In Nairobi, the bustling capital of Kenya, there has been a surge in technological advancements. The city has become a thriving hub for startups and innovations, earning itself the nickname “The Silicone Savanna.” One of the latest additions to Nairobi’s tech scene is the Robot Cafe, a unique eatery that features robots as part of
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The recent blocking of a popular social media platform, known as X, in Brazil has sparked debates among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. This move has left many Brazilians struggling to navigate other social media platforms in the absence of their preferred outlet. The dispute between billionaire Elon Musk, the platform’s
Artificial intelligence researchers recently faced backlash when it was revealed that a dataset used for training AI image-generator tools contained over 2,000 web links to suspected child sexual abuse imagery. This revelation sparked concerns about the potential consequences of using such tainted datasets to create AI models that can easily produce photorealistic deepfakes depicting children.
The use of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) has been a topic of interest in recent studies conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto. These technologies have been found to have a temporary influence on people’s perception and interaction with the real world, which may have implications for various industries that utilize
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, with Language Model Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT gaining popularity. However, a recent study has shed light on a concerning issue – covert racism in popular LLMs. A team of AI researchers from the Allen Institute for AI, Stanford University, and the University of Chicago
Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. The addition of two more turbines has brought the total electricity output to 1,550 megawatts. This massive project has been a point of contention between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan due to its potential
Robots are becoming an integral part of our daily lives, assisting humans with various tasks in different settings. However, for robots to be truly helpful, they need to be able to manipulate objects effectively and efficiently. The development of cost-effective robotic grippers or artificial hands is crucial in enabling robots to perform dexterous object manipulation
The recent global cybersecurity incident involving CrowdStrike has raised serious concerns about the fragility of our technical infrastructure and the inadequacy of our legal and policy frameworks to respond to such attacks. The ACM’s USTPC has issued a statement urging for a thorough investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future. The USTPC Statement highlights
Lithium-ion batteries have been crucial components in the world of rechargeable batteries, especially with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) globally. The need for a high-energy, low-cost battery solution has led researchers to explore the potential of utilizing manganese (Mn) as a primary material in these batteries. Currently, most batteries in EVs rely on nickel
In recent years, the internet has experienced exponential growth, with social media platforms becoming a significant part of people’s daily lives. The ease of creating and sharing content online has resulted in a surge of both appropriate and inappropriate content. One particularly harmful form of inappropriate content is hate speech, which targets individuals or groups