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	A framework to enhance the safety of text-to-image generation networks The emergence of machine learning algorithms that can generate texts and images following human users' instructions has opened new possibilities for the low-cost creation of specific content. A class of these algorithms that are radically transforming creative processes worldwide are so-called text-to-image (T2I) generative networks.
	Research team improves voltage of aqueous rechargeable batteries in the quest for safer, cheaper options A QUT-led team of international researchers has made a breakthrough in the development of a type of battery that is much safer and cheaper than the batteries currently charging our smart devices.
	Trotting robots reveal emergence of animal gait transitions A four-legged robot trained with machine learning by EPFL researchers has learned to avoid falls by spontaneously switching between walking, trotting, and pronking—a milestone for roboticists as well as biologists interested in animal locomotion.
	Turning up the heat on data storage: New memory device paves the way for AI computing in extreme environments A smartphone shutting down on a sweltering day is an all-too-common annoyance that may accompany a trip to the beach on a sunny afternoon. Electronic memory within these devices isn't built to handle extreme heat.
	Paper power: Origami technology makes its way into quadcopters Over the past decade, researchers all around the world have been finding new and exciting use cases for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Commonly called "drones," UAVs have proved their worth across many fields, including photography, agriculture, land surveying, disaster management, and even the transportation of goods.
	New research reports on buckling: When structures suddenly collapse Last summer, when the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion on its way to take passengers to see the Titanic shipwreck, it was a dramatic example of the failure of a thin-walled structure. Those structures, which may be in the shapes of spherical or cylindrical shells, can efficiently carry relatively large loads, but their slenderness makes them susceptible to buckling-induced collapse.
	AI speech analysis may aid in assessing and preventing potential suicides, says researcher Speech is critical to detecting suicidal ideation and a key to understanding the mental and emotional state of people experiencing it. Suicide hotline counselors are trained to quickly analyze speech variation to better help callers through a crisis.
	Methane emissions from landfill could be turned into sustainable jet fuel with plasma-driven process In a world first, University of Sydney researchers have developed a chemical process using plasma that could create sustainable jet fuel from methane gas emitted from landfills, potentially creating a low-carbon aviation industry.
	Samsung says Q1 operating profits soar nearly tenfold on-year Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its first-quarter operating profits had risen nearly tenfold year-on-year amid recovering chip prices and growing demand, notably for generative AI.
	Asia's first spot bitcoin, ether ETFs start trading in Hong Kong Hong Kong on Tuesday launched trading of Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), moving forward in the city's race to become a regional virtual asset investment hub.
	ChatGPT faces Austria complaint over 'uncorrectable errors' A Vienna-based privacy campaign group said Monday it would file a complaint against ChatGPT in Austria, claiming the "hallucinating" flagship AI tool has invented wrong answers that creator OpenAI cannot correct.
	Study explores how African American English speakers adapt their speech to be understood by voice technology Interactions with voice technology, such as Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, and Google Assistant, can make life easier by increasing efficiency and productivity. However, errors in generating and understanding speech during interactions are common. When using these devices, speakers often style-shift their speech from their normal patterns into a louder and slower register, called technology-directed speech.
	Researchers develop new 3D printing for ultra-thin multi-material tubular structures A novel 3D printing technology developed by Beihang University researchers was able to print multi-material tubular structures with a minimum wall thickness as thin as 50 micrometers and a minimum feature size of 10 micrometers.
	Australia just made a billion-dollar bet on building the world's first 'useful' quantum computer The Australian government has announced a pledge of approximately A$940 million (US$617 million) to PsiQuantum, a quantum computing start-up company based in Silicon Valley.
	New sodium-ion battery tech boosts green energy storage affordability In an advance for energy-storage technologies, researchers have developed high ionic-conductivity solid-state electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries that dramatically enhance performance at room temperature. This development not only paves the way for more efficient and affordable energy storage solutions but also strengthens the viability of sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative to traditional lithium-ion systems.
	Tesla to cut hundreds more jobs in Musk cost push: Report Tesla plans hundreds of additional job cuts beyond a recent company-wide layoff as it cracks down on costs in a tough electric vehicle market, according to a US media report.
	Chinese tech giant Huawei profit surges 564%, biting into Apple sales Tech giant Huawei's first-quarter profits surged over fivefold year-on-year, a company filing showed Tuesday, as the US-sanctioned firm continues a rebound and bit into competitor Apple's sales in China.
	Report finds e-bike incentives are worth the investment Electric bicycle rebates have exploded in popularity in North America as transportation planners try to get people out of their cars and into healthier, more climate-friendly alternatives. However, there is limited understanding of the full impacts of these incentives.
	Researchers develop improved power pole insulation materials to prevent power pole-top fires Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire and electrical sparking, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts.
	New model estimates cultivable space at photovoltaic plants for combining agricultural and photovoltaic production A team at the University of Cordoba has developed a methodology that defines the cultivable space between two-axis photovoltaic modules, with the aim of promoting the conversion of existing plants over to agrivoltaic production.
	A new framework to improve high computing performance From a luxury to a day-to-day necessity, computing isn't quite what it used to be. As applications like machine learning and 5G mobile networks become the norm, the need for high computing performance has never been greater. This has also necessitated the development of more energy-efficient and cost-effective systems like "chiplets" to help these applications run smoothly.
	Between one and all: Researchers propose system to control selected devices on network One or all—that's the current choice many networks give users when it comes to controlling smart devices. With the evolving Internet of Things (IoT), referring to the technology that connects devices to one another and to the cloud, users need more specific control over their devices. Now, a Japanese team of researchers has developed a solution that may allow both more efficient and more secure control.
	Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia—the single largest investment in Microsoft's 29-year history in the country—Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Tuesday.
	EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation worries The EU on Tuesday launched an investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation ahead of EU elections in June.
	Electric cars pile up at European ports as Chinese firms struggle to find buyers China's automotive industry has revolutionized over the past decade, from producing basic western clones to making cars that equal the world's best. As the manufacturing powerhouse of the world, China is also producing them in huge volumes.
	Changpeng Zhao, the 'normal guy' who conquered crypto During his time at the helm of the world's biggest cryptocurrency firm, former Binance boss Changpeng Zhao, who was sentenced to four months' prison in the United States on Tuesday for money laundering, perfected the humble executive look.
	US newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over AI chatbots Eight US newspapers sued OpenAI and Microsoft in a New York federal court Tuesday for violating their copyright to train the technology behind the ChatGPT and Copilot chatbots.
	Vienna conference urges regulation of AI weapons The world should establish a set of rules to regulate AI weapons while they're still in their infancy, a global conference said on Tuesday, calling the issue an "Oppenheimer moment" of the time.
	Ex-Binance chief jailed for four months in US The founder of cryptocurrency firm Binance was sentenced to four months in US prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to money laundering charges, in the most high-profile crypto case since Sam Bankman-Fried was jailed.

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