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Combining existing sensors with machine learning algorithms improves robots’ intrinsic sense of touch - ctrlf5
Combining existing sensors with machine learning algorithms improves robots’ intrinsic sense of touch

A team of roboticists from the German Aerospace Center’s Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics has discovered that combining traditional force-torque sensors with machine learning algorithms offers robots a new method for sensing touch. In their study, published in Science Robotics, the researchers explored a novel approach to endow robots with touch sensitivity, without the need […]

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  • ChatGPT
Speaking with an AI chatbot may help to reduce people’s conspiracy beliefs, study finds - ctrlf5
Speaking with an AI chatbot may help to reduce people’s conspiracy beliefs, study finds

A recent study suggests that ChatGPT might help reduce belief in conspiracy theories. Conducted by researchers from American University, MIT, and Cornell University, the study explored how OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo could engage with individuals who hold such beliefs. The AI-powered chatbot interacted with over 2,100 participants, all of whom identified as conspiracy believers. After chatting […]

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Italy tests AI-assisted teaching in schools to boost IT skills - ctrlf5
Italy tests AI-assisted teaching in schools to boost IT skills

Italy is taking steps to integrate artificial intelligence into its education system as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration seeks to bridge the country’s digital skills gap with other EU nations. This week, as schools reopened across the country, Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara announced that AI-driven software would be piloted in 15 classrooms across four regions. […]

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Fishermen in Rio de Janeiro use app to record, report water pollution - ctrlf5
Fishermen in Rio de Janeiro use app to record, report water pollution

A quick boat ride around Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro reveals the troubling presence of oil and chemical pollutants in the waters, tainting the iconic scenery that includes Sugarloaf Mountain, the famous granite peaks, and the majestic Christ the Redeemer statue. In response to this environmental threat, non-governmental organizations 350.org and the Association of […]

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ChromeOS copied one of Windows 11’s best features - ctrlf5
ChromeOS copied one of Windows 11’s best features

Google has released a new ChromeOS update that streamlines app organization, enhances text extraction from images, and simplifies camera and microphone settings on Chromebooks. One standout addition in ChromeOS 128 is the introduction of Snap Groups. Similar to Windows 11’s Snap layouts, this feature lets users easily group apps into fullscreen layouts, making multitasking more […]

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Roblox set to launch paid videogames on its virtual platform - ctrlf5
Roblox set to launch paid videogames on its virtual platform

Roblox is gearing up to introduce paid video games on its platform and will soon allow developers to sell physical merchandise within their games, the company announced on Friday. At its developers conference, Roblox revealed plans to enable creators to price certain games—referred to as “experiences”—in real-world currency for desktop users. Developers could earn up […]

UK’s first ‘teacherless’ AI classroom set to open in London - ctrlf5
UK’s first ‘teacherless’ AI classroom set to open in London

A private school in London is set to launch the UK’s first classroom where artificial intelligence, rather than human teachers, leads the instruction. Proponents believe this technology offers highly personalized learning experiences, while critics warn it could lead to a “soulless and bleak” future for education. David Game College will introduce this AI-driven course in […]

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Emotion AI Could Be the Next Big Trend in Business Software - ctrlf5
Emotion AI Could Be the Next Big Trend in Business Software

As companies explore the integration of AI across various functions, an interesting development has surfaced: businesses are now turning to AI to help their bots better understand human emotions. This emerging field, known as “emotion AI,” is highlighted in PitchBook’s recent Enterprise SaaS Emerging Tech Research report, which forecasts significant growth in this technology. The […]