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Civil War soldiers identified using facial recognition technology
An assistant professor of computer science at Virginia Tech has created a software platform that can identify Civil War soldiers using facial recognition technology.
Researcher attempting to teach AI humor
In an effort to make computers seem more like humans, a Purdue University researcher is attempting to teach them humor.
Supreme 18TC: Thermally conductive epoxy meets NASA low outgassing specifications
Master Bond Supreme 18TC is a one-component conductive epoxy featuring unmatched heat transfer capabilities.
NYU calling on citizen scientists to train machine models on noise pollution sounds
Researchers at New York University (NYU) are calling on citizen scientists to participate in a study addressing urban noise pollution.
To the moon: Israel's Beresheet moon probe departs Cape Canaveral
An idea first conceived by three friends at a bar in Israel is now a space capsule headed to the moon.
Blockchain system will test this virtual power plant
The blockchain technology is used to verify and record transactions, potentially enabling consumer sharing of energy via a microgrid. The concept could help reduce load burdens on the larger energy grid.
Microsoft employees protest contract that provides US Army with HoloLens headsets
More than 90 Microsoft employees have signed a petition calling on the company to cancel its contract with the U.S. Army amid concerns that the Army will use Microsoft’s HoloLens virtual reality (VR) headsets to turn actual battlefields into video games.
China to debut the first female AI-derived news anchor
A female artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor will make its debut on China’s state news agency Xinhua News in March, according to reports.
Amazon to offer computer science courses to 1,000 U.S. schools
Retail giant Amazon will fund computer science classes for 1,000 high schools throughout the U.S. by the fall of year this through its Future Engineer program
Boston-based dating app gives users access to AI wingman
AI instructs the lovelorn in everything from selecting a profile picture and writing a profile bio to tips on how to start a digital conversation with a potential online mate.
Moscow police to get fitted with facial recognition goggles
Law enforcement in the city of Moscow may soon be outfitted with facial recognition goggles to help identify wanted individuals.
Scientists calling for ban on weaponized AI
A coalition of scientists is calling for a worldwide ban on weaponized artificial intelligence (AI), otherwise known as killer robots.
Purdue graduate designs jacket for law enforcement, military personnel working outdoors
A Purdue Polytechnic New Albany graduate has created a line of battery-powered heated jackets to protect military personnel, law enforcement and others working outside during the harsh winter months.
Robots take a step toward self-awareness
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a robot arm that can imagine itself. Or can it?
Website AI creates headshots of nonexistent people on-demand
thispersondoesnotexist.com creates headshots of AI-generated people with a machine learning algorithm called generative adversarial networks.
Researchers turn plastic bags into battery components
Researchers from Purdue University have created a new technique for converting discarded plastic bags into carbon chip anodes for lithium-ion batteries that power smartphones and other devices.
Video: Pressure sensors and vehicle traffic adjustment technology help keep bed hogs in the right lane
Ford uses its automotive technology in a new smart bed.
UK researchers develop AI to thwart online dating scams
Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Warwick have created algorithms to spot fake dating profiles on online dating websites and apps.
Teaching autonomous vehicles to predict pedestrian movements
The researchers say they can predict poses and future locations for one or several pedestrians up to about 50 yards from the vehicle.
Computer engineer in China builds AI-powered shelter for stray cats
A computer engineer from Chinese internet company Baidu has built an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shelter for stray cats.