At the 2023 Defcon hacker conference in Las Vegas, there was a significant collaboration between AI tech companies and algorithmic integrity groups to identify vulnerabilities in generative AI platforms. This initiative, known as a “red-teaming” exercise, aimed to increase transparency and scrutiny of these influential yet opaque systems. The US government also supported this effort,
Semiconductor nanocrystals, commonly known as colloidal quantum dots (QDs), have opened new avenues in the study of quantum effects. These nanocrystals exhibit size-dependent colors, providing a visual representation of the quantum size effect that was previously only theoretical. While the concept of Floquet states, or photon-dressed states, is crucial in understanding quantum phenomena, observing these
The Chinese government recently expressed disapproval of the European Union’s decision to lower tariffs on electric vehicle imports, including those from major automakers like Tesla. According to a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson, Beijing believes that the EU’s investigation into China’s subsidies for the electric vehicle industry has led to biased conclusions. The spokesperson also accused
Living in London and navigating the rental market can often feel like being trapped in a never-ending labyrinth. The struggle to find affordable housing with desirable amenities can leave one feeling overwhelmed and disillusioned. The image of two-bedroom apartments being as common as trees in France serves as a stark contrast to the harsh reality
In the realm of generative AI, the focus has shifted towards the importance of having high-quality data sets. The success of AI projects hinges on the quality and breadth of the data inputs used, as this directly impacts the quality of the outputs generated. Google’s recent collaboration with Reddit, the increase in price for API
OpenAI recently announced a collaboration with Condé Nast, a prominent media company, to incorporate its AI products such as ChatGPT and SearchGPT with content from various renowned outlets including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, and Wired. This partnership aims to provide users with faster and more accurate search results, allowing them to access reliable information
Fantasy settings in video games often fall into two extremes – grimdark and cozy. While some games go to great lengths to create a dark and gritty atmosphere, others strive for a more lighthearted and whimsical feel. Heroes Of The Seven Islands, a hand-drawn RPG, manages to strike a balance between these two extremes, offering
Excitons, the microscopic particle-like objects that are critical to the study of materials known as van der Waals magnets, have been the subject of intense research at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory. The recent findings shed light on the formation and behavior of excitons in nickel phosphorus trisulfide (NiPS3), providing valuable insights
In a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities, AMD has announced the acquisition of server maker ZT Systems in a deal worth $4.9 billion. This cash-and-stock transaction not only enhances AMD’s position in the AI market but also intensifies its competition with industry leader Nvidia. Following the completion of the deal, AMD plans
Valve has recently announced that they will be banning Counter-Strike 2 players from using keyboard features to automate perfect counter-strafes. This decision comes after the introduction of Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions (SOCD) features by keyboard manufacturers such as Razer and Wooting. Valve stated, “Recently, some hardware features have blurred the line between manual input and