3 d. ago Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane 

Oshen has signed contracts with multiple government agencies for its C-Star robots to collect ocean data autonomously.

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7 d. ago Washington bill would create PTSD treatment and research pilot program

Washington bill would create PTSD treatment and research pilot program  businessinsurance.com

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7 d. ago AI 'CHEF' could help those with cognitive declines complete home tasks

In the United States, 11% of adults over age 45 self-report some cognitive decline, which may impact their ability to care for themselves and perform tasks such as cooking or paying bills. A team of Washington University in St. Louis researchers has integrated two novel vision-language models that create a potential artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that could help people remain independent.

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2 w. ago Turning PCs and mobile devices into AI infrastructure can slash operational costs

Until now, AI services based on large language models (LLMs) have mostly relied on expensive data center GPUs. This has resulted in high operational costs and created a significant barrier to entry for utilizing AI technology. A research team at KAIST has developed a technology that reduces reliance on expensive data center GPUs by utilizing affordable, everyday GPUs to provide AI services at a much lower cost.

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2 w. ago Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease

Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.

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3 w. ago New Washington potato researcher position created through federal funding

New Washington potato researcher position created through federal funding  Capital Press

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3 w. ago Researchers create world's smallest programmable, autonomous robots

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots: microscopic swimming machines that can independently sense and respond to their surroundings, operate for months and cost just a penny each.

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