A recent study conducted by a team of AI researchers has shed light on the covert racism present in popular Language Models (LLMs). The team, comprised of professionals from the Allen Institute for AI, Stanford University, and the University of Chicago, discovered that these LLMs exhibit bias against individuals who speak African American English (AAE).
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Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. This boost in production comes after the operation of two additional turbines at the controversial dam. The GERD now generates 1,550 megawatts of electricity, marking a significant milestone in the country’s power generation
Robots are becoming increasingly prevalent in our society, and in order to effectively assist humans in daily tasks across a variety of settings, they must have the ability to manipulate objects with dexterity. The development of cost-effective robotic grippers or hand-like systems is crucial in enabling robots to manipulate objects effectively. Recently, a team of
The recent statement released by the Association for Computing Machinery’s US Technology Policy Committee (USTPC) sheds light on the devastating effects of mass cybersecurity incidents on a global scale. The incident involving CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity technology company, resulted in a worldwide outage affecting millions of computers across critical sectors such as airlines, emergency systems,
Rechargeable batteries have become a crucial component in the technology-driven world, especially with the rise of electric vehicles. The demand for high-energy, low-cost batteries has led researchers to explore the potential of lithium-manganese (LiMnO2) as a sustainable alternative to traditional nickel and cobalt-based batteries. This shift towards sustainable energy solutions has the potential to revolutionize
In recent decades, the internet, especially social media platforms, have seen exponential growth. Social media allows individuals to create and share content, but this also opens the door to inappropriate content such as hate speech. Hate speech targets individuals based on their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics, leading to harmful online environments. The
Automatic bug assignment has been a topic of interest for researchers over the past decade. Bug reports play a crucial role in helping engineers identify and fix bugs in software systems. However, the presence of noise in textual bug reports can pose challenges for automatic bug assignment systems, often due to the limitations of traditional
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of social media platform Telegram, in France has raised questions about the company’s practices and policies. Durov was arrested on accusations of allowing the sharing of illegal content on the platform. Despite Telegram’s immense popularity with hundreds of millions of users worldwide, especially in regions like Russia
The sight of whirring wind turbines in India’s Thar desert may symbolize progress and a shift towards green energy, but for the locals living in the shadows of these giant structures, it represents a significant sacrifice. While India is making strides to increase its non-fossil fuel capacity in response to the growing threats of climate
The recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding the employment status of workers at a company that delivered packages for Amazon has significant implications for labor practices and employee rights. The NLRB concluded that these workers are indeed considered employees of Amazon, contrary to Amazon’s claim that they were subcontractors. The NLRB