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The U.S. Department of Defense #DoD is building custom #AI agents to test #military operations. They hope to use AI to simulate conflicts and generate scenarios in the future.
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LG AI Research’s Vision for Autonomous Enterprise Agents Exaone 4.0 is redefining AI for business users with unmatched performance in science, math, and coding. How does it stack up against the competition?

LG's Exaone ecosystem promises a new era of AI with enterprise-specific agents and energy-efficient hardware.

Are Racial Gaps Wider Among STEM Immigrants? 30% of STEM degree holders in the U.S. are immigrants. Learn how this impacts diversity in the U.S. workforce.

Racial and gender gaps are higher among #immigrants who pursue #STEM careers in the U.S. as opposed to U.S.-born individuals, according to research from Byeongdon Oh.

How do you teach a #robot how to play table tennis? Researchers at Google #DeepMind tried training robots against humans and against each other.
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The Best Robot Videos of the Week What makes CHILD the ultimate tool for humanoid imitation? Explore its loco-manipulation capabilities and open-source design.

Check out the best robot videos of the week!

The Forgotten History of Civil Defense During the Cold War

The basic premise of civil defense during the Cold War was that the people closest to a nuclear attack would die immediately. The question then was, how to protect the survivors?

Why Did Meta Invest Billions in Scale AI? Meta's $14 billion investment in Scale AI could reshape the future of AI data labeling. What does this mean for AI's evolution?

Data labeling is the unsung hero of AI development—Meta's billion-dollar bet on Scale AI reveals its pivotal role in future innovations.

New camera systems for #self-driving cars can transfer 10 gigabits of data per second, creating faster reaction times and safer cars. Using optical fiber, these systems reduce weight, lower cost, and reduce emissions.
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Systemic Blowback: AI's Foreseeable Fallout The rush to adopt electronic health records led to costly errors and burnout. What happens when AI follows the same path?

“‘Systemic blowback’—large-scale negative outcomes that result from decisions to accelerate the adoption of new technology without consideration for the broader potential impacts.”

#AI models are everywhere, including in your smartphone, wearable devices, and on the #IoT. Many of these models are not hooked up to the internet and must function only using the hardware they have access to. How do engineers optimize AI for the “edge” of the network?
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MOSbius: A New Way to Learn Analog Circuit Design Curious about how MOSbius can transform your analog design skills? Learn how this innovative chip offers hands-on experience with real-world measurements.

The MOSbius transistor array chip can do for analog experimentation what FPGAs do for digital design.

Silicon Anodes Promise Longer Smartphone Battery Life Silicon anodes in Enovix's new battery promise longer life for AI-powered smartphones. How does it overcome silicon's swelling issue?

Silicon Is Coming to Smartphone Batteries for a Big Energy Boost: A new silicon-anode battery offers the highest energy density yet spectrum.ieee.org/enovix-silic... by @cqchoi.com for @spectrum.ieee.org

Are Mobile Batteries the Future of Emergency Response? Mobile battery units are changing how we power emergency responses. Discover how Baltimore plans to tackle future crises with cleaner energy solutions.

Big battery power is on the move -- and that will empower EV construction machines, disaster response powered by clean energy, and more. Me in @spectrum.ieee.org

The European Space Agency #ESA is developing satellites focused on detecting gravitational waves across the universe. Their measurements will teach us about black holes, super-dense stars, and huge celestial collisions.
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Could This Three-Wheel Motorcycle Be the Answer to Traffic Woes? Could the Trinova be the antidote to soul-crushing commutes? This three-wheel motorcycle aims to save time and trim emissions while delivering thrills.

Markus Scholten's Trinova redefines urban transport. This three wheel motorcycle features an automated leaning mechanism for dynamic handling, dual electric motors from Zero Motorcycles, and a lightweight aluminum space frame. Projected top speeds of 120 mph showcase its performance engineering.

Can Muse's Latest Brain-Sensing Headband Transform Sleep Monitoring? Muse S Athena headband combines EEG and fNIRS for brain monitoring at home. Dive into the world of portable neurotech and its potential for sleep science.

Over a billion minutes of #brain #data from #Muse’s brain-sensing headbands have led to an AI model of the brain on their new Muse S Athena. Muse’s new headband is a cost-effective brain monitor. “We’re focused on bringing neurotechnology to the home.”
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How Can We Prevent Misuse of Open Robotics? What steps can roboticists take to mitigate dual-use risks? Explore the roadmap for balancing openness and security in robotics research.

#NYUTandon Associate Professor Ludovic Righetti pens op-ed with Vincent Boulanin, director of the Governance of AI Programme at ‪@sipri.org‬, for @spectrum.ieee.org‬ about the pros & cons of open-source tech.

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#Trump’s policies are shifting #international #STEM students away from U.S. universities. International student interest in U.S. bachelor’s engineering degrees dropped by 41 percent between January and May.
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Scientists from Sydney, Australia, have used AI to create #ammonia using #renewable energy seven times faster than any previous method. The ammonia created can improve fertilizers and help with the storage and transportation of #hydrogen.
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With one in three #internet users under the age of 18, it’s more important than ever that protections are in place for #children. The IEEE Standards Association has released new guidelines on designing websites with children’s #safety in mind.
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#DARPA has broken the record for transmitting #energy wirelessly, with 800 watts of power delivered over eight kilometers away. Their whole project was accomplished within three months. spectrum.ieee.org/darpa-optica...

#RenderMan is a CGI tool developed by #Pixar, which won an IEEE Milestone award in 2023. Each year, Pixar runs a challenge encouraging artists to create new images with RenderMan. This year’s was about #computation and electricity, in honor of the #IEEE. spectrum.ieee.org/ieee-renderm...

#Quantum computers could be extremely good at solving problems that normal computers can’t, if they can do it without errors. Quantum computing company Quantinuum says for the first time, they’ve achieved the error correction necessary for quantum computing. spectrum.ieee.org/quantinuum-f...

New Zealand #engineers have developed a patented chemical process that produces multiple valuable minerals from a thought-to-be-worthless rock called olivine, leaving no harmful waste behind. spectrum.ieee.org/nmc-battery-...

Will AI-Powered Cameras Improve Road Safety? AI cameras are transforming intersections into safer spaces. How are they changing driver behavior without invading privacy?

New #AI-powered traffic #cameras are designed to keep drivers honest, even without the police. These cameras never take a day off, can see in the dark, and securely store videos of reckless drivers, sending them to the DMV for ticketing. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-intersect...

#5G has come to the Internet of Things #IoT with new breakthroughs from scientists at MIT. This means faster connection and slower battery drain for your #smart devices. spectrum.ieee.org/internet-of-...

There are 90,000 tons of #nuclear waste stored in the US. The government is focusing on repurposing and reducing the radioactivity of that waste. It won’t be easy. spectrum.ieee.org/nuclear-wast...

The earlier students learn computer science, the more likely they are to pursue it. But only 58% of US high schools offer a computer science course. It's time for a policy that requires all students to take computer science classes as a graduation requirement. spectrum.ieee.org/computer-sci...

Multiple #screens showing different videos are common these days, but it’s not as new as you might think. Back in 1945, a #TV was made with two screens to satisfy households who could not agree on what to watch. spectrum.ieee.org/dumont-duosc...