Hugging Face Democratizes Low-Cost Robotics with AI-Powered Robot Tutorial

Hugging Face, an open-source AI powerhouse, has released a detailed tutorial guiding developers through the process of building and training their own AI-powered robots. This initiative marks a significant move towards democratizing robotics technology, making it accessible to developers of all skill levels. The tutorial builds upon Hugging Face’s LeRobot platform, launched in May, and … Read more

Intermediate-Mass Black Hole Found Near Galaxy’s Center

Researchers have discovered potential signs of an intermediate-mass black hole within the IRS 13 star cluster near the supermassive black hole at our galaxy’s center. This finding suggests that such black holes play a critical role in forming supermassive black holes. The IRS 13 star cluster is located just 0.1 light-years from the galactic center, … Read more

Elon Musk Moves SpaceX and X from California to Texas

Elon Musk has announced that he is relocating SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) from their current headquarters in California to Texas. This move highlights the growing trend of big tech companies shifting their operations to the Lone Star state, with Austin emerging as a major hub. Austin, known as the “Silicon Hills” and the “Third … Read more

Giant Asteroid to Make Close Approach to Earth in August 2024

NASA has announced that a massive asteroid named 2024 JV33 will make a close approach to Earth on August 19, 2024. The 620-foot-diameter asteroid is comparable in height to a 60-story building and will pass by our planet at a distance of 2.85 million miles, considered relatively close in astronomical terms. The asteroid belongs to … Read more

Billionaire Aims for Civilian Spacewalk, Acknowledges Fear of “Surrounded by Death”

Billionaire Jared Isaacman is preparing for a historic civilian spacewalk aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. In an interview with CNBC, he shared his concerns about the experience, saying that when he embarks on his extravehicular activities (EVA), he’ll be surrounded by death. Isaacman and his three-person crew have been training extensively to handle this … Read more

ChatGPT Banned Iranian Influence Operation Accounts for Election Interference

OpenAI, the company behind AI chatbot ChatGPT, announced that it has discovered and banned accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation known as Storm-2035. The group used ChatGPT to generate content focused on various topics, including the US presidential campaign, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Latinx rights, Venezuelan politics, Scottish independence, and even fashion and beauty content. The … Read more

Erythritol Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

A new study led by Dr. Stanley Hazen has shed light on the potential risks associated with erythritol, a widely used artificial sweetener in low-carb dietary products. The research suggests that consuming high amounts of erythritol could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Erythritol is often touted as a harmless sugar substitute, but … Read more

Swapping Videos May Make You More Bored, Research Suggests

Watching online videos can be a great way to pass the time and escape boredom. However, new research suggests that constantly switching between short video snippets or fast-forwarding through them may actually make you more bored and less satisfied with the content. The study, published by the American Psychological Association, found that participants who watched … Read more