A particle accelerator that measures just 0.2 mm in length uses laser light to accelerate electrons to speeds of a hundred thousand kilometres per second ​A particle accelerator that measures just 0.2 mm in length uses laser light to accelerate electrons to speeds of a hundred thousand kilometres per second A particle accelerator that measures just …

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An IBM chip that mimics the brain can run AI-powered image recognition algorithms 22 times faster than any commercial chip ​An IBM chip that mimics the brain can run AI-powered image recognition algorithms 22 times faster than any commercial chip An IBM chip that mimics the brain can run AI-powered image recognition algorithms 22 times faster …

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Water containing a cheap lithium bromide salt can deliver longer-lasting cooling for computers while improving their performance ​Water containing a cheap lithium bromide salt can deliver longer-lasting cooling for computers while improving their performance Water containing a cheap lithium bromide salt can deliver longer-lasting cooling for computers while improving their performance 

People who use wheelchairs may one day be able to walk with the help of this Atalante X exoskeleton ​People who use wheelchairs may one day be able to walk with the help of this Atalante X exoskeleton People who use wheelchairs may one day be able to walk with the help of this Atalante X …

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The way AI systems work means that we can’t easily delete what they have learned. Now, researchers are seeking ways to remove sensitive information without having to retrain them from scratch ​The way AI systems work means that we can’t easily delete what they have learned. Now, researchers are seeking ways to remove sensitive information …

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A newsfeed algorithm designed to counteract political polarisation could be effective, according to a test involving hundreds of AI-generated users ​A newsfeed algorithm designed to counteract political polarisation could be effective, according to a test involving hundreds of AI-generated users A newsfeed algorithm designed to counteract political polarisation could be effective, according to a test involving …

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Ahead of a meeting at Bletchley Park on the future of artificial intelligence hosted by UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, international agreements on AI are coming together ​Ahead of a meeting at Bletchley Park on the future of artificial intelligence hosted by UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, international agreements on AI are coming together Ahead of …

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If we build and use AI effectively, we can create an education system where students are assessed on the quality and depth of their knowledge, rather than the content of an exam, says Okezue Bell ​If we build and use AI effectively, we can create an education system where students are assessed on the quality …

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US president Joe Biden has announced an executive order that establishes ambitious guidelines on safety and security for artificial intelligence, but it will still need political will to put regulatory teeth and resources behind it ​US president Joe Biden has announced an executive order that establishes ambitious guidelines on safety and security for artificial intelligence, …

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Efforts to regulate artificial intelligence are gathering steam across the world, but some key ethical and controversial issues don’t seem to be getting enough attention ​Efforts to regulate artificial intelligence are gathering steam across the world, but some key ethical and controversial issues don’t seem to be getting enough attention Efforts to regulate artificial intelligence are …

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