
From creating art and writing code to drafting emails and designing new drugs, generative AI tools are becoming increasingly indispensable for both business and personal use. As demand increases, they will require even more computing power, memory and, therefore, energy. That’s got scientists looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption.