71 m. ago Researchers develop AI motion 'translation' model for controlling different kinds of robots

Brown University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can generate movement in robots and animated figures in much the same way that AI models like ChatGPT generate text.

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77 m. ago Town of Washington history comes alive through Luddy School project

Town of Washington history comes alive through Luddy School project  News at IU

Culture

91 m. ago WATCH: 14 sets of twins graduating together at California high school

The graduating class at Clovis North High School in Fresno includes 28 students who are either fraternal or identical twins.

Politics

2 h. ago PowerSchool paid a hacker’s ransom, but now schools say they are being extorted

Schools in Toronto and North Carolina are reporting extortion attempts.

Technology

2 h. ago Commentary on article on coding hate speech offers nuanced look at limits of AI systems

Large language models (LLMs) are artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can understand and generate human language by analyzing and processing large amounts of text. In a new essay, a Carnegie Mellon University researcher critiques an article on LLMs and provides a nuanced look at the models' limits for analyzing sensitive discourse, such as hate speech. The commentary is published in the Journal of Multicultural Discourses.

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3 h. ago New study explores role of generative AI in using copyrighted material

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) facilitates the compilation of huge volumes of data, which often include copyrighted materials. While debates about the legality of the process abound, in a recent report issued by the US Copyright Office, researchers examine to what degree allowing or restricting this practice serves the economic objectives of copyright. In short, does AI shift the balance between incentives and access, and what policies could recalibrate that balance?

Events

4 h. ago Shared photos of middle school girls stirs controversy in Dover

Dover police found that a student distributed the photos alongside “additional nude pictures of an unknown origin.” The post Shared photos of middle school girls stirs controversy in Dover-Sherborn district appeared first on Boston.com.

Culture

4 h. ago Gender, nationality can influence suspicion of using AI in freelance writing

With the development of AI writing assistants like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, large language models (LLMs) are now used in various writing professions to generate ideas and work more efficiently.

Technology

4 h. ago EU has prepared hundreds of tariffs on U.S. goods if a trade deal can't be made

EU has prepared hundreds of tariffs on U.S. goods if a trade deal can't be made  upi.com

Politics

4 h. ago Xi stands with Putin against ‘international bullying’ amid Trump trade war

China and Russia pledged to deepen their relationship and oppose "power politics" amid tough negotiations with President Donald Trump on trade and war.

Politics

5 h. ago In wartime Russia, schools prepare the next generation of fighters

In wartime Russia, schools prepare the next generation of fighters  The Washington Post

Events

5 h. ago Conclave live updates: Black smoke on Day 2 as cardinals prepare for another vote

Conclave live updates: Black smoke on Day 2 as cardinals prepare for another vote  The Washington Post

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6 h. ago 1 student killed, 2 hurt in stabbing outside their high school; suspects at large

One student was killed and two others were wounded in a stabbing outside their Southern California high school, authorities said.

Society

6 h. ago Tool predicts impact of wildfire smoke on solar power generation

From habitats to property to livelihoods, wildfires destroy everything in their path. But there is another, less-acknowledged, casualty: sunlight and the electrical grid that depends on it. Smoke from wildfires can cover large swaths of land, including solar farms, and significantly reduces power production from photovoltaic (PV) panels.

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7 h. ago Exclusive: US, Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, sources say

Exclusive: US, Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, sources say  Reuters

Events

7 h. ago Amazon’s newest AI tool is designed to enhance product listings

Amazon said Thursday it is releasing a new generative AI-powered tool to help merchants improve their listings with missing details or attributes. Sellers often have hundreds of products listed on Amazon, and they need to update information related to them from time to time, which can be a cumbersome task. The e-commerce tech giant wants […]

Technology

8 h. ago Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser

Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser  Reuters

Politics

9 h. ago Presidential Proclamation: Victory Day for World War II, 2025

Presidential Proclamation: Victory Day for World War II, 2025  U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Russia (.gov)

Politics

9 h. ago India says it intercepted 'drones and missiles' fired by Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had convened on Thursday a meeting of his secretaries to discuss “national preparedness."

Events

11 h. ago Russia’s Military Show of Strength Masks Economic and Diplomatic Cracks

The annual Moscow parade marking victory over Nazi Germany is expected to be the largest in years, with world leaders in attendance, as the Kremlin tries to link that triumph to the war in Ukraine.

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