Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be Artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in recent years, from voice assistants like Siri to self-driving cars. However, a recent demonstration by Apple engineers highlights some of the limitations and potential dangers of relying solely on AI as the sole source of decision-making. During the… Continue reading Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be
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Nintendo is hiring engineers for Switch Online, hinting that the service could make the jump to Switch 2
Nintendo is Hiring Engineers for Switch Online, Hinting that the Service Could Make the Jump to Switch 2 Nintendo has been making headlines in the gaming industry once again, this time for its recent move to hire engineers for its popular online service, Switch Online. This move has sparked rumors and speculation that the Japanese… Continue reading Nintendo is hiring engineers for Switch Online, hinting that the service could make the jump to Switch 2
Max Q: More propulsion troubles on-orbit
Space travel has become increasingly routine in recent years, but it remains a difficult and dangerous process. Even the most experienced astronauts and engineers are routinely confronted with unexpected issues, particularly with regards to the propulsion systems used to power on-orbit operations. Now, a new challenge has emerged in the form of “Max Q”, an… Continue reading Max Q: More propulsion troubles on-orbit
Astra lays off 25% of workforce, reallocates engineers, in an effort to fight dwindling cash reserves
In a move to conserve cash reserves, Aster, a tech firm, has recently laid off 25% of its workforce and reallocated their engineers to new projects in an effort to stay afloat. With the global economy taking an unexpected turn due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many companies, including Aster, have been required to make tough… Continue reading Astra lays off 25% of workforce, reallocates engineers, in an effort to fight dwindling cash reserves
CMU taught a robot dog to walk a balance beam
Recently, engineers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) made a breakthrough in robotics by successfully teaching a robot dog to walk a balance beam. This was a monumental achievement, as walking a balance beam is notoriously diffcult for robots and something that has only recently been possible. The robot dog, named Spot, is the invention of… Continue reading CMU taught a robot dog to walk a balance beam
Max Q: This is not a drill!
Max Q, the moment of greatest stress during a rocket launch into space, is an event that Astronauts and engineers wait anxiously for. When the engines of the rocket are used at maximum thrust during the ascent, the pressure and temperature of the air around the rocket reach dangerously high levels. This is the moment… Continue reading Max Q: This is not a drill!
This Is Fine: NASA Pauses Attempts to Fix Lucy’s Pesky Solar Array
As summer hits its peak, temperatures are soaring and many are spending their days indoors. For NASA, this is the same, but one of their craft is stuck in the shade. Lucy, one of NASA’s pioneering spacecrafts sent to explore the Trojan asteroids, is taking 3 hour naps every 2-3 minutes due to its blocked… Continue reading This Is Fine: NASA Pauses Attempts to Fix Lucy’s Pesky Solar Array