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Technology news

	Model outlines how ionic blockades influence energy recovery in forward bias bipolar membranes Bipolar membranes (BPMs) are a class of ion-exchange membranes typically comprising a cation- and an anion-exchange layer. While these membranes have recently been integrated in various electrochemical devices for a wide range of application, the processes underlying their operation are not yet fully understood.
	New fuel cell harvests energy from microbes in soil to power sensors, communications A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt.
	Green tech pumps water from air at CES Tech aimed at battling climate change and even pumping fresh water out of thin air attracted crowds as the annual CES gadget extravaganza showed its green side.
	Researchers turn up the heat on flexible temperature sensor development using microwaves Engineers from UK universities have developed a new method of measuring temperature through the interaction of a soft and flexible "smart skin" sensor with electromagnetic waves.
	Zeroing in on the origins of bias in large language models When artificial intelligence models pore over hundreds of gigabytes of training data to learn the nuances of language, they also imbibe the biases woven into the texts.
	EU's competition czar warns tech giants on new rulebook The European Union's competition czar Margrethe Vestager on Friday said US tech giants will have to strictly abide by the bloc's new rules on how they do business when they come into force in two months.
	At CES, gadgets to make everyday life easier Technology is often designed to lighten the load from the everyday—and brushing your teeth or using the toilet are no exception.
	Wearable tech aiming to level up life: CES highlights Turning on the TV with a wink, skiing on a city street—the once unimaginable was possible this week at CES, the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, thanks to wearable tech innovations.
	Robot baristas and AI chefs caused a stir at CES 2024 as casino union workers fear for their jobs The barista tipped the jug of smooth, foamy milk over the latte, pouring slowly at first, then lifting and tilting the jug like a choreographed dance to paint the petals of a tulip.
	Adecco chief says AI will create new jobs Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, told AFP.
	Pioneering AI artist says the technology is ultimately 'limiting' An artist who shook up the cultural world with a haunting female portrait created by artificial intelligence has decided she's had enough of the new technology for now.
	Report finds Americans throw three-quarters of their recyclables into the trash It is no secret that recycling in America is broken: The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the U.S. has a combined recycling rate of only 32% for materials including glass, plastic, cardboard and paper. That figure reflects collections from industrial, commercial and residential trash.
	Microsoft overtakes Apple as most valuable stock in the world Microsoft Corp. overtook Apple Inc. to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company for the first time in more than two years, as worries over smartphone demand have weighed on the iPhone-maker's stock in recent weeks.
	Study shows AI could help power plants capture carbon using 36% less energy from the grid Using artificial intelligence (AI), scientists from the University of Surrey adjusted a system based on a real coal-fired power station. The model could capture 16.7% more carbon dioxide (CO2) while using 36.3% less energy from the U.K.'s national grid. The research is published in the journal Reaction & Chemistry Engineering.
	An international body will need to oversee AI regulation, but we need to think carefully about what it looks like Artificial intelligence (AI) will have serious societal impact globally. So it is more urgent than ever that state leaders cooperate to regulate the technology.
	'Gold' hydrogen: Natural deposits are turning up all over the world—but how useful is it? Hydrogen will play a role in weaning us off fossil fuels. It can be used to power trains, planes and HGVs, as well as being a low-carbon alternative to coke in steelmaking and a way to warm our homes.
	Not all carbon-capture projects pay off—Research maps the pros and cons of each to find clear winners and losers Capturing carbon dioxide from the air or industries and recycling it can sound like a win-win climate solution. The greenhouse gas stays out of the atmosphere where it can warm the planet, and it avoids the use of more fossil fuels.
	Review of moisture swing sorbents for carbon dioxide capture from ambient air Progress has been made recently in carbon capture technology that might allow us to efficiently absorb carbon dioxide directly from the air and perhaps halt the rise of atmospheric concentrations of the greenhouse gas. The development of moisture swing sorbents as a technology in this area is discussed in an article published in the International Journal of Global Warming.
	Data brokers know everything about you—what the FTC case against ad tech giant Kochava reveals Kochava, the self-proclaimed industry leader in mobile app data analytics, is locked in a legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission in a case that could lead to big changes in the global data marketplace and in Congress' approach to artificial intelligence and data privacy.
	Researchers develop thin film as resistance-switching material for next-generation memristive devices Memristive devices are capable of retaining their internal resistance, thus offering superior performance compared to conventional devices that use integrated circuits. Several materials have been explored for the manufacture of these devices. In recent years, transition metal oxides have gradually become widely popular for this purpose.
	Tech firm Baidu denies report that its Ernie AI chatbot is linked to Chinese military research Technology company Baidu on Monday refuted a newspaper report that said its artificial intelligence chatbot Ernie was linked to Chinese military research.
	NASA, Lockheed Martin reveal X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft Friday. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to gather data that could revolutionize air travel, paving the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound.
	With Apple lawsuit looming, antitrust expert says tech giant might not fare well under the DOJ's microscope The Justice Department could be nearing the launch of a massive lawsuit against Apple this year that would aim to target the tech giant's alleged anticompetitive business practices, according to the New York Times.
	Q&A: 'Killer robots' are coming, and UN is worried Long the stuff of science fiction, autonomous weapons systems, known as "killer robots," are poised to become a reality, thanks to the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
	IMF chief says AI holds risks, 'tremendous opportunity' for global economy Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a "tremendous opportunity" to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF chief told AFP.
	Shares dive in French IT group Atos after CEO change Shares in French IT consultancy Atos plunged on Monday after the group announced it was appointing a new chief executive to handle its debt crisis.
	Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online, says researcher Recent legislation about age verification for adult content sites has sparked an interesting scenario in the Canadian parliament. On Dec. 13, Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons' online access to sexually explicit material, passed the second reading in the House of Commons with a vote of 189 to 133.
	Boeing to increase quality inspections on 737-Max following Alaska Airlines blow out Boeing told employees Monday that it plans to increase quality inspections of its 737 Max 9 aircraft, following the failure of an emergency exit door panel on an Alaska Airlines flight last week.
	More CEOs fear their companies won't survive 10 years as AI and climate challenges grow, survey says More executives are feeling better about the global economy, but a growing number don't think their companies will survive the coming decade without a major overhaul because of pressure from climate change and technology like artificial intelligence, according to a new survey of CEOs by one of the world's largest consulting firms, PwC.

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