Researchers develop non-destructive spectrometry technique for analyzing fragile archaeological ivory

A research team led by Prof. Wang Zhenyou at the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ...
Tech Xplore

Reinforcement learning accelerates model-free training of optical AI systems

Optical computing has emerged as a powerful approach for high-speed and energy-efficient information processing. Diffractive ...
IEEE

An Improved RRT* Algorithm for Mobile Robot Path Planning

Abstract: The RRT* algorithm plays an important role in the path planning of mobile robots due to its path optimization ability. However, RRT* still has problems such as low sampling efficiency, ...
IEEE

Inspection Path Planning for UAV in Substation Areas Based on The Improved RRT Algorithm

Abstract: In this paper, an inspection path planning for unmanned aerial vehicle is developed based on the Rapidly-exploring Random Tree (RRT) algorithm. Firstly, based on the spatial structural ...
Daily Journal of Commerce

Portland bans use of rental pricing algorithms

The Portland City Council on Wednesday passed a measure that bans corporate landlords from using rent-fixing price algorithms in the city. The ordinance, which was pushed by Councilor Angelita Morillo ...
Privacy International

PI alerts regulator about the use of algorithms by the UK Government and their impact on migrants

UK Home Office’s uses two algorithms for immigration purposes seemingly without sufficient safeguards to protect the right to privacy and meet data protection standards. Migrants appear to be subject ...
Search Engine Land

Google December 2025 core update rolling out now

Google released the December 2025 core update today, the company announced. This is the third core update of 2025 and the fourth major Google algorithm update overall. Earlier this year, Google rolled ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Releases December 2025 Core Update

Google has released the December 2025 core update, its third of the year. The rollout began December 11 and may take up to three weeks. Google released the December 2025 core update on December 11, ...
The Verge

Spotify’s Prompted Playlists use AI to control your algorithm

With its playlist chatbot, Spotify says you could ‘curate your next Discover Weekly, exactly the way you want it.’ With its playlist chatbot, Spotify says you could ‘curate your next Discover Weekly ...
Search Engine Land

Instagram’s new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool could boost discovery for brands

The new Instagram feature reveals what the algorithm thinks you like and lets you adjust it, reshaping how content gets recommended on Reels. Instagram launched Your Algorithm in the U.S. today, a ...
Forbes

Group Therapy Goes Widespread By Using AI-Enabled Group Chats And Foregoing A Human Mental Health Therapist

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine a newly emerging form of group ...