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AI chatbots need help learning to give accurate answers.
Here’s how researchers are helping AIs get their facts straight
Lu Wang, University of Michigan, The Conversation
Tuesday, February 11
Having AI models say how confident they are in their answers could help minimize inaccurate responses. Just don’t be overconfident about their confidence scores.
How AI can help in the creative design process
Tilanka Chandrasekera, Oklahoma State University, The Conversation
Friday, February 7
My study found students that used AI in their design work were more creative and learned new skills quickly.
Securing America’s Scientific Leadership Takes Innovation
Securing America’s Scientific Leadership Takes Innovation
Tuesday, January 28
(NewsUSA) - The United States was once the global leader in science and technology, but now other countries, notably China, are catching up, in part by leveraging data through artificial …
Tracking one of these items to your door has been possible since 2017 – tracking the other is all new.
The technology that runs Congress lags so far behind the modern world that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut
Lorelei Kelly, Georgetown University, The Conversation
Friday, January 24
The information systems Congress uses have existed largely unchanged for decades, while the world has experienced an information revolution.
TikTok users fleeing to the app RedNote are mingling with Chinese social media users.
What’s happening on RedNote? A media scholar explains the app TikTok users are fleeing to – and the cultural moment unfolding there
Jianqing Chen, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation
Monday, January 20
A digital media scholar and longtime RedNote user gives a firsthand account of US and Chinese social media users interacting on the app.

How Standards Will Help the United States Retain Global Tech Power

How Standards Will Help the United States Retain Global Tech Power

Friday, January 17

(NewsUSA) - The development of technical standards is an often overlooked, but is an essential element in global technology leadership. The United States must be proactive to develop these …

Smart Devices for Everyone in the Family

Monday, January 13

(Family Features) This season's latest and greatest devices bring new opportunities to explore and engage for everyone - students, parents and everyone in between.

Emerging AI trends to watch for in 2025

Ethan Ward
Thursday, January 2

Creatie.ai compiled AI trends for 2025 as companies race to integrate this technology into nearly every product.

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iLocal, Inc. Empowers Businesses with Results-Driven SEO Services for Unparalleled Online Growth

Thursday, December 26, 2024

(NewsUSA) -  12/19/2024Seattle, WA – iLocal, Inc., a leading innovator in search engine optimization (SEO) and digital marketing, is proud to announce its targeted SEO services designed to …

Connectivity Opportunities in Rural America

Connectivity Opportunities in Rural America

Friday, December 20, 2024

(NewsUSA) - Rural Americans often enjoy unique lifestyle benefits, but many still face significant challenges in accessing reliable internet connectivity. With the conclusion of the Affordable …

Looking to Up Your Fitness in the New Year? This Expert Says Tech Can Help
Thursday, December 26, 2024
(BPT) - From wearables to apps, New Year's fitness resolutions are getting a tech boost that's catching on, with T-Mobile customers spending 23% more time on average on fitness-related apps in the …
Connected Living for Everyone in the Family
Saturday, December 21, 2024
(Family Features) This season's latest and greatest devices bring new opportunities to explore and engage for everyone - students, parents and everyone in between.
Cutting expenses in the new year? Here are 6 painless ways to do it
Friday, December 20, 2024
(BPT) - The new year is dawning. Are your resolutions in line? It's the same every year, right? You set lofty goals — get up an hour earlier to exercise, eat healthier, organize your life, save …
If you get COVID-19 or the flu, the faster you get proper treatment, the better your chances of a complete recovery.
What to Do to Fight the Flu and COVID-19
Friday, December 20, 2024
(NAPSI)—You may not know it, but chances are you have at least one risk factor that could make you vulnerable for serious complications from flu, COVID-19 and other dangerous diseases. Conditions …
4 must-have laptops for everyone on your list
Thursday, December 19, 2024
(BPT) - The last days of holiday shopping are here! You've made your wish list, and now you're checking it twice to ensure your friends and family (and, on occasion, yourself) receive the best gifts …
Intelligence Agencies Explore AI for Strategic Warning
Intelligence Agencies Explore AI for Strategic Warning
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
(NewsUSA) - Part of the mission of intelligence communities (ICs) is to alert leaders to the likelihood and implications of events such as imminent acts of military aggression by adversaries, sudden …

How Older Adults Can Avoid Holiday Scams

How Older Adults Can Avoid Holiday Scams
Thursday, December 12, 2024
(NewsUSA) - Scams targeting people age 60 and older resulted in over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023, according to the FBI. Financial scams and fraud often increase during the holidays. There is more …
Self-flying AI drones are transforming warehouses and optimizing inventory management
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
(BPT) - AI, drones, and e-commerce technology advancements, increasingly global supply chains, and today's instant delivery expectations are changing the way businesses manage their inventory. To …
Bluesky is having a moment as millions of people have joined in the wake of the 2024 election.
Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of new users
Casey Fiesler, University of Colorado Boulder, The Conversation
Monday, December 9, 2024
Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. A social media researcher explains why people are flocking to it – and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter.
Learn to love your laundry: Smart laundry solutions for small spaces
Monday, December 9, 2024
(BPT) - If you're currently living in a smaller home, apartment or condo, you may be looking for smart, space-saving laundry solutions that can make your life easier — and actually turn doing …
The high-tech tools police can use to surveil protesters
Ilica Mahajan for The Marshall Project
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Marshall Project reports that when Americans take to the streets to make their voices heard, they're inevitably dragging their digital trails right along behind them.
As the tech revolution continues, IDs may be the next thing to go digital
Jill Jaracz
Thursday, December 5, 2024
ID cards may become relics. Uniqode examined news and industry sources to explore the rise in digital IDs, their benefits, and their challenges.