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People who lean left politically reported an increase in trust in scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic, while those who lean right politically reported much lower levels of trust in scientists. This polarization around scientific issues—from COVID-19 to climate change to evolution—is at its peak since surveys started tracking this question over 50 years ago. …

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In the 18th century, the philosopher David Hume observed that induction—inferring the future based on what's happened in the past—can never be reliable. In 1997, SFI Professor David Wolpert with his colleague Bill Macready made Hume's observation mathematically precise, showing that it's impossible for any inference algorithm (such as machine learning or genetic algorithms) to be consistently…

The Supreme Court has ruled that Andy Warhol has infringed on the copyright of Lynn Goldsmith, the photographer who took the image that he used for his famous silkscreen of the musician Prince. Goldsmith won the justices over 7-2, disagreeing with Warhol's camp that his work was transformative enough to prevent any copyright claims. In the majority opinion written by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, she noted that "Goldsmith's original works, like those of other photographers, are entitled to copyright protection, even against…

Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles at a Hertz neighborhood location.HertzConsumers may be on the fence about whether it's yet time to buy EVs, but car-rental giant Hertz Global Holdings has made the leap.Markets boosted shares of Estero, Fla.-based Hertz after its recent earnings report, as first-quarter revenue hit $2 billion and per-share earnings of 39 cents handily beat forecasts of 21 cents a share. But behind the short-term numbers is the company's long-term adjustment to big changes in transportation, tourism and…

By Amita Mirajkar In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, those who resist the tide of digital transformation risk being swept away. With its ability to automate processes, extract insights from vast amounts of data, and improve decision-making, AI has become a key driver of success. And at the forefront of this technological wave is generative AI, a cutting-edge approach that leverages neural networks and deep learning algorithms to create original content that mimics existing data. Whether it’s generating…

Exploring the Impact of Encoding Protected Attributes on Fairness in MLLady Justice at dawn from UnsplashWe will explore the world of categorical attribute encoding and its implications for machine learning models in terms of accuracy and fairness. Categorical attributes, such as country of birth or ethnicity, play a crucial role in determining the presence of sensitive information in data. However, many machine learning algorithms struggle to directly process categorical attributes, necessitating the use of encoding…

Bitcoin has reached a new milestone as it soared past $30,000 this week, marking its highest value in 10 months. This has given investors hope that a bull run is on the horizon for the entire cryptocurrency market, which could result in a surge of other coins as well. Meanwhile, Dogetti (DETI), a new meme coin, is also seeing positive activity as it nears the end of its presale phase. Bitcoin’s value has been on the rise, hitting a new 10-month high of $30,000, marking the highest price since June 2022. This growth is a…

Introduction: In the volatile crypto market, an 800% jump in the value of a token in just one week is no small feat. This is precisely what happened to Wojak recently; such an astronomical rise inevitably raises questions about the potential for other emerging cryptocurrencies.  As investors search for the next big thing in the crypto space, it’s crucial to examine the factors that contributed to Wojak’s growth and consider what lessons can be drawn for new projects like Pikamoon. In this article, we’ll delve into the…

When the US Supreme Court decides in the coming months whether to weaken a powerful shield protecting internet companies, the ruling also could have implications for rapidly developing technologies like artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.The justices are due to rule by the end of June whether Alphabet's YouTube can be sued over its video recommendations to users. That case tests whether a US law that protects technology platforms from legal responsibility for content posted online by their users also applies when…

As the Shanghai Upgrade draws near, Ethereum has experienced a surge in its charts, with its value reaching $1.8k. Analysts have observed that whenever Ethereum’s value rises, it tends to boost the worth of Alt Coins, indicating that the next Alt Season may be imminent. We’ve compiled a list of potential competitors to keep an eye on, such as Lido DAO, Solana, and the upcoming Big Eyes Coin, whose presale will end on June 3rd. Ethereum Maintains Stability At Its Highest Point In Eight Months The eagerly anticipated…