Researchers successfully train robots to perform surgery by watching videos
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University have successfully trained robots to perform surgical tasks with the precision of human doctors by watching videos. This advancement, presented at the recent Conference on Robot Learning in Munich, marks a significant step towards more autonomous surgical robots and could be a…Read Entire Article…
Meta wants to fill its social platforms with AI-generated bots
Meta is actively working to transform its social media platforms into spaces where AI bots interact with each other. Over the next few years, the company formerly known as Facebook aims to integrate AI technology to boost “engagement” with its three billion real, human users. This could either be a…Read Entire Article…
Crown wins ‘Mr. Big’ arguments at Windsor terrorism trial
It might have been a ‘Mr. Big’ undercover sting operation that got a Windsor man charged with terrorism offences, but a judge on Monday ruled Seth Bertrand’s rights were not violated in that effort by police. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia’s decision to side with the Crown means the prosecution’s main evidence in the case…
7 Christian Leaders React to President Jimmy Carter’s Life and Legacy
Christian leaders honored President Jimmy Carter as a man of faith, humility, and service, reflecting on his legacy as the 39th president of the United States, who passed away at age 100. They celebrated his commitment to racial reconciliation, humanitarian efforts, and living out his Christian values throughout his life and presidency…US Treasury says China accessed government documents in ‘major’ cyberattack
Treasury officials attributed the December theft of unclassified documents to China. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…Syria’s Islamist Rulers Name Maysaa Sabrine First Woman to Head Central Bank
The appointment fills a key economic role as the U.S. and Europe look for commitment to women’s rights…
Massive healthcare breaches prompt US cybersecurity rules overhaul
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to secure patients’ health data following a surge in massive healthcare data leaks. …
Transgender inmate in women’s prison accused of molesting cellmate
A female former inmate who says she was sexually victimized by her transgender cellmate has sued the Washington state prison system, arguing that her rights were violated when she was forced to share a cell with a biological male…
Campaigners celebrate as firm making first-ever GMO fish ceases operations
In 2015, AquaBounty Technologies became the first company in North America, and likely the world, to get regulatory approval to sell a genetically engineered animal for human consumption. Its Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), spliced with genes from other fish, held promise because it could grow much faster than conventional farmed salmon…