A recent study found that the popular AI tool, Stable Diffusion, which generates images from text prompts, is guilty of perpetuating harmful gender and racial stereotypes in its depiction of people in “high-paying” and “low-paying” jobs. The tool was asked to create 5,100 images from written prompts related to job titles in 14 fields, plus …
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has taken a hardline stance against the cryptocurrency industry, with the recent lawsuit against Coinbase and Binance for securities violations and skepticism towards the future of token trading. This move has resulted in a sell-off in the market with four of the 10 most valuable coins dropping at least 15% in …
A group of bipartisan senators have recently proposed a bill that would establish a new office tasked with analyzing the United States’ dominance in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), relative to its competitors like China. The legislation, introduced by Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), calls for the creation …
Tech giant Microsoft is reportedly relocating some of its top AI experts from its Beijing-based Research Asia (MSRA) lab to its Vancouver institute, thereby potentially undermining China’s tech sector. The move is being viewed as a defensive reaction to rising political tensions between the US and China. Reportedly dubbed the “Vancouver Plan”, this initiative could …
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that he will be holding three briefings for senators on artificial intelligence. In a letter to his colleagues, Schumer highlighted the need for Senators to deeper understand the technology and its potential benefits and risks, and the briefings are aimed at helping prepare the US for the growing …
The Lexus Design Award is a celebration of the power of design to anticipate, innovate, captivate and enhance happiness. As a brand synonymous with constant innovation, Lexus is dedicated to creating a better future for society. Now in its 11th year, the Lexus Design Award 2023 offers up-and-coming creators an opportunity to showcase their imaginative …
Meta’s Quest and Quest Pro have long been the go-to headsets for accessing the underdeveloped metaverse. However, the introduction of Apple’s Vision Pro augmented and virtual reality device has disrupted the status quo. Variety reports that Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg had some opinions on the competitor’s product during the first Meta all-hands meeting in three …
Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, has expressed a desire to bring more liberal voices to the platform. Musk suggested that the likes of MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and former CNN anchor Don Lemon should “put their shows on this platform.” Musk’s comments come in response to the conservative views expressed by Tucker Carlson on the …
If you’re looking to get your family involved in virtual reality this holiday season, you may feel overwhelmed by the options available. From Google’s affordable Cardboard VR viewer to Sony’s new PlayStation VR, there is something for every interest, need, and budget. Keep in mind that VR technology is always changing, so make sure to …
With raging wildfires in Canada, air quality concerns have spread to different parts of the United States, posing risks to public health. During these uncertain times, it is crucial to prioritize your well-being and take necessary precautions until the air quality improves. Utilizing an app to monitor the air quality is an effective way to …