In today’s modern software applications, developers face the daunting task of sifting through numerous files and millions of lines of code to find and correct faults, a process known as debugging. This manual search for faults can consume a significant amount of developers’ working time, with studies suggesting that it can account for between 30
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A recent study led by Cortical Labs has brought together scientists, ethicists, and researchers from various countries to propose a unified language in the realm of AI and intelligent systems. This collaboration, involving experts from the United Kingdom, Canada, U.S., the EU, Australia, and Singapore, aims to address the growing need for consensus in terminology
Aquatic robotics have taken a significant step forward with the development of self-powered “bugs” by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Their recent work published in the journal Advanced Materials Technologies showcases a groundbreaking innovation that could potentially revolutionize the field of aquatic robotics. With the increasing integration of autonomous nodes into
Apple has successfully reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the United States. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, representing the employees at a retail location in Maryland, announced the three-year deal on Friday evening. The agreement includes a 10% pay increase
Silicon Valley is currently witnessing a trend where some of the most promising startups in the generative AI space are disappearing. Companies like Inflection AI and Adept, once filled with potential, are now seeing their founders and key executives quietly exiting the stage to join major tech giants. These transitions are often done through discrete
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has not only revolutionized the film industry but has also sparked a second walkout in the entertainment sector, particularly in the realm of video games. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) recently initiated its second strike in less than a year, specifically targeting gaming giants that dominate an industry with
Warner Brothers Discovery recently filed a lawsuit against the NBA for allegedly breaking a contract by rejecting their new media rights deal in favor of an offer from Amazon. This move came shortly after the NBA signed lucrative 11-year rights deals with The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, and Amazon Prime Video, collectively valued at almost
With the continuous evolution of 5G technologies, the focus is now shifting towards the development of 6G. One of the major challenges faced in both 5G and 6G is the detrimental effects of operating at extremely high frequencies on wireless communications. Issues such as signal attenuation and interference become more prominent as frequencies reach the
Boeing, one of the leading aircraft manufacturers in the world, has recently been embroiled in a fraud scandal involving the fatal crashes of two 737 MAX airplanes in Ethiopia and Indonesia over five years ago. The US Department of Justice has reached an agreement with Boeing, in which the company will plead guilty to fraud.
Self-driving cars have been making headlines for their incredible advancements in technology, but they still face challenges when it comes to processing visual data. The limitations of their systems, which struggle with static or slow-moving objects in 3D space, have prompted researchers to look towards nature for solutions. Taking a cue from the remarkable vision