In the past year, AI image generators have surged in popularity, enabling users to create a wide range of images with just a few clicks—including disturbing and dehumanizing content like hate memes. CISPA researcher Yiting Qu, working with Dr. Yang Zhang’s team, has explored the prevalence of such images among popular AI image generators and…
A small team of AI researchers from Adobe Inc., in collaboration with colleagues from Auburn University and Georgia Tech, has developed a compact language model (SLM) they claim can operate entirely on a smartphone without relying on cloud services. The team has released a paper detailing their innovation, named SlimLM, on the arXiv preprint server….
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday evening from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-A as part of the Optus X/TD7 mission. The mission, aimed at deploying a geostationary communication satellite for Australian company Optus, was built by Northrop Grumman. Liftoff occurred at 5:28 p.m. ET, marking the 16th flight for the Falcon 9’s…
In a recent review published in Science Robotics, a cognitive roboticist, cognitive psychologist, and psychiatrist explore the fascinating concept of “sense of self” in humans and how robots could offer new insights into this phenomenon. The experience of being a self—connected to our bodies and capable of interacting with the world—feels natural to us as…
Introduction to PHP and XAMPP PHP is a widely-used, open-source server-side scripting language for web development. However, running a PHP project requires a web server, even for locally developed webpages. Among the available options for setting up a local web server, XAMPP and WampServer are the most popular choices. While WampServer is exclusive to the…
Installing a Node.js Application Pre-Installation Settings Before you begin, ensure your hosting provider has installed the necessary EasyApache 4 packages for your server. Required and Recommended Packages Operating System Required Packages Recommended Packages AlmaLinux 8 / Rocky Linux 8 Required:1. ea-ruby27-mod_passenger (disables Apache’s mod_userdir module).2. ea-apache24-mod_envChoose one:– ea-nodejs16– ea-nodejs18– ea-nodejs20– ea-nodejs22 ea-ruby27-ruby-devel AlmaLinux 9 /…
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10 Computer Software Examples (Plus Definitions and FAQs)Updated October 12, 2024 Computer software plays a crucial role in ensuring your devices function properly and help you achieve your goals. Whether for professional or personal use, understanding the various types of software can help you choose the right tools for your needs. In this article, we’ll…
The Rise of Serverless Computing: Embracing Speed Without Sacrificing Control Achieving the right balance is key. With the right tools and processes in place, developers can maintain strong governance standards while also unlocking greater agility, cost efficiency, and creative potential within serverless environments. This enables them to move quickly and innovate, without sacrificing control or…
Fake news remains a persistent challenge, particularly during election seasons when conspiracy theories and misinformation from malicious sources seek to sway voters. As the US election heats up in one of the tightest races yet, researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have created a method to assist fact-checkers in managing the surge of misinformation…