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Drone Sightings Near Nuclear Plants: A Mystery Unfolds

December 14, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, New Jersey's primary utility firm, PSE&G, has reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt all air traffic above two of its nuclear power plants. This request comes after mysterious drones were spotted flying over these sensitive sites. Congressman

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AI Tools Compared: Apple vs Google for Smartphones

December 14, 2024

This year, AI features are turning up the heat on smartphones. Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini are leading the race, but which one is right for you? Apple’s AI promises smooth experience and privacy, while Google’s focuses on versatility and information access. Let’s dive into how these AI tool

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More Teens Always Online, Survey Finds

December 14, 2024

A new report by the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly half of American teens say they're online almost all the time. This is despite worries about how social media and phone use impact their mental health. YouTube remains the favorite platform, with 90% of teens watching videos there daily. Ho

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AI Showdown: Who Owns the Future?

December 14, 2024

In the swiftly advancing field of artificial intelligence, a fiery legal fight is brewing. OpenAI, the brains behind the popular AI model ChatGPT, is locked in a tussle with none other than Elon Musk. Musk is taking OpenAI to court, trying to block their plan to switch from nonprofit to for-profit s

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Medical Metaverse: AI's Role and Future in Virtual Healthcare

December 14, 2024

Ever wondered how the future of healthcare might look like? It's a blend of medicine and tech, called the medical metaverse. Imagine doctors and patients interacting in a virtual world, where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a massive role. AI is like a smart helper, using computer tricks to under

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Tesla's Affordable 'Model Q' Expected in 2025

December 14, 2024

Just a couple of months ago, Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, told investors that a regular Tesla model priced at $25, 000 would be pointless. But, the tide seems to be turning. According to Deutsche Bank analysts, Tesla might introduce a new model, possibly called the 'Model Q', in early 2025. The price? Un

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Zoox Picks Up Tesla’s Top Talent: A New Ride in Autonomous Vehicles

December 14, 2024

Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, has snagged a big fish from Tesla. Jesse Levinson, Zoox’s co-founder, isn’t betting on Tesla’s robotaxi service anytime soon. He thinks Tesla’s tech isn’t ready yet. But Zoox is eager to get their hands on Tesla’s top talent. Recently, they hired Zh

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Building Smart Controllers: A Genetic Approach

December 14, 2024

Ever wondered how to make sure a machine can handle itself safely? This piece delves into an interesting way to do just that using genetic programming. Instead of humans doing all the work, we let software figure out the best way to control a machine. This approach isn't just for simple, straight-li

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Making Info Flow: NATO’s Shared Tactical Pictures Project

December 14, 2024

NATO's Command, Control and Consultation Agency (NC3A) is involved in an exciting project called Shared Tactical Pictures (STP). This project aims to find ways to share various types of military data across networks. Think of it like sharing real-time information from surveillance cameras, drones, a

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Boosting Model Generalization with DoGE

December 14, 2024

Ever wondered how the data used to train large language models (LLMs) affects their ability to understand new information? Turns out, it's a big deal! The variety and mix of this data can make or break an LLM's performance. Currently, many LLMs rely on guesswork and trial and error to tweak how much