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Domain knowledge drives data-driven artificial intelligence in well logging

by KeAi Communications Co. Petrophysical informed residual neural network for multi-task reservoir parameter prediction with the data-mechanism-driven loss function. Credit: Rongbo Shao, et al Data-driven artificial intelligence, such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, possesses powerful data analysis capabilities. These techniques enable the statistical and probabilistic analysis of…

Not Even the Public Domain Horror Knockoffs Can Escape Cinematic Universes

Stand aside, Mickey Mouse slasher movie (Steamboat Willie Mickey version only): the team behind Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey—the most high-profile film in the current wave of horror movies based on beloved characters in the public domain—just leveled up. There’s an entire cinematic universe coming.Spoilers of the Week: July 22ndThe existence of sequel Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 was confirmed last fall. Its creators, Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios, also intend to make films titled Bambi: The Reckoning,…

Apple buys “iWork.AI” domain, fuelling rumors surrounding its AI efforts

Apple has bought the “iWork.ai’ domain, fuelling speculation that its office suite, consisting of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, could all be getting some big artificial intelligence features soon.According to BuyAIDomains, Apple became the owner of the domain very recently, with its company name and business address of Apple Park in the owner records of “iWork.ai”. In Mark Gurman’s ’Power On’ newsletter back in October 2023, he mentioned that Apple was already working on several AI features for many of its apps —…

iWork.ai domain suggests AI is taking over more than the iPhone

iOS 18 is already expected to rely heavily on AI. Still, the iPhone operating system won’t be the only software to use this technology. According to BuyAiDomains, Apple just secured the iWork.ai domain, teasing that its iWork suit might get a revival with an Artificial Intelligence focus soon.The publication highlights that the iWork.ai domain was recently made available, and Apple acquired it. Still, trying to open the webpage goes nowhere. In addition, it’s always possible that the company bought the domain to…

Can Marvel Bring Batman & Superman To The MCU Once They Enter The Public Domain?

Sure, Marvel would absolutely be able to use characters like Batman and Superman in future projects ... but it might not be worth the hassle. Marketing such inclusion would be treacherous territory due to DC's many trademarks, and the pool of content available for adaptation would initially be severely limited. "DC should continue to add elements and make minor changes to its characters to further separate them from the original, unprotected characters," Tre Lovell advised. "In addition, the more DC…

Superman, Batman And More DC Characters Enter The Public Domain Sooner Than You Think

The kinds of projects we're likely to see as a result of these copyrights expiring are only limited to the artist's or creator's imagination to some degree. However, as pointed out above, they will have to operate under the rules these characters had in their stories when they first came out. For example, Superman will not be able to fly initially, as the original version of the hero could only "leap over tall buildings in a single bound." On the other hand, the CW superhero drama "Smallville" used this,…

When Will Superman Enter the Public Domain?

Public domain laws are weird, but kind of wonderful, characters like Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein, and even King Kong are all in the public domain, meaning if you wanted to make a movie where the world’s most recognizable detective and Frankenstein’s monster fight a giant ape you could totally do that and even release it in theaters. Superman is a character plenty of people would love to get their hands on. Just think of the possibilities: You could make your own Superman movie, or have him interact with other public…

DC Is Already Preparing For Its Heroes’ Public Domain Era

The arrival of Steamboat Willie—and with it, the first steps of Mickey Mouse himself—into the public domain at the start of 2024 has been a milestone that, in just under three weeks, already seen a bevy of horrifying riffs and a look ahead to what other stalwarts of culture will join him next. At Warner Bros., just as it prepares to refashion a new superhero movie era, all eyes are on the near horizon.Three of DC’s biggest and most influential characters—Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman—will have their earliest…

Public domain Mickey Mouse is the first meme of 2024

The new year marks the nerdiest holiday you maybe didn’t know about: Public Domain Day. But this year’s celebration is extra special. After years of legal battles, “Steamboat Willie,” a 1928 Walt Disney short featuring Mickey Mouse, is now public domain. No, that doesn’t mean that you can take the character of Mickey Mouse as we know him today and do whatever you want. But, Mickey Mouse as he appears in the “Steamboat Willie” animation? That’s public domain, baby. Every January 1, a bunch of old works of literature,…

New indie Infestation 88 has you running from…public domain Mickey Mouse? – Destructoid

With Steamboat Willie now in the public domain, people have free reign over the classic cartoon. To celebrate that, indie developer Nightmare Forge revealed their new co-op PC horror, Infestation 88, to IGN that stars the Disney mascot himself: Mickey Mouse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe85jZhSflk The game features co-op gameplay where players have to handle a rodent infestation. Who’s the leader of that club? Mickey Mouse. A disgusting, vile-looking Mickey Mouse. We get some gameplay with some creepy crawlies and…