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Team Develops Method for Faster, Accurate AI Training
A team of researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) along with a team from Tencent Machine Learning have successfully developed a new method for training artificial intelligence (AI) machines faster than ever while still ensuring that they maintain accuracy.
Study Finds the Right Method to Deter People from Downloading Media Illegally
A new study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has found that pop-up warnings deter people from downloading music and media illegally.
Listen to Orcas to Benefit Marine Conservation
Researchers developed a web app to make it easier for citizen scientists to listen for southern resident killer whale signals from hydrophones.
Harvard Creates Free Database for Developers of Legal AI Software
To help an artificial intelligence algorithm develop legal skills, Harvard Law School announced that it has made over six million court cases available to the general public.
A Green Approach to Recovering Rare Earths from Fluorescent Lamps
The metals are recovered from discarded lamps by means of chelator chemistry instead of the harsh acid extractants commonly applied to dissolve valuable materials.
Locating Subjects in Surveillance Footage Using Soft Biometrics
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence algorithm capable of locating a subject appearing in surveillance footage based on description rather than on facial recognition.
Facial Recognition Tech Proving Useful in Unexpected Markets
Facial recognition technology isn’t only meant for capturing criminals. In fact, the presence of the technology is being felt in some unexpected industries.
Reversible Adhesive Simplifies Electronics Recycling
Originally formulated for dental use, the thermolabile adhesive is easily removed.
Tool Inspired by Beagles Sniffs Out Email Scammers
Researchers from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering and a Silicon Valley-based email security company have developed a new visual analytics tool to help law enforcement track and stop email scams.
People are More Likely to Trust a Chatbot That Shows Just the Right Amount of Empathy
A new study from the Media Effects Research Lab at Penn State has found that most people are wary of a chatbot that is too friendly, but they also don’t connect with an apathetic chatbot either.
University to Play Host to Hologram-Like Lecturers
In what is being called an academic first, Imperial College London will debut hologram-like lecturers in some of its classrooms.
The EU Going High-Tech at its Borders
The European Union (EU) is fortifying its borders by way of an “intelligent control system” that will make the process of checking the identities of travelers quicker and more efficient.
Watch: New Robot Can Autonomously Change Shape Based on its Environment
A new modular robot from Cornell University can autonomously change shape based on its surroundings and the task at hand.
AI Program Used to Identify Galaxies
Researchers from the University of Western Australia have created an artificial intelligence (AI) program that can identify galaxies in deep space. The program grew from a system that was used to identify faces on Facebook.
Efficient CO2 Conversion with New Electrochemical Cells
New electrochemical cells convert carbon monoxide derived from carbon dioxide into commercially valuable compounds more effectively and efficiently than existing technologies.
UK Grounds Some Police Drones Amid Airworthiness Fears
Some police drones in the U.K. have been grounded amid concerns that a design fault causes the drones to crash.
High Screen Time Leads to Mental, Learning Issues in Teens and Children
Researchers from San Diego State University and the University of Georgia have conducted a study on the effect that screen time has on children and teenager’s mental development.
Advertising in Children’s Apps May Hurt Learning
A new study from the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital takes a deep look at advertising in popular apps for children 5 or younger. Parents may not realize how ads in these apps are affecting their children.
New Frameworks Enable Robots to Learn from Humans
Students at Stanford University have developed two frameworks that help robots learn from humans rather than from a large data set or by exploring their environment.
MIT Allowing Players to Virtually Control a Human for Halloween
For one day, a hired actor will give up decision making while attempting to defeat an “evil AI.” Instead, game players will work together to direct the actor through the software, by voting on a list of possible actions as submitted by the players.