Artificial intelligence researchers recently made a shocking discovery regarding the LAION research dataset, which has been instrumental in training popular AI image-generator tools. This dataset, which contains a vast collection of online images and captions, was found to have over 2,000 web links to suspected child sexual abuse imagery. The implications of this finding are
Recently, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator made the decision to suspend access to Elon Musk’s X social network in the country. This move came as a response to an order from a judge who has been embroiled in a lengthy feud with the billionaire investor. The judge mandated that X name a legal representative in Brazil by
Dell recently reported its quarterly results, revealing a revenue of $25.03 billion, which surpassed the expected $24.53 billion. The company also experienced an 80% increase in server sales, leading to a net income of $841 million. These figures display a significant growth from the previous year, with revenue increasing by about 9% from $22.93 billion.
Canadian startup Cohere has recently announced significant improvements to its Command R series of large language models (LLMs), with a focus on enhancing performance in coding, math, reasoning, and latency for enterprise clients. This move comes as the company strives to strengthen its position in the competitive AI market, capitalizing on its unique business-specific applications.
The ongoing question of whether Intel’s laptop chips are susceptible to the same permanent damage as some desktop chips has been a hot topic for several months. The issue at hand, known as “Vmin Shift Instability,” has raised concerns about the stability and reliability of Intel’s processors. After much speculation and testing, Intel has finally
A recent study conducted at the University of Toronto delved into the impact of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) on people’s perception and interaction with the real world. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, revealed that using VR and AR could temporarily alter the way individuals moved, ultimately leading to errors in movement
Quantum computers have been making waves in the scientific community with their incredible potential to revolutionize various fields. In a recent breakthrough, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have successfully simulated higher-order topological (HOT) lattices with exceptional precision using digital quantum computers. These complex lattice structures hold immense promise in advancing our understanding
Growing up, winning a prize from a competition was always an exciting experience. However, not all prizes turn out to be as thrilling as expected. One individual shared their experience of winning a board game, The Game of Life, from Nickelodeon, which left them disappointed with its lackluster gameplay. Instead, they redirected their attention towards
WhatsApp for Android is working on a new privacy-related feature that will allow users to manage the synchronization of their address book contacts. This feature, spotted by a feature tracker, will give users the ability to choose how they want to sync their contacts, especially when using WhatsApp on different devices. This development adds new
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