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Technology news

	A robot that can detect subtle noises in its surroundings and use them to localize nearby humans To safely share spaces with humans, robots should ideally be able to detect their presence and determine where they are located, so that they can avoid accidents and collisions. So far, most robots were trained to localize humans using computer vision techniques, which rely on cameras or other visual sensors.
	Sabotage tool takes on AI image scrapers Artists who have stood by helplessly as their online works remained ripe for the picking without authorization by AI web scraping operations can finally fight back.
	Study unveils vulnerabilities of watermarking AI generated content With the advent of LensaAI, ChatGPT and other highly performing generative machine learning models, the internet is now growing increasingly saturated with texts, images logos and videos created by artificial intelligence (AI). This content, broadly referred to as AI generated content (AIGC), could often be easily mistaken for content created by humans or any computational models.
	Can AI grasp related concepts after learning only one? Humans have the ability to learn a new concept and then immediately use it to understand related uses of that concept—once children know how to "skip," they understand what it means to "skip twice around the room" or "skip with your hands up."
	'Dim-witted' pigeons use the same principles as AI to solve tasks, study shows A new study provides evidence that pigeons tackle some problems just as artificial intelligence would—allowing them to solve difficult tasks that would vex humans.
	Pottery becomes water treatment device for Navajo nation Large chunks of the Navajo Nation in the Southwest lack access to clean drinkable water, a trend that has been rising in many parts of the U.S. in recent years. A research team led by engineers with The University of Texas at Austin is changing that.
	Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivals "We love battery EVs." Takero Kato, the executive in charge of electric vehicles at Toyota, said that not once, but twice, to emphasize what he considers the message at this year's Tokyo auto show.
	Google's ad sales growth accelerated in 3Q, but investors are unimpressed with the performance Google's digital advertising sales growth accelerated during the summer, advancing a recent revival that helped its corporate parent Alphabet Inc. to deliver a quarterly profit that exceeded analysts' projections.
	Cyber-defense systems seek to outduel criminals in AI race Not long after generative artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT were introduced with a promise to boost economic productivity, scammers launched the likes of FraudGPT, which lurks on the dark web promising to assist criminals by crafting a finely tailored cyberattack.
	TikTok removed 4mn 'violative' videos in EU last month TikTok said Wednesday it pulled four million "violative" videos in the EU in September, in its first transparency report since a new law against illegal and harmful content came into force across the bloc.
	Q&A: How to introduce quantum computing without slowing economic growth In a recent commentary article published in Nature, Chander Velu, Professor of Innovation and Economics at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) and Fathiro H. R. Putra, Lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management at the Bandung Institute of Technology, explore the potential impact of quantum computing on growth and productivity.
	Amazon delivery drones: How the sky could be the limit for market dominance Amazon's latest plan to use drones to deliver packages in the UK by the end of 2024 is essentially a relaunch. It was ten years ago that the company's founder Jeff Bezos first announced it would fly individual packages through the sky.
	Ukraine's IT army is a world first: Here's why it is an important part of the war Ukraine's recently formed "IT army" is playing a crucial role in the war with Russia, launching disruptive cyber-attacks and data thefts against the Russian government and other high-profile targets such as energy giant Gazprom.
	What are roundabouts? A transportation engineer explains the safety benefits of these circular intersections If you live on the East Coast, you may have driven through roundabouts in your neighborhood countless times. Or maybe, if you're in some parts farther west, you've never encountered one of these intersections. But roundabouts, while a relatively new traffic control measure, are catching on across the United States.
	Bitcoin prices have doubled this year and potentially new ways to invest may drive prices higher Bitcoin is having another moment. The world's largest cryptocurrency soared to almost $35,000 this week, marking its highest point in nearly 18 months—and more than double the price seen at the start of 2023.
	Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming Apple Inc. is raising the prices for its AppleTV+ streaming and Arcade gaming plans as well as its bundled Apple One service that includes streaming, music and other subscriptions.
	New database shines spotlight on decades of solar mirror research The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is preparing to unveil a database containing the results of exposure experiments on solar reflectors conducted over more than four decades. The publicly available Solar Mirror Materials Database (SMMD) will contain information from thousands of solar mirror samples from more than a hundred suppliers that have been subjected to outdoor tests and laboratory environments.
	Your phone gives your mind what it likes the most: Endless possibilities for novelty If you are like most people, you probably spend more time than you want scrolling, clicking and surfing through content online. But why? It is a habit that can often prevent you from paying attention to what matters to you.
	Using sound to test devices, control qubits Acoustic resonators are everywhere. In fact, there is a good chance you're holding one in your hand right now. Most smart phones today use bulk acoustic resonators as radio frequency filters to filter out noise that could degrade a signal. These filters are also used in most Wi-Fi and GPS systems.
	Smart irrigation technology covers 'more crop per drop' In agriculture today, robots and drones can monitor fields, temperature and moisture sensors can be automated to meet crop needs, and a host of other systems and devices make farms more efficient, resource-conscious, and profitable. The use of precision agriculture, as these technologies are collectively known, offers significant advantages. However, because the technology can be costly, it remains out of reach for the majority of the world's farmers.
	Microsoft reports higher profits and revenue powered by cloud computing and AI investments Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 27% increase in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the same time last year, powered by growth in its cloud computing division where it has centered its investments in artificial intelligence.
	Vietnam's Vinfast committed to selling EVs to US despite challenges, intense competition Vietnamese automaker Vinfast plunged right into the crowded and hypercompetitive U.S. auto market, gambling that if it can sell its electric vehicles to finicky Americans, it can succeed anywhere.
	AI-generated child sexual abuse images could flood the internet. A watchdog is calling for action The already-alarming proliferation of child sexual abuse images on the internet could become much worse if something is not done to put controls on artificial intelligence tools that generate deepfake photos, a watchdog agency warned on Tuesday.
	Columnist: Your smart watch can assist if you fall Last week I wrote about setting up Amazon Echo devices to enable making phone calls with your voice, which could be helpful in an emergency. I mentioned falling and not having a phone within reach to call for help.
	Boeing loses $1.6 billion on fewer deliveries of airliners and higher costs for Air Force One Boeing reported a $1.64 billion loss for the third quarter as it delivered fewer of its best-selling but problem-plagued 737 Max airliner and sunk more money into building two new Air Force One presidential jets.
	Bulgaria is launching the construction of 2 US-designed nuclear reactors Bulgaria on Wednesday decided to expand the country's nuclear power generation as an alternative to fossil fuels by launching the construction of two additional reactors at its only nuclear power plant.
	Sam Bankman-Fried expected to testify in US crypto trial Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of one of cryptocurrency's biggest exchanges, plans to testify at the trial determining if he committed fraud by stealing billions of dollars from clients, a source close to the case confirmed Wednesday.
	Scientists develop a roll-to-roll polymer film for improved radiative cooling Domestic and industrial thermal management accounts for a significant portion of global energy consumption. Effectively maintaining a desired temperature with minimum energy input is critical from both economic and environmental points of view. Indoor thermal management is usually achieved by air conditioning (AC), which consumes a huge amount of energy.
	As photovoltaic market evolved in the last year, prices went up, prices went down The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released its annual cost breakdown of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems. The report, "U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage Cost Benchmarks, With Minimum Sustainable Price Analysis: Q1 2023," details installed costs for PV and storage systems as of the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.
	Facebook parent Meta posts sharply higher profit in 3Q thanks to increase in ad revenue Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday posted sharply higher earnings for the third quarter, boosted by an increase in advertising revenue and lower expenses after it laid off thousands of workers.

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