49 minutes ago MLCommons and Hugging Face team up to release massive speech data set for AI research

MLCommons, a nonprofit AI safety working group, has teamed up with AI dev platform Hugging Face to release one of the world’s largest collections of public domain voice recordings for AI research. The data set, called Unsupervised People’s Speech, contains more than a million hours of audio spanning at least 89 different languages. MLCommons says […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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26 hours ago Q&A: Law expert discusses how AI could be governed by an 'equity by design' framework

Approaches to regulating artificial intelligence (AI), from creation to deployment and use in practice, vary internationally. Daryl Lim, Penn State Dickinson Law associate dean for research and innovation, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) co-hire, has proposed an "equity by design" framework to better govern the technology and protect marginalized communities from potential harm in an article published on Jan. 27 in the Duke Technology Law Review.

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67 minutes ago As Bruins sit at crossroads, a costly spending spree looms over a miserable season

The NHL's salary cap is set to soar in the next few offseason, but Boston can't retool just through free agency. The post As Bruins sit at crossroads, a costly spending spree looms over a miserable season appeared first on Boston.com.

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26 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NBA game  CBS Sports

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87 minutes ago Trump administration compiling list of FBI agents to potentially fire: Sources

Several sources told ABC News that the Trump administration is compiling a list of FBI agents who they believe should be fired or forced to resign in the coming days.

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36 hours ago Christie Dashiell became a musician at school. Then, she became an artist

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."

Culture

31 hours ago AI combined with holograms creates an uncrackable optical encryption system

As the demand for digital security grows, researchers have developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate. This advance could pave the way for more secure communication channels, helping to protect sensitive data.

Technology

19 hours ago NBA legend Dwyane Wade opens up about kidney surgery, cancer diagnosis: 'Weakest point I've ever felt'

Three-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade shared some details about his cancer diagnosis and subsequent kidney surgery on his podcast.

Science

64 minutes ago Federal Workers Told to Remove Pronouns From Email Signatures After Trump Order

The instructions to employees aimed to fulfill orders from the Trump administration, which told agency heads to remove all references to gender identity from official materials by 5 p.m. Friday.

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14 hours ago Samsung operating profit hit by R&D spending, fight to meet chip demand

The operating profit of South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics sank almost a third in the fourth quarter owing to spending on research, the company said Friday, as analysts said it was struggling to meet demand for chips used in AI servers.

Economics

33 hours ago Apple and Comcast partner to make Major League Soccer matches easier to watch

Major League Soccer and Apple announced details of this year's MLS Season Pass streaming package on Wednesday. And this time, the details weren't just about MLS and Apple.

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2 hours ago BU Center for Antiracist Research set to close as Ibram X. Kendi departs to Howard

The center’s staff will be employed by Boston University until the center's charter ends on June 30. The post BU Center for Antiracist Research set to close as Ibram X. Kendi departs to Howard appeared first on Boston.com.

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33 hours ago Data analytics startup Athenic AI wants to be an enterprise’s central nervous system

Jared Zhao originally got interested in data analytics during his time at UC Berkeley because he was drawn to how it could turn raw data into a story. Zhao founded his first data analytics startup Polyture in 2021. But advancements in generative AI just a year later made Zhao realize what Polyture was building was […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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30 hours ago Your fridge still uses tech from the 50s, but scientists have an update

Researchers report on Jan. 30 in the journal Joule that a more efficient and environmentally friendly form of refrigeration might be on the horizon. The new technology is based on thermogalvanic cells that produce a cooling effect by way of a reversible electrochemical reaction.

Science

1 hour ago Elon Musk is reportedly taking control of the inner workings of US government agencies

People working for, or with, Elon Musk are reportedly taking over the inner workings of multiple government agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management and the Treasury Department. The Washington Post reported Friday that the highest-ranking career official at Treasury is leaving the department after “a clash” with people working for Musk’s so-called Department of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23 hours ago Apple tops 1 billion subscriptions, nearly $100B in services revenue in 2024

Apple’s iPhone sales may be down, but the company’s Services division, which includes the App Store, iCloud, Music, TV+, and other subscriptions, is still soaring. The Cupertino-based tech giant reported Thursday its Services business had an all-time revenue high of $26.3 billion for the quarter ended December 28, up 14% year-over-year. Services generated nearly $100 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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43 hours ago How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game

How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

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5 hours ago One Tower Controller Doing Job of Two on Night of Reagan National Crash

The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport was not at its normal level at the time of the collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet on Tuesday. It is not clear if this impacted the circumstances leading to the crash. The post One Tower Controller Doing Job of Two on Night of Reagan National Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

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32 hours ago Inspired by water bugs, researchers create tiny swimming robots for medical, environmental uses

Inspired by the movement of insects gliding on the surface of water, University of Waterloo researchers have designed tiny robots controlled by light, offering promising possibilities for environmental remediation and biomedical applications. Their work is published in Advanced Functional Materials.

Science

2 hours ago Federal workers assured the buyout offer is 'valid, lawful, and will be honored'

Federal workers received emails from top officials at their agencies informing them that the resignation offers they received are "valid, lawful, and will be honored."

Politics

6 hours ago Federal court rules ATF age limits on handgun sales violate Second Amendment

A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans found a federal law that prohibits adults aged 18-20 from buying handguns violates the Second Amendment.

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2 hours ago Federal employees told to remove pronouns from email signatures by end of day

Employees at multiple federal agencies were ordered to remove pronouns from their email signatures by Friday afternoon, according to internal memos obtained by ABC News.

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7 hours ago Woman charged in Vermont border patrol officer’s death ordered held without bail

A Washington state woman was ordered held without bail Thursday in connection with the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in a case that has grown to encompass killings in multiple states. The post Woman charged in Vermont border patrol officer’s death ordered held without bail appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say

Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say  Reuters

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8 hours ago Founder of Boston University’s antiracist research group departs as center prepares to shut down

Ibram X. Kendi, founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, is moving to Howard University and the center will be shutting down.

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2 hours ago Watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: TV channel, live stream info, start time

Watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

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17 hours ago Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar say

Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar say  The Washington Post

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3 hours ago Since taking office, what are the legal challenges launched against the Trump admin?

Since taking office just two weeks ago, the Trump administration has become the target of multiple lawsuits over the President’s executive orders and agenda, including his immigration policy, federal aid freeze and DEI shutdowns.

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17 hours ago Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar with matter say

Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar with matter say  The Washington Post

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3 hours ago Dems dismiss calls for apology after Jeffries vows 'fight' against Trump agenda 'in the streets'

Democrats have either dismissed backlash to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' remarks or stayed silent, while the White House is requesting an apology.

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17 hours ago Ibram X. Kendi to join Howard University faculty, launch research institute

Ibram X. Kendi to join Howard University faculty, launch research institute  The Washington Post

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3 hours ago Report: Federal Employees Ordered to Remove Pronouns from Email Signatures by End of Day

Internal memos obtained by ABC News reveal that employees from multiple federal agencies were told to remove pronouns from email signatures. The post Report: Federal Employees Ordered to Remove Pronouns from Email Signatures by End of Day appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

21 hours ago Manhunt underway for woman linked to killing of Vermont Border Patrol agent: report

Law enforcement agencies in several states are reportedly searching for a woman believed to have supplied guns used in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent last week.

Events

4 hours ago DeepSeek’s Safety Guardrails Failed Every Test Researchers Threw at Its AI Chatbot

Security researchers tested 50 well-known jailbreaks against DeepSeek’s popular new AI chatbot. It didn’t stop a single one.

Politics

21 hours ago RFK Jr. Says He Will End Funding for NIH Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Babies

Sen. Josh Hawley asked Kennedy if he would reinstate a policy from Trump's first term barring providing taxpayer funding for NIH research programs that uses human fetal tissue derived from the body parts of aborted babies. The post RFK Jr. Says He Will End Funding for NIH Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Babies appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago Trump White House demands apology after Jeffries calls for Dems to fight president's agenda 'in the streets'

The Trump White House is hitting back after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called on Democrats to protest President Donald Trump's agenda "in the streets."

Politics

21 hours ago L.A.’s FireAid concert: time, performers and how to watch the benefit show

L.A.’s FireAid concert: time, performers and how to watch the benefit show  Time Out

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5 hours ago National Science Foundation freezes payments in response to Trump's executive actions

The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.

Politics

23 hours ago Report: 1 Air Traffic Controller Doing 2 Jobs at Time of DC Plane Crash

There was one air traffic control (ATC) worker on two different tower positions at the same time when the tragic helicopter-plane crash occurred over Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. The post Report: 1 Air Traffic Controller Doing 2 Jobs at Time of DC Plane Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Calls to Fight Trump's Agenda 'In the Streets'

Democrat Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is facing blowback after calling for supporters to fight President Donald Trump's agenda not only legislatively but "in the streets." The post Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Calls to Fight Trump’s Agenda ‘In the Streets’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 hours ago Kash Patel is asked to explain incendiary statements in FBI head confirmation hearing

Kash Patel is a frequent critic of the FBI who has spread conspiracy theories. He gets a Senate hearing Thursday to run the agency he wants to shake up.

Events

5 hours ago Hakeem Jeffries pledges Democrats will 'fight' Trump agenda 'in the streets'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Donald Trump's agenda in a press conference on Friday.

Politics

25 hours ago Listen: Air traffic controller audio before the midair plane crash near D.C.

It will be some time before investigators can offer clear answers to the cause of the midair crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport but air traffic controller audio and radar reviewed by NPR offer some insight into what happened before.

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6 hours ago Black Caucus chair accuses Trump of 'purge' of 'minority' federal workers

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke accused President Donald Trump of promoting a "racist" agenda by speculating whether DEI was to blame for the aircraft collision.

Politics

25 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: 1 air traffic controller was doing 2 jobs at the time

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Events

6 hours ago U.S. aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures

U.S. aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures  PBS NewsHour

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26 hours ago D.C. Plane Crash Puts Spotlight on History of ‘Near Misses’ in the U.S.

D.C. Plane Crash Puts Spotlight on History of ‘Near Misses’ in the U.S.  TIME

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27 hours ago Exclusive: Brother of Murdered Border Agent Brian Terry Seeks Justice After Mexican National's Conviction Overturned

Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry's convicted killer faces a new trial in February after a federal court reversed his conviction. Now, Terry's family is praying for lasting justice, Terry's brother told Breitbart News. The post Exclusive: Brother of Murdered Border Agent Brian Terry Seeks Justice After Mexican National’s Conviction Overturned appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 hours ago Maggots associate the texture of a food with how tasty it is, research shows

Some creatures — like maggots — love to feed on decaying fruit. New research shows that they associate the texture of food with how tasty it is, too. So how did researchers figure that out?

Politics

28 hours ago Washington, Baltimore archbishops offer prayers after deadly DC plane crash

Washington, Baltimore archbishops offer prayers after deadly DC plane crash  Catholic News Agency

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13 hours ago Trump enacts Project 2025 policies, which he distanced himself from while campaigning

Two weeks into office, President Trump is enacting policies outlined in the conservative policy agenda Project 2025, from which he had distanced himself on the campaign trail.

Politics

29 hours ago Gabbard sheds light on Assad visit, expresses shock intelligence community showed no interest at the time

DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard provided additional details on her meeting with then-Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in 2017, while appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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