Britain experiences hundreds of earthquakes each year. Raffaele Bonadio, Author provided Sergei Lebedev, University of Cambridge The village of Tean in Staffordshire, England, was hit by a 3.3-magnitude earthquake on June 28 2023. The tremors caused windows and doors to rattle in the surrounding area. Earthquakes of this nature are not uncommon in
shutterstock. Nadia Kanwal, Keele University The recent coronation of King Charles III was a high-profile example of when facial recognition technology has been used to monitor a crowd, but there are plenty of others. The technology is used by law enforcement all over the UK and other countries. It’s now common in US
In this disquisition, we chart a course through the enthralling terrain of telecommunications, plunging into its history, scrutinising the present, and above all, envisaging its impending advancements. Efficacious communication remains the bedrock of human advancement, and as technology gallops forward, so does our aptitude to establish rapport with each other. From Alexander Graham
ph: Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock Oliver Buckley, University of East Anglia Scam calls using AI to mimic voices of people you might know are being used to exploit unsuspecting members of the public. These calls use what’s known as generative AI, which refers to systems capable of creating text, images or any other media such
In the modern era, the amalgamation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has instigated a transformative wave across a multitude of sectors, the domain of healthcare and medical research being a notable beneficiary. This innovative conjunction has laid the groundwork for unparalleled progression, augmenting the calibre of patient care, expediting the
by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource PubPeer, a website where researchers critique one another’s work, has played a key role in helping journalists uncover scientific misconduct in several prominent investigative stories in recent years — including the student newspaper series that led to Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne’s recent resignation. The platform was
In this episode, we discuss a recent report revealing safety flaws in widely used chatbots, posing risks to AI technology. Researchers found a way to exploit chatbot systems, generating harmful information at an alarming scale. Concerns arise as these chatbots could flood the internet with false content, while disagreements among leading A.I. companies
In this episode of “News of the Week,” we delve into a groundbreaking announcement made by the White House involving seven leading A.I. companies in the United States. Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI have come together to pledge voluntary safeguards on the development of artificial intelligence technology. As these companies
Embarking on a captivating exploration of semiconductors, this article unveils the profound influence of transistors on our digital landscape. From their modest origins to their all-pervasive presence in today’s technology, transistors have wrought a revolution, fundamentally altering our way of life, work, and interconnectedness. These extraordinary devices, wielding the power to govern and
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi spews lava during an eruption on May 23, 2023. Over 250,000 people live nearby. DEVI RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Image David Kitchen, University of Richmond The thought of living near an active volcano probably sounds like an unimaginable risk to you – and rightly so. An active volcano is never safe