AI researchers have recently discovered a troubling issue within popular language models (LLMs) – covert racism. This covert form of bias manifests itself in negative stereotypes and assumptions about individuals who speak African American English (AAE). Despite efforts to combat overt racism within LLMs, covert racism continues to persist and influence the way these models
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Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. With the start of two new turbines, the dam is now generating 1,550 megawatts of electricity. This development marks a significant milestone for the multi-billion-dollar project, which has been a source of tension
Robotic technology has made tremendous advancements in recent years, with the aim of assisting humans in performing daily tasks more efficiently. One of the key challenges in robotics is enabling robots to manipulate objects effectively and dexterously in various real-world settings. In a recent groundbreaking development, researchers at Improbable AI Lab and MIT have designed
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular in today’s world, and with that comes the need for high-energy, low-cost batteries to power them. While nickel and cobalt-based batteries are currently utilized, the abundance of manganese presents an opportunity for a more sustainable option. Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in rechargeable electronics, and researchers are
In recent news, the Association for Computing Machinery’s US Technology Policy Committee (USTPC) has addressed the aftermath of a major cybersecurity incident involving CrowdStrike, a prominent US-based cybersecurity technology company. The incident, which occurred on July 18, 2024, resulted in a global outage affecting millions of computers across various critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. The USTPC
The rapid growth of the internet and social media has brought about a surge in online content creation, allowing individuals to express themselves freely. However, a concerning trend that has emerged is the proliferation of hate speech, targeting individuals based on various attributes such as ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. Hate speech detection models play
Automatic bug assignment has been a topic of interest in recent years, with researchers and engineers focusing on utilizing textual bug reports to identify and fix software bugs. However, the presence of noise in text data poses challenges for effective bug assignments, particularly due to limitations in traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. A research
Pavel Durov, the co-founder of the social media platform Telegram, has recently been arrested in France on charges related to the sharing of illegal content. This comes as a shock to many, as Telegram has largely flown under the radar in the West despite having a massive user base of 950 million people. Durov, who
India’s push towards renewable energy development, particularly in regions like the Thar desert in Rajasthan, raises critical questions about the impact on local communities and ecosystems. While the transition to non-fossil fuel capacity is crucial for combatting climate change, there are concerns about the cost borne by those living in areas designated for renewable energy
Telegram’s chief executive, Pavel Durov, has found himself in legal hot waters as he was arrested by French police at an airport near Paris. Allegations against the Franco-Russian billionaire include offenses related to his popular messaging app. The arrest took place at Le Bourget airport, with Durov arriving from Baku, Azerbaijan. The charges against him