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One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience
If you’re tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try.This post was originally published on this site
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Mathematics
Flexible statistical method powers research on health, climate, financial data
Machine learning and artificial intelligence wouldn’t be possible without the statistical models that underpin their analytic capabilities. A Cornell statistician and his colleague have developed a revolutionary new method to analyze complex datasets that’s more […]
Mathematics
Testing AI systems on hard math problems shows they still perform very poorly
A team of AI researchers and mathematicians affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and the U.K. has developed a math benchmark that allows scientists to test the ability of AI systems to solve exceptionally […]
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Governments are pushing teen social media bans—but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm young people’s mental health.This post was originally published on […]
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When should kids start using social media? Australia’s government proposes age limit of 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.This […]
Mathematics
‘Shallow’ sports and ‘deep’ social hierarchies: Not all pecking orders are created equally
University of Michigan researchers have added a new dimension to the mathematics used to predict the outcomes of all manner of competitions, including sports, games and social hierarchies in both humans and animals.This post was […]
Mathematics
Probability training: Preventing errors of reasoning in medicine and law
How trustworthy is a positive HIV test result? How probable is an actual infection when the test is positive? Even professionals often get such questions wrong, which can lead to misdiagnoses and unnecessary surgeries.This post […]
Mathematics
Hard in theory, easy in practice: Why graph isomorphism algorithms seem to be so effective
Graphs are everywhere. In discrete mathematics, they are structures that show the connections between points, much like a public transportation network. Mathematicians have long sought to develop algorithms that can compare any two graphs.This post […]
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How common are fake profile pictures on Twitter?
Automated social media profiles are a powerful tool for spreading propaganda. They often feature AI-generated profile pictures. Researchers are currently looking into ways of identifying such images.This post was originally published on this site
Mathematics
New framework uses games of chance to put ‘price’ on intangible assets
A new statistical model could help to address the age-old question of how to price non-physical, intangible goods like data, say scientists.This post was originally published on this site