AI chatbots ‘think’ in English, research finds
The large-language-models (LLMs) behind AI chatbots ‘think’ in English, even when being asked questions in other languages, new research shows. To investigate this phenomenon, researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne looked at three versions of these AI chatbot models: opening them up to see the various “layers” that make up these […]
Rivian working on a winch integration
Rivian has filed a patent application for an integrated winch assembly. As described in the patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Feb. 29, 2024, and originally filed on Aug. 30, 2022, a winch could be mounted behind the front or rear fascia to keep the exterior […]
Maker Pro: How the Pros Use 3D Printing in their Daily Lives for Practical Solutions – 3DPrint.com
In the additive manufacturing (AM) sector, the line between business and personal use is often a creative blur. For many AM professionals, 3D printing is not just a job, but a passion that extends into their homes, hobbies, and daily life. This article delves into the diverse ways these professionals engage with 3D printing outside […]
What Is a Section 105 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)?
If you’re running a small business, navigating healthcare benefits can seem like a daunting task. Enter Section 105 Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) — your flexible ally in the complex world of health benefits. This guide is here to demystify Section 105 HRAs for you, highlighting their adaptability and how they can be a perfect fit […]
Florida middle-schoolers charged with making deepfake nudes of classmates
Jacqui VanLiew; Getty Images Two teenage boys from Miami, Florida, were arrested in December for allegedly creating and sharing AI-generated nude images of male and female classmates without consent, according to police reports obtained by WIRED via public record request. The arrest reports say the boys, aged 13 and 14, created the images of the […]
The Joyful Mechanical Design of Akira Toriyama
Image: Akira Toriyama Akira Toriyama is responsible for some of the most memorable and beloved character designs of multiple generations. From Goku and the cast of Dragon Ball, to Dragon Quest’s legendary beasts like the Slime, and countless more, the mangaka is in rare company when it comes to a singular talent responsible for so […]
bitcoin core – What are the risks of running a pre-SegWit Node (v12.1)?
Is it safe to assume that Bitcoin is not soft-fork backward compatible? The only benefit of a soft fork over say a hard fork is that old nodes aren’t forked off the network if they fail to validate all the consensus rules. In the case of a hard fork (a relaxation of the consensus rules) […]