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16 Oct 23

UK plan to lead in generative AI ‘unrealistic,’ say Cambridge researchers

Computer & Information Technology

The British government’s aim to turn the UK into a global leader in the development of generative AI is “unrealistic,” researchers at the University of Cambridge argue. According to the associated report, the country lacks both the necessary capital investment and computing power to build generative AI fast enough to…

16 Oct 23

A policy framework to protect children and teens online

Computer & Information Technology

We're sharing ideas to help policymakers accelerate youth safety online.

16 Oct 23

TikTok complies with EU demands against Israel-Hamas disinformation

Computer & Information Technology

TikTok said on Sunday that it had taken action against disinformation, following EU demands after Hamas’ attack on Israel. On Thursday, Thierry Breton, the bloc’s chief of the internal market, gave the platform a 24-hour deadline to introduce measures that counter the spread of hate speech and misinformation related to…

16 Oct 23

Calling all AI cybersecurity startups — in Europe and, now, the U.S.

Computer & Information Technology

Launch of the new Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Cybersecurity program for companies based in Europe and the U.S.

16 Oct 23

New ways to show up where the world watches, powered by AI

Computer & Information Technology

Drive awareness and brand association during the world’s largest events with Spotlight Moments, powered by Google AI.

16 Oct 23

Meet 7 women developing AI startups in Asia Pacific

Computer & Information Technology

Seven women-led AI startups from India, Japan and Korea have received grants from Google’s inaugural Women Founders Fund.

16 Oct 23

How Google Classroom help teach kids where their food comes from

Computer & Information Technology

Editor’s note: Tomohito Yamazaki is one of the teachers on the Dietary Education program team for Toyama University Special Needs School of Education, a school based in …

16 Oct 23

Five New Fusion Prospects, Minus the Neutrons

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Interest in fusion energy is surging today in response to the world’s desperate need for abundant clean power. At least 43 private companies are now pursuing this goal of safely fusing two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus while releasing energy. However, the standard deuterium-tritium (D-T) reaction at the…

15 Oct 23

Kathleen Kramer is 2024 IEEE President-Elect

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

IEEE Senior Member Kathleen Kramer has been elected as the 2024 IEEE president-elect. She is set to begin serving as president on 1 January 2025.Kramer, who was nominated by the IEEE Board of Directors, received 19,105 votes in the election. IEEE Life Fellow Roger U. Fujii received 14,525.At press time,…

14 Oct 23

A Roadmap for Regulating AI Programs

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Globally, policymakers are debating governance approaches to regulate automated systems, especially in response to growing anxiety about unethical use of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT and DALL-E. Legislators and regulators are understandably concerned with balancing the need to limit the most serious consequences of AI systems without stifling innovation…