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Coronavirus Refunds: California Universities Sued Over Campus Fees; SXSW Faces Suit For No-Refund Rule
Coronavirus // April 28, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Here’s a roundup of some efforts by consumers to receive refunds from universities and events — along with an...

Facebook Tests Wearable ‘Brain-Reading’ Device
Facebook // July 30, 2019

Facebook revealed that it is making progress on developing its brain-reading computer. The social media giant announced the program in 2017. “We are working on a system that will let people type with their brains,” the company said at the time. “Specifically, we have a...

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Trending: How Energy Efficient LLMs Could Boost GenAI Use in eCommerce

June 26, 2024
UC Santa Cruz researchers have devised a method to significantly reduce the energy costs of running large language models. It’s a development that could significantly impact the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in eCommerce. By slashing power consumption, their approach may make advanced AI capabilities more accessible and affordable for businesses of all sizes. “We […]

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Facebook Tests Wearable ‘Brain-Reading’ Device

July 30, 2019
Facebook revealed that it is making progress on developing its brain-reading computer. The social media giant announced the program in 2017. “We are working on a system that will let people type with their brains,” the company said at the time. “Specifically, we have a goal of creating a silent speech system capable of typing […]