Europe’s landmark AI laws will take effect next month after EU countries endorsed a political deal in December, setting a potential global standard for AI regulation. China's state-control-focused approach and the US's voluntary compliance approach are less extensive than the EU's AI Act. The vote comes after EU MPs approved the AI legislation, which the European Commission first proposed in 2021 and included significant changes. As generative AI systems like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini have become more popular, worries about AI-driven disinformation and copyright violations have grown.
Researchers at Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar's GB Pant Agriculture and Technology University, have created a process to turn pine leaves, or pirul, which frequently start forest fires, into useful bio-grease and bio-resin. This innovation attempts to strengthen the local economy and stop forest fires. Under the guidance of Professors T. K. Bhattacharya and A. K. Verma, Tarannum Jahan led the team that developed bio-resin for plywood adhesion and bio-grease to lower friction in ball bearings and prevent rust. The Gujarat-based business Green Molecules purchased the study, which was a compone
OpenAI launched GPT-4o, a superior AI model powering ChatGPT that is now freely accessible. This release comes before Google's announcement of Gemini. CEO Sam Altman praised GPT-4o, called "Omni," for its voice, text, and image processing capabilities, comparing them to movie AI interactions. The multilingual, auditory, and visual skills of ChatGPT were demonstrated, along with its ability to understand the environment in real time. Altman prioritised cautious model releases over rumours of a GPT-5 or a rival to Google. The decision by OpenAI to offer cutting-edge AI for free raises que
The Indian large language model (LLM) Hanooman AI was created by 3AI Holding and Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML) with the Indian population in mind. It was introduced in Mumbai on February 21 and offers text translation for 98 international languages in addition to 12 Indian languages. Although it is available for free for now, a paid version with a subscription model is in the works. Hanooman's official handle announced the launch on X, emphasising how easily it could overcome language barriers. Hanooman AI, available as an Android app and web platform, facilitates smooth communicati
The US Air Force is all set to integrate over 1,000 AI-piloted jets, marking a significant shift in military aviation. Secretary Frank Kendall recently demonstrated the future of air combat by flying an AI-controlled F-16 across the deserts of California. Comparatively to the introduction of stealth aircraft in the 1990s, this development represents a turning point. Kendall's flight, Vista, proved AI's ability to work with human-piloted jets by reaching speeds over 550 mph. By 2028, the Air Force hopes to be flying these AI-driven aircraft. Human supervision is still crucial, particularly
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have designed a sustainable hydrogel to combat the threat of microplastics in water. These minuscule plastic pieces, which are present in even the most isolated areas, such as the deep oceans and polar ice caps, pose a threat to both human health and the ecosystem. Utilising a polymer network, the innovative hydrogel created by IISc binds and breaks down microplastics when exposed to UV light. This environmentally friendly alternative to clogging filtering membranes uses 3D hydrogels that intertwine layers of chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol
President Biden announced that a Japanese astronaut will soon become the first non-American to step foot on the moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, as discussed in a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida. The announcement comes just a few days after a captivating solar eclipse, which gives the common goal of lunar exploration a cosmic feel. This statement highlights how the United States and Japan have a strong scientific and educational connection that transcends national borders. NASA's Artemis programme, which aims to send astronauts back to the lu
The US recently conducted its first outdoor test to ease global warming effects. Engineer Matthew Gallelli experimented on a retired aircraft carrier in San Francisco Bay. He evaluated a method to brighten clouds and reflect sunlight back into space, offering a temporary cooling solution. The primary objective of the experiment was to confirm that the device could reliably spray salt aerosols outside of laboratory environments. If successful, cloud composition overseas could change. This initiative explores "sun blocking," reflecting sunlight to cool the Earth, termed solar radiation
On Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a $6.94 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2027 to strengthen the country's semiconductor industry. This initiative includes a $1.4 trillion fund to support AI semiconductor firms. South Korea aims to compete with global leaders like the United States, China, and Japan in semiconductor technology. Semiconductors are crucial to South Korea's export-driven economy, with chip exports hitting a 21-month high in March at $11.7 billion. Yoon emphasised the fierce global competition in semiconductor production, calli
On Monday, South Korea launched its second domestically developed spy satellite from the US via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This move enhances its ability to monitor potential threats, particularly from North Korea, which has announced plans to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. The satellite, equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, can produce high-resolution images regardless of weather conditions. It successfully entered orbit after launching from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and establishing communication with ground stations. South Korea plan