In the world of computer science, the concept of bipartite matching has long been a challenging problem to solve. From pairing organ donors with transplant candidates to connecting drivers with passengers in rideshare apps, this task is essential for maximizing efficiency and happiness for all parties involved. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Saket Navlakha
Recently, a panel of Brazil’s federal supreme court justices voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. This decision came after Elon Musk and X failed to appoint a legal representative for their business in Brazil as demanded by the court. The court’s top justice, Alexandre de Moraes,
LobbyMatic, an AI-powered software, has been making grand claims about its capabilities such as monitoring congressional hearings and enhancing research into legislative and regulatory matters. However, a closer look reveals a shady side to the operation. According to sources cited by Politico, the company is reportedly being run by Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman under
The issue of deepfake recognition goes beyond just the ability of models to identify accents, languages, or faces that are less common in Western countries. According to Gregory, many initial deepfake detection tools were trained on high-quality media. However, in regions like Africa, cheap Chinese smartphone brands dominate the market, offering devices with stripped-down features
The ability of light particles to merge into a “super photon” under specific conditions has been a topic of interest for researchers. At the University of Bonn, scientists have discovered a way to use “tiny nano molds” to affect the structure of Bose-Einstein condensates. By manipulating the speck of light, they were able to create
Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm was highly anticipated by fans of the co-op roguelite genre when it was released last Tuesday. However, the reception has not been positive, with the DLC currently holding a 79% ‘mostly negative’ rating on Steam. This has prompted a wave of complaints from disappointed players. One of
X has officially announced its departure from its San Francisco home, marking the end of an era for the company. The iconic Market Street building that has served as its global headquarters for 12 years will be closing its doors in two weeks, on Friday the 13th. Relocation to Texas X’s remaining staff are being
US astronaut Barry Wilmore recently contacted NASA ground crew members about a strange knocking sound coming from the Boeing Starliner craft. The interaction was recorded and shared on a NASA Space Flight forum, creating speculation and intrigue among space enthusiasts. During the conversation with NASA crew members in Houston, Wilmore attempted to showcase the noise
The fediverse has been hailed as a potential game-changer in the world of social networking, offering the promise of enduring and interoperable networks. However, one of the major challenges faced by creators and businesses in the fediverse is the difficulty in monetizing their content. This has led many to rely on closed platforms that offer
Apple’s upcoming Mac Mini is set to make some significant changes, according to a report from tech journalist Mark Gurman. The new desktops are expected to start hitting Apple’s warehouses in September, with a higher-end variant featuring an Apple M4 Pro chip set to ship in October. One of the most notable updates is the