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Why US intelligence wants a new way to make virtual, 3D models
The idea is to take two-dimensional imagery and create a realistic three-dimensional simulation for soldiers or first responders to use.
Chipotle is testing an avocado-pitting, -cutting, and -scooping robot
The prototype machine reportedly helps workers cut the time it takes to make guac by half.
Google’s AI contractors say they are underpaid, overworked, and ‘scared’
A new Bloomberg report sheds further light on the steep human toll to train generative AI programs.
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US
The pill is sold under the brand name Opill and should be available in early 2024.
These tiny electric fans are powerful enough to propel drones and jets
Whisper Aero is spinning up something interesting in the world of aerospace—and lawn care.
How ActivityPub is setting the stage to weave all your social media feeds together
Meta’s Threads could be the next to use this decentralized social networking protocol.
Google stole data from millions of people to train AI, lawsuit says
The class action filing is going after Google for scraping 'virtually the entirety of our digital footprint.'
Scientists say the ocean is changing color—and it’s probably our fault
The shift in hue could be an indicator of changing conditions at the ocean’s surface.
Only 1 in 10 classic video games are publicly accessible today
More American silent films are preserved than vintage video games, according to a new study.
Some sea snakes may not be colorblind after all
The original snake species lost the ability to see advanced color 110 million years ago.