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Consider ways to diminish AI hallucinations. These can be retrieval-augmented generation, robust data verification, monitoring, and adjustments through domain-specific data, among others. Mitigating AI Hallucinations: Strategies to Enhance AI Reliability The remarkable capabilities of AI systems, especially large language models (LLMs), in understanding and generating human-like text have shown much promise. However, a challenge that…
A 66-million-year-old fossilized vomit at Stevns Klint, Denmark, is of importance in shedding light on the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event and prehistoric predator-prey dynamics. A 66 million-year-old fossilized vomit has recently been discovered in the Stevns Klint site in eastern Denmark. That particular site has garnered much reputation over the years, primarily because it preserved geological…
The Official Trump cryptocurrency, known as $TRUMP, fell sharply, bringing forth the inherent nature of meme-based digital assets-they are risky. The Official Trump cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, has had a rather dismal market performance this week, further emphasizing the meme-based digital currencies’ volatile nature. On January 17, 2025, when $TRUMP was launched, its value reached a high…
Discover how kōkako, a New Zealand native bird, has come back through innovative naturalist John Innes’s research and conservation programs. Once on the brink of extinction, the native New Zealand kōkako has made a miraculous recovery, and much of this is thanks to the tireless efforts of ecologist Dr. John Innes. For the past forty…
After facing challenges due to a failed app launch and leadership changes, rumors are that Sonos is now an acquisition target for companies like Amazon and Spotify. Sonos Inc., which produces high-end audio products, has been under intense pressure recently as a botched software update combined with top executive departures is fueling questions about its…
OpenAI’s ‘Operator’ is an AI agent designed to automate web tasks by interacting with on-screen elements, marking a significant advancement in autonomous artificial intelligence. On January 23, 2025, OpenAI introduced “Operator,” an advanced AI agent designed to autonomously perform a variety of web-based tasks. This innovation marks the pivotal shift of artificial intelligence into emphasizing…
University of Notre Dame scientists discovered high PFAS concentrations in the bands of numerous smartwatches and fitness trackers, especially fluoroelastomers, whose health implications have raised alarm. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame recently discovered that many smartwatches and fitness trackers contain highly concentrated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals”….
Tufts University’s Jeffrey Foster was selected for an ACM Fellowship, with distinction, due to his extensive contribution in programming languages and software security. 2024 January 24, Medford, MA—Jeffrey Foster, chair and professor of Tufts University’s computer science department, has been elected as an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow. The recognition given to the top…
President Donald Trump introduces the ‘Stargate’ project, a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure, in partnership with OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, aiming to create over 100,000 jobs in the U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled on January 21, 2025, the “Stargate” program, an enormous $500 billion initiative to bolster the U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure. This audacious…
Global equities rose in response to US President Donald Trump’s economic initiatives and strong corporate earnings, while tariff uncertainties pulled the US dollar to near two-week lows. Global stock markets rose sharply on Wednesday, driven by President Donald Trump’s recent economic initiatives and robust corporate earnings. The announcement of a revolutionary joint venture, Stargate, involving…
