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Ethiopia recently announced that it has significantly increased electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile by initiating the operation of two additional turbines. This controversial multi-billion-dollar project has long been a point of tension with downstream countries Egypt and Sudan. The dam is now generating 1,550 megawatts of electricity,
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Robots are increasingly being used to assist humans in various real-world scenarios. In order to effectively carry out daily tasks, robots must be able to manipulate different types of objects with precision and efficiency. The development of cost-effective robotic grippers is crucial in enabling robots to achieve dexterous object manipulation capabilities. Recently, researchers at Improbable
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The recent incident involving CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology company, has brought to light the fragility of global technical infrastructure. The update released by CrowdStrike led to a global outage affecting millions of computers and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. This incident has underscored the vulnerabilities present in our current cybersecurity systems. The Association for Computing Machinery’s
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The rise of the internet, particularly social media platforms, has led to exponential growth in online content creation. However, along with this growth comes the issue of hate speech—offensive or threatening speech targeting individuals based on characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. Hate speech detection models have become crucial in moderating online content
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The world of rechargeable batteries is rapidly evolving, especially with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Traditional batteries used in EVs, such as nickel and cobalt-based ones, are not only expensive but also unsustainable in the long run. In an effort to combat these issues, researchers have been exploring the potential of lithium/manganese-based batteries as
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The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, in France has shed light on the platform’s involvement in allowing the sharing of illegal content. Despite boasting 950 million users worldwide, the platform has faced criticism for its lack of moderation of extreme content. Durov’s arrest has sparked a debate on the platform’s responsibility
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Telegram’s chief executive, Pavel Durov, has found himself in legal trouble after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris. The Franco-Russian billionaire, known for his popular messaging app, was detained at Le Bourget airport on Saturday evening. The arrest was related to alleged offenses including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime, and
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