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Software engineers develop a way to run AI language models without matrix multiplicationA team of software engineers at the University of California, working with one colleague from Soochow University and another from LuxiTec, has developed a way to run AI language models without using matrix multiplication. The team has published a paper on the arXiv preprint server describing their new approach and... Read more
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Six NFR strategies to improve software performance and securityNon-functional requirements (NFRs) are important aspects of a software system, but are often overlooked by developers because they're not the aspects of a program that users interact with directly. A new study delves into how developers approach the crafting of NFRs and outlines six best practices for addressing NFRs that... Read more
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Hidden humor, the software developer's secret weaponWriting software code can be a painstaking and stressful process—and downright boring when the job is repetitive and you're doing it remotely, alone in front of your screen.... Read more
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US bans Russia's Kaspersky antivirus softwareThe United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country on national security grounds, the US Commerce Department announced.... Read more
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New technique makes lengthy privacy notices easier to understand by converting them into machine-readable formatsAn Aston University researcher has suggested a more human-friendly way of reading websites' long-winded privacy notices.... Read more
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Nintendo surprises fans by announcing new 'Zelda' gameNintendo surprised fans on Tuesday by announcing a new chapter in its 40-year-old "Zelda" saga, one of the Japanese video game giant's biggest cash-cows.... Read more
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EVI-X modeling suite accelerates optimized electric vehicle charging infrastructure deploymentsMassive public and private investments are being made to support the buildout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States, but efficient planning and deployment requires sophisticated analysis to ensure convenient, reliable, affordable, and equitable charging for all Americans.... Read more
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Esports Olympics set to launch after IOC presents proposal for video games projectThe first Olympic Esports Games are set to be added soon to the IOC's portfolio of events as it seeks to attract and retain young audiences.... Read more
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Apps get better when developers diversify, study findsCandy Crush Saga is one of the world's most popular video games, with more than 5 billion downloads. That's partly because gamers can play it anywhere. It offers versions for multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, and Windows: a practice known as multihoming.... Read more
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A peek inside art objects: New algorithm makes CT scan more accessibleAn X-ray scanner, some small metal balls, and a newly developed algorithm. That is all you need to make a 3D model that enables you to look inside art objects without dismantling them. Thanks to the research of Francien Bossema (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica and Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer... Read more
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'Call of Duty' leads packed Xbox video game lineupMicrosoft's Xbox team on Sunday showcased action-packed coming video games and a new digital-only version of its console to launch by the end of this year.... Read more
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Know your source: RAGE tool unveils ChatGPT's sourcesA team of researchers based at the University of Waterloo have created a new tool—nicknamed "RAGE"—that reveals where large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are getting their information and whether that information can be trusted.... Read more
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Research team introduces an agile multi-robot research platformTeams of robots have the potential of tackling far more elaborate missions than individual robots, for instance, covering long distances faster, visiting different sites simultaneously, or monitoring larger geographical areas. Platforms that combine reliable hardware and software for multi-robot applications could help to advance research in this field, facilitating the... Read more
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Researchers report first results from age estimation software evaluationA new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) evaluates the performance of software that estimates a person's age based on the physical characteristics evident in a photo of their face.... Read more
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How AI is helping to ensure the security, reliability of the US energy infrastructureArgonne scientists are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to transform energy grid asset maintenance, helping U.S. power companies identify and address problems before they even occur.... Read more