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Kombucha Cultures Can Be Turned into Flexible Electric Circuit Boards
Researchers at the U.K.'s University of the West of England, Bristol used the mat of cells that form on top when brewing kombucha to develop flexible electric circuit...
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U.S. Takes Security-First Focus in Doling Out $39 Billion Chip Aid
The plan is not meant to subsidize struggling companies.
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NSA Says: Do These Things to Keep Your Home Network Cafe from Cyberattack
The NSA's 'Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network' guide provides remote workers with advice on how to protect against online threats.
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These Experts are Racing to Protect AI from Hackers. Time is Running Out
AI is becoming a key part of our lives. Hacking it could cause chaos, so the race is on to build defenses.
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At UNESCO, Call to Regulate Digital Platforms in the Face of Online Disinformation and Hate
UNESCO's Internet For Trust Conference brought together 4,300 participants to discuss regulatory solutions to the ongoing crisis of online information.
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Should Algorithms Control Nuclear Launch Codes? The U.S. Says No
A new State Department proposal asks other nations to agree to limits on the power of military AI.
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Program Using VR Training to Solve Nationwide Mechanic Shortage
Maryland nonprofit Vehicles for Change is using virtual reality to train automotive mechanics through a program designed to address a national shortage.
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Japan to Launch Pilot Program for Issuing Digital Yen
The Bank of Japan said that following two years of experimentation, Japan in April will initiate a program to test a digital currency.
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Google Hails 'Key Milestone' in Quantum Computing
Google's team said it had demonstrated that a system using error-correcting code can detect and fix errors without affecting the information.
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MXenes Shield EMI, More
Feather-light yet providing near-total shielding capability, MXenes effectively conduct electricity, tune frequencies, and enhance the integrity of communications...
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A New Way for Quantum Computing Systems to Keep Their Cool
A wireless technique enables a super-cold quantum computer to send and receive data without generating too much error-causing heat.
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German Court Rules Police Use of Crimefighting Software Unlawful
A top German court has ruled that police use of automated data analysis to prevent crime in some German states violates their constitutions.
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Virtual Influencers in the Real World
We are increasingly engaging with these digital personalities, online and offline.
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Generative AI Helping Boost Productivity of Some Software Developers
Enterprise technology chiefs still have questions about the security and governance of the code-writing programs.
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Beyond Silicon Valley, Spending on Technology Is Resilient
Despite an uncertain outlook, corporations plan to continue investing in their digital projects — a source of stability for the economy.
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Microsoft Has 'Lobotomized' Its Rebellious Bing AI
Microsoft has implemented significant restrictions on Bing AI to crack down on its peculiar and sometimes unsettling outputs.
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Amazon Is Already Selling Tons of Books Written by AI
"This is something we really need to be worried about, these books will flood the market and a lot of authors are going to be out of work."
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How Rust Went from a Side Project to the World's Most-Loved Programming Language
For decades, coders wrote critical systems in C and C++. Now they turn to Rust.
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North American Companies Notch Another Record Year for Robot Orders
The Association for Advanced Automation reports slightly more than 44,100 robots were ordered by North American companies, mainly in the U.S., last year, up 11%...
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