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Being wowed by powerful graphics is not enough for a person to feel fully immersed in a virtual-reality (VR) world—a strong emotional response to the simulated environment is essential too, according to a new study from the University of Bath published in the 2023 CHI Conference proceedings.

A new thesis from Umeå University shows how robots can manage conflicts and knowledge gaps in dialogues with people. By understanding the reasons behind dialogues that don't unfold as expected, researchers have developed strategies and mechanisms that could be important when living side by side.

Microsoft and the AFL-CIO, the pre-eminent labor group in the United States, have entered into a partnership to better address the consequences of artificial intelligence on the workforce and to guide government regulation.

In a world-first, researchers from the GrapheneX-UTS Human-centric Artificial Intelligence Centre at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have developed a portable, non-invasive system that can decode silent thoughts and turn them into text.

Natural gas is one of the largest contributors to the world's energy and a viable fuel for many different uses. Natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) plants, in particular, are a highly efficient system design that will likely continue providing long-term baseload electricity.

The wait could be over for internet users in the European Union keen to sign up to Threads, an Instagram app.

The festive season is a time for joy, family and festive cheer. However, it's also a prime target for cybercriminals. As online shopping ramps up, so does the risk of falling prey to cyber-attacks. That's why it's crucial to be extra vigilant about your cybersecurity during this time.

Providing a resource for U.S. policymakers, a committee of MIT leaders and scholars has released a set of policy briefs that outlines a framework for the governance of artificial intelligence. The approach includes extending current regulatory and liability approaches in pursuit of a practical way to oversee AI.

New research on garbage dumps in 44 sub-Saharan African countries shows that 95% are unregulated. The landfill sites still take in new garbage even when they are filled to capacity. As the waste decomposes, these sites release harmful greenhouse gases. However, using methane gas to generate energy instead could save the continent billions of dollars. We talk to sustainability scientist and author of the research, Nkweauseh Reginald Longfor.

One month after OpenAI unveiled a program that allows users to easily create their own customized ChatGPT programs, a research team at Northwestern University is warning of a "significant security vulnerability" that could lead to leaked data.

A new drone boat has successfully completed its mission in a reservoir located in Shenzhen, China. Developed by a collaborative research team led by scientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences, this security unmanned surface vehicle features a larger size, enhanced functionality, and greater intelligence.

MIT researchers have used 3D printing to produce self-heating microfluidic devices, demonstrating a technique which could someday be used to rapidly create cheap, yet accurate, tools to detect a host of diseases.

Apple wants more music supporting its Spatial Audio features to be produced, with it reportedly offering financial incentives to record labels and artists to use the technology.

Apple is enjoying continued success in award nominations, with films and TV shows from Apple TV+ and Apple Original Films receiving the nod for the 2024 Golden Globes.

Adam Selipsky is shepherding Amazon's cloud unit at one of the most important moments in tech history.

In today's data-driven world, data analytics has become a cornerstone of decision-making. However, despite the transformative potential, a significant number of analytics projects fail.

In recent years, roboticists and computer scientists have introduced various new computational tools that could improve interactions between robots and humans in real-world settings. The overreaching goal of these tools is to make robots more responsive and attuned to the users they are assisting, which could in turn facilitate their widespread adoption.

Steel and cement are two materials that no society can do without. Their production comes with a significant carbon footprint, however. To meet zero-emission targets under the Paris Agreement, countries, cities, and industries are depending on new large-scale infrastructure for CO2 transport and storage, renewable electricity and green hydrogen.

Most anyone who's used noise-canceling headphones knows that hearing the right noise at the right time can be vital. Someone might want to erase car horns when working indoors, but not when walking along busy streets. Yet people can't choose what sounds their headphones cancel.

French artificial intelligence start-up Mistral AI announced Sunday it had raised 385 million euros ($414 million), becoming one of Europe's two AI leaders.