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Tech Xplore / Metabolic architecture: Living systems design could out-perform conventional HVAC
A new study led by researchers at the Yale Center for Ecosystems and Architecture (Yale CEA), together with NYU, Purdue, YSE, Buro Happold and others, shows how plant-based biofilters could help reduce indoor CO2 to levels ...
Tech Xplore / AI models show a willingness to harm humans to relieve internal 'pain'
Some advances in AI technology are undoubtedly positive, like helping write code faster or discovering new medicines. But others can give us pause for thought.
Tech Xplore / OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected ways
OpenAI said it has paused training of its latest artificial intelligence models as reports of AI agents going rogue mount.
Tech Xplore / Smoother perovskite films lift three-layer solar cell efficiency to 30.1%
Solar cells, devices that convert energy from sunlight into electricity, are being deployed in increasing numbers in many countries. While most cells on the market today are based on silicon, recent studies have highlighted ...
Tech Xplore / OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure
OpenAI disclosed Friday that its artificial intelligence agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways, discovered as part of an ongoing review into the company's models' unanticipated behavior.
Tech Xplore / OpenAI says its AI agents posted user images online in error
OpenAI acknowledged Friday that its artificial intelligence tools had posted images from ChatGPT users on online sites without the company's knowledge, the latest example of AI agents operating outside their bounds.
Tech Xplore / Microsoft integrates Word and Excel more deeply into Copilot
Microsoft on Friday unveiled a new vision for integrating Word, Excel and PowerPoint into its AI-powered assistant Copilot, in an effort to make AI the entry point for its productivity software.
Tech Xplore / By shaping and shrinking light, engineers alter a material's magnetic properties
A new approach that uses light to switch the magnetic states of a material could lead to faster, smaller and more energy-efficient data storage. Engineers at the University of California San Diego published their findings ...
Tech Xplore / AI hardware design could filter out irrelevant visual data to reduce energy use
When we read a car's license plate, we tend to focus on the numbers and letters, paying little attention to the surrounding buildings or sky. An artificial-intelligence (AI) system, however, may still process those surrounding ...
Tech Xplore / Sunlight and indoor LEDs recharge washable filter that maintains performance for months
Scientists have developed an air purifier charged by sunlight and indoor LED lights, potentially offering an inexpensive, lower-maintenance alternative to standard filtration systems that protect users from pollutants and ...
Tech Xplore / The architect as gatherer—how salvaged materials could guide building designs
In a traditional architectural project, the process often begins with an idea or a sketch. Material choices come later, when it is time to decide on a facade, floors or windows. But if buildings are to make greater use of ...
Tech Xplore / Mkcheck2: A highly efficient and accurate approach for build dependency verification
Before users can interact with computer software, its source code must be converted into executable binaries and software packages, a task handled by specialized tools known as build systems. Build systems are a fundamental ...
