• Thu, December 19, 2024

by: Pakistan Today

China and USA: Pillars of Global Prosperity

Macomb, Detroit, Michigan-In December 2024, the USA and China renewed their government-to-government Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with a five-year protocol, continuing a collaboration first

by: CNET

US Adults Are Willing to Spend Nearly $1000 a Year to Achieve a Good Night's Sleep, CNET Survey Finds

US adults think that number is $1,000 a year. Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals. She is a nutrition, mental health, fitness and sleep science enthusiast.

by: Access WDUN

Central Rural Work Conference held in Beijing, Xi delivers important instructions on rural work

The Central Rural Work Conference was held in Beijing from Dec 17 to 18. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the conference thoroughly implemented the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as well as the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

by: The New York Times

Is the Tech Industry Already on the Cusp of an A.I. Slowdown?

"These methods only work in areas where things are empirically true, like math and science," said Dylan Patel ... of OpenAI say that these new techniques will continue to push the technology ahead. But if progress reaches a plateau, the implications ...

by: Forbes

Three American Scientists Honored With The Enrico Fermi Presidential Award

Héctor D. Abruña, Paul Alivisatos, and John H. Nuckolls have been named as this year's recipients of the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award.

by: bnnbloomberg

Crypto Insiders Jockey for Influence on Proposed Industry Advisory Council

The incoming US administration is weighing two very different approaches to a council that the crypto industry hopes will dramatically increase its influence over digital-asset policy.

by: France 24

China's Xi to lead Macau handover anniversary celebrations

Chinese President Xi Jinping will preside over a day of celebrations in Macau and inaugurate the city's new leader on Friday to mark 25 years since the former colony was returned to China.

by: techxplore

Charge your phone in your pocket with new wireless technology

A groundbreaking advancement in technology is paving the way for mobile phones and other electronic devices to recharge simply by being kept in a pocket. This innovative system enables wireless charging throughout three-dimensional (3D) spaces,

by: Executive Gov

OSTP Tasks NASA to Lead Reference Systems for Cislunar Space

A unified time standard will support sustained activity on and around the Moon. OSTP will also publish the National Cislunar Science and Technology Action Plan, which outlines the steps the government will take over the next five years to maintain leadership in space.

by: Daily Mail

Joe Rogan left stunned as Navy pilot reveals secret tech powering drones over New Jersey'

A UFO whistleblower said the drones are nothing like he has seen before, revealing why the White House has been unable to track them in the skies over New Jersey this past month.

by: Hoodline

Senator Mark Kelly Catalyzes Semiconductor Boom in Arizona with Landmark Legislation and Multi-Billion Dollar Investments

Mark Kelly's efforts to boost Arizona's semiconductor industry through the Chips and Science Act have led to significant investments and job creation.

by: Los Angeles Times

Beghou Consulting Adds SoCal Partners to Strengthen Life Sciences Efforts

Beghou Consulting, a provider of data, analytics and technology solutions to life sciences companies, has announced that two seasoned California-based life sciences professionals, Yair Markovits of Oak Park and Nicole Ventrone of San Diego,

by: National Geographic news

How technology is reshaping religion

Smartphone apps, social media, and artificial intelligence are all making religion more accessible. Is it enough to slow recent declines in religious beliefs?

by: MSN

Artificially and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tied to New Chronic Kidney Disease

Higher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Nov.

by: Yahoo Finance

Archer Completes Construction of High-Volume Manufacturing Facility

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE : ACHR) announced today that earlier this week it received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, which is connected to the Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia.

by: Science Daily

Physicists magnetize a material with light

Physicists have created a new and long-lasting magnetic state in a material, using only light. The results provide a new way to control and switch antiferromagnetic materials, which are of interest for their potential to advance information processing and memory chip technology.

by: The Punch Newspapers

Experts call for greater focus on STEM

At the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of STEM METS held in Lagos, experts called for a stronger emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

by: Hong Kong Free Press

China's Xi Jinping swears in new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai on 25th anniversary of ex-colony's return to Chinese rule

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai on 25th anniversary of colony's return to Chinese rule.

by: Wired

Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in the US, Visualized

WIRED is following every copyright battle involving the AI industry—and we've created some handy visualizations that will be updated as the cases progress.

by: MSN

High-tech tools help find answers at crash scenes

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) investigates 10s of thousands of accidents every year. Some of those investigations involve a specialized group called the Crash Reconstruction Section.

by: Los Angeles Times

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Uses Virtual Reality to Transform Minimally Invasive Procedures for Patients

Children's Hospital Los Angeles' Interventional Radiology team - one of the most universally visited specialties at the hospital - is working to minimize negative medical experiences using virtual reality (VR) technology.

by: MSN

Researchers Create Sodium Battery That Charges in Seconds

South Korean researchers have unveiled a revolutionary sodium-ion battery that can charge in seconds. Spearheaded by a team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the innovation positions sodium as a promising alternative to lithium in energy storage technology.

by: MSN

Advancing a trustworthy quantum era: A novel approach to quantum protocol verification

Quantum computing offers the potential to solve complex problems faster than classical computers by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics. Significant advancements have been made in areas, such as artificial intelligence,

by: MSN

Can Computers Generate Truly Random Numbers? It's Complicated

Pretty often at IFLScience Towers, we find ourselves faced with a conspiracy theory we've not seen before - and this week was no exception. "Can you believe," one of our intrepid reporters asked the office,

by: MSN

9 of the Most Remarkable Scientific Discoveries of 2024

As the year winds down, we wanted to take a look back at some of the top scientific discoveries that happened in 2024. From groundbreaking medical advances, major space exploration, and ancient genetics,
  • Fri, December 20, 2024

by: EurekAlert!

Advancing light control: New opportunities for metasurfaces in optoelectronics

by: Nairametrics

FG unveils free AI Academy for Nigerian youths, civil servants

The Federal Government has unveiled a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy with the aim of positioning Nigeria as a leader

by: Outlookindia

Aparimeya Taneja's Journey: From Indian Roots To Silicon Valley Leader

by: decrypt

Boost VC Invests in PoSciDonDAO, Welcoming It to Their Go-To-Market Program

Boost VC's investment and PoSciDonDAO's participation in its Go-To-Market Program present new opportunities for growth. Key benefits include: Access to Expert Mentorship: Boost VC's team and network of industry experts will provide guidance to help PoSciDonDAO refine its strategy and scale.

by: theaureview

Key role seen for Hengqin in diversifying SAR economy

President Xi Jinping has highlighted the key role played by the island of Hengqin, which lies between Guangdong province and Macao, as an important platform for promoting the diversification of Macao's economy.

by: jagranjosh.com

CSIR IICT Recruitment 2024-25: Apply Online For Technician Posts, Check Eligibility

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad (CSIR-IICT) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India has released recruitment notification for 29 Technician posts on its official website.

by: MSN

Top 10 Christmas gift ideas for kids in 2024

This Christmas, give gifts that will inspire, educate, and entertain. Here are the top 10 Christmas gift ideas for kids in 2024.

by: NKyTribune

2024 State of Computer Science Education report highlights Kentucky's effort to offer opportunities

State of Computer Science Education report shows Kentucky continues to make progress in bringing computer science opportunities to students and ensuring all students have the chance to participate in these courses.

by: Radio France Internationale

China's Xi swears in new Macau leader

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being

by: CTV News

What's happening in Ottawa over the Christmas holidays

Downtown Ottawa and Gatineau are lit up for the holidays. Check out the Winter Lights Across Canada every night until Jan. 7. Several buildings and parks are illuminated for the holidays, including Confederation Park, the National War Memorial, Jacques-Cartier Park and the Supreme Court of Canada.

by: New Scientist

Our writers pick the 26 best science fiction short stories of all time

We asked New Scientist writers to pick their favourite sci-fi short story. From H.G. Wells's The Time Machine to Octavia E. Butler's Bloodchild, via stories from George R. R. Martin and Ursula K. Le Guin,

by: Daily Express

I'm a frequent traveller and this is the essential tech I never leave home without

Whether you travel for work or are heading out on holiday, there's some great tech out there that can make your life better - and makes for great gifts.

by: Los Angeles Times

Landmark government report calls for national mobilization to curb groundwater depletion

In a new report, scientists say the U.S. is facing serious challenges as groundwater is depleted in many areas. They call for a national effort to safeguard aquifers.

by: MSN

Redefining beauty through innovation, care

The beauty industry is transforming as it blends science, technology, and cultural understanding to redefine how we approach personal care.
  • Tue, December 24, 2024

by: ABC

High schooler didn't see enough girls studying AI, so she built her own company

Ishani Singh created Girls Rule AI after attending a computer science competition where she was the only girl.

by: Digit

Researchers introduce Iron Man inspired robot which will help in helps paraplegics walk: How it works

Researchers at KAIST have introduced the WalkON Suit F1, a groundbreaking exoskeleton robot that helps paraplegics walk, climb stairs, and navigate obstacles.

by: inc42

Donald Trump Appoints Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan As Senior AI Policy Advisor

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-origin entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as senior White House policy advisor on artificial intelligence.

by: Oneindia

Sriram Krishnan Joins White House as Senior AI Advisor to Enhance U.S. Tech Leadership

Sriram Krishnan joins the White House as Senior AI Advisor, shaping U.S. AI policies and enhancing tech leadership.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

by: NDTV

Donald Trump Appoints Indian-American, Elon Musk Aide As AI Advisor

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Indian American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. "Sriram Krishnan will serve as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy,

by: NDTV

'Was Ahead Of His Time': Professor To NDTV On Trump's Indian-Origin Pick For AI

Indian-origin genius Sriram Krishnan, who has been appointed senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence in the incoming Trump administration, was ahead of his time when he was in college, Mr Krishnan's professor Dr G Vadivu told NDTV.

by: Politico

Governing health care AI

The rules governing AI could determine the standards that health care tools must meet before being used in patient care — which could affect all kinds of care nationwide. This is where we explore the ideas and innovators shaping health care.

by: Forbes

Futuristic Summit Fuses Science, Tech & Art In Abu Dhabi

XPANSE, a new, ecosystem-building summit showcasing the potential of integrating science, tech and art attracted thousands of innovators to Abu Dhabi in November.

by: MSN

The Science of It: Dinos in Lights

Eric Burris shows us the technology behind a holiday exhibit at the Orlando Science Center TOP STORIES FROM WESH: Special edition Stanley tumblers are selling out, but these are still in stock READ THE FULL STORY:The Science of It: Dinos in Lights CHECK OUT WESH:Stay in the know with the latest Orlando,

Is the Tech Industry Already on the Cusp of an A.I. Slowdown?

"These methods only work in areas where things are empirically true, like math and science," said Dylan Patel ... of OpenAI say that these new techniques will continue to push the technology ahead. But if progress reaches a plateau, the implications ...
The article from The New York Times, published on December 19, 2024, discusses the escalating competition between tech giants like OpenAI and Google in the realm of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the race to secure high-quality data for training AI models. It highlights how these companies are increasingly turning to unconventional and sometimes controversial sources for data, including scraping the internet, acquiring datasets from third parties, and even exploring synthetic data generation. The piece delves into the ethical and legal challenges this data acquisition frenzy presents, such as privacy concerns, copyright issues, and the potential for AI to perpetuate biases found in the data. Additionally, it touches on the strategic partnerships and acquisitions aimed at bolstering data resources, and how this competition is driving innovation but also raising questions about the future of AI ethics and regulation.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/technology/artificial-intelligence-data-openai-google.html