OpenAI recently introduced GPT-4o, an AI system designed to power the popular ChatGPT chatbot. This new version, dubbed “omni,” emphasizes natural engagement with users through human-like personality traits and behaviors. While the demonstrations showcase GPT-4o as friendly, empathetic, and engaging, the focus on personality raises important ethical questions. Comparisons to the movie “Her,” where the
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Sophie Rollet, a former French childcare worker, spent ten years of her life conducting a solitary investigation to hold the US auto equipment group Goodyear responsible for her husband’s death. Her hard work and determination finally paid off when authorities conducted raids on Goodyear sites in Europe as part of a probe into involuntary manslaughter.
Artificial intelligence has made significant advances in recent years, with the ability to generate decisions in various fields such as health care, finance, and law. However, the use of AI comes with its own set of risks, particularly when it comes to biases that are ingrained in the data it is trained on. The reliance
The rejection of the union drive at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama facilities marks a significant setback to the United Auto Workers’ ambitious campaign to organize the American South. The preliminary tally released by the National Labor Relations Board revealed that 2,642 workers voted against unionization, while 2,045 were in favor, resulting in a margin of 56 to
Spotify, the popular music streaming platform, is currently facing a lawsuit in a US federal court for allegedly underpaying songwriters, composers, and publishers. The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), a non-profit organization responsible for collecting and distributing royalties from music streaming services, filed the lawsuit in New York. The lawsuit claims that Spotify made changes to
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) recently made a breakthrough in the field of optoelectronic devices by developing a new three-terminal diode that can both emit and detect light. This innovative diode, presented in a paper published in Nature Electronics, opens up new possibilities for highly performing wireless communication and light-driven computing
The Bay Area’s tech industry, known for its turbulence and frequent layoffs in recent years, is beginning to show signs of stabilization. While major companies like Tesla have been haunted by job losses and plant closures, the overall severity of cutbacks is on the decline. According to Beacon Economics, the Bay Area lost 36,000 tech
The current building design methods focus on enhancing the connectivity between various components of a structure to distribute the loads efficiently in the event of component failure. However, this approach can lead to catastrophic collapses after large initial failures, as evident in incidents like the Champlain Towers collapse, a building collapse in Peñíscola in 2021,
Virtual reality has become an increasingly popular form of technology, and the way users engage with virtual environments can greatly affect their overall experience. A recent study conducted by computer scientists at the University of Helsinki delved into the use of cinematography techniques to enhance user engagement in virtual reality. By applying principles of composition
The cybersecurity programs in the United States have been found to vary significantly, according to a recent review. There is a suggestion that program leaders should collaborate with professional societies to ensure that graduates are adequately equipped to meet the evolving demands of the industry. The review, which was published in the Proceedings of the