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(Paper) DeWave : Discrete EEG Waves Encoding for Brain Dynamics to Text Translation
[Tech]
2023/12/20 09:07
The translation of brain dynamics into natural language is pivotal for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). With the swift advancement of large language models, such as ChatGPT, the need to bridge the gap between the brain and languages becomes increasingly pressing. Current methods, however, require eye-tracking fixations or event markers to segment brain dynamics into word-level features, which...
How US Couples Meet in The US
[Consumer]
2023/12/20 09:06
“I've seen charts like this before, but they've all had a big error in them, so I went back to the original data source (which was pretty messy) to find the truth.In the past, this chart has been shown with the category "bar or restaurant" rising since 2000—the only category rising in addition to "met online". But the authors noted in their original study that:[The chart's] apparent post-2010...
Galaxy Flip Case with a Built-in Foldable Tripod can Transform Your Phone Into Camcorder
[Design]
2023/12/20 09:05
I had literally forgotten about camcorders; I don’t even rightly remember the last time I used one. Since cameras on the smartphones have outdone handycams and reached near DSLR efficacy – at least with high-end models – there’s been a drastic slump in everyday usage of camcorders. Whether you want to capture family moments at home, record landscapes, or timelapse a sunset, mobile cameras a...
Cyber-Colleagues : Where AI Might Fit in The American Workplace
[Consumer]
2023/12/20 09:04
After some of its content was revealed to be AI-produced and accredited to non-existent authors, the CEO of Sports Illustrated was fired by the magazine’s publisher, The Area Group, earlier this week.Writer profiles on the 70-year-old periodical's site were found to include headshots from an AI-generated picture marketplace, and certain articles featured sweeping, bot-like statements, such as...
(Video) UC Berkeley’s Transformer-based Robot Control System
[Tech]
2023/12/20 09:03
The new control system created by the scientists at U.C. Berkeley promises to steer humanoid robots through different situations with ease. Are you ready to bring more awareness to your brand? Consider becoming a sponsor for The AI Impact Tour. Learn more about the opportunities here.Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have created a versatile control system for humanoid robo...
(Patent) Tesla’s Eyes On The Road
[Tech]
2023/12/19 09:10
The company wants to patent a vision-based system with “thresholding for object detection.” Tesla’s filing lays out a neural network system that allows for more precision when detecting what’s in front of its cameras. Typically, self-driving cars use a combination of detection systems, such as LIDAR, and AI-based vision systems to make decisions. Vision systems, Tesla said, are usually seco...
RE-Generative AI : How Technology Can Transform Commercial Real Estate
[Business]
2023/12/19 09:09
While real estate firms are looking for ways to leverage generative artificial intelligence, they should be mindful of the risks and adopt the approach that best suits their needs.Leveraging artificial intelligence in business is not new. Using machine learning (ML) and language processing across a range of functional areas and skill sets has been in practice for decades.1 However, that traditi...
(M&A) Coupang to Acquire the Business and Assets of Farfetch Holdings
[Investing]
2023/12/19 09:08
Coupang, Inc, a leading global retailer, today announced plans to acquire the business and assets of Farfetch Holdings plc, a top online luxury company. This acquisition positions Coupang as a leader in the $400 billion global personal luxury goods segment.“Farfetch will rededicate itself to providing the most elevated experience for the world’s most exclusive brands, while pursuing steady an...
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 8% in 2024
[Investing]
2023/12/19 09:07
AI Investment Supports IT Spending Growth, But GenAI Impacts Will Not Be Felt Until 2025.Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting overall IT spending growth.“In 2023 and...
