The study conducted by a team of AI researchers from the Allen Institute for AI, Stanford University, and the University of Chicago has shed light on a concerning issue – the presence of covert racism in popular Language Models (LLMs). This revelation has significant implications for the use of LLMs in various applications, including job
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Ethiopia has recently announced that it has more than doubled its electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. The addition of two new turbines has increased the output to 1,550 megawatts, marking a significant milestone in the construction and operation of the controversial mega-dam. The completion of the concrete
Robotic technology has made significant advancements in recent years, with the aim of assisting humans in various everyday tasks. One key area of focus in this field is the development of robotic grippers that can effectively manipulate different types of objects. A recent study by researchers at Improbable AI Lab and Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Over the past few decades, the internet has experienced exponential growth, with social media platforms playing a pivotal role in connecting people worldwide. However, the freedom afforded by social media has also led to the proliferation of inappropriate content, including hate speech. Hate speech, which involves offensive or threatening language targeting specific groups based on
The reliance on technology and interconnected systems has become a crucial aspect of modern society. However, with this dependence comes the vulnerability to cybersecurity incidents that can have widespread ramifications. In recent years, incidents like the one involving CrowdStrike have highlighted the fragility of global technical infrastructure and the inadequacy of legal and policy responses
In the fast-evolving world of rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are currently leading the charge. With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) around the globe, the demand for high-energy, low-cost batteries is at an all-time high. Traditional batteries used in EVs are nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co)-based, which can be costly and unsustainable in the
Automatic bug assignment has been a topic of interest for researchers in recent years. Textual bug reports play a crucial role in helping engineers fix bugs, but the presence of noise in these reports can negatively affect automatic bug assignment. Classical Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques have limitations in handling textual features, leading to the
The boss of social media platform Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been arrested in France for allegedly allowing the sharing of illegal content on the platform. Durov, who co-founded Telegram with his brother Nikolai in 2013, was apprehended upon landing in Paris on his private jet. The messaging platform boasts a user base of 950 million,
The whirring wind turbines in India’s Thar desert stand as a testament to the country’s commitment to green energy. However, for those living in the shadows of these giant structures, the cost is steep. While India grapples with the urgent need to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, the communities near the wind farms feel that
The recent finding by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Los Angeles has shed light on Amazon’s legal responsibility for the employees of one of its subcontractors. The ruling states that workers at Battle-Tested Strategies, a company that delivered packages for Amazon, are considered employees of Amazon rather than independent contractors. This decision challenges