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SCI & TECHAug 20Pine River clerk office is trying AI minutes transcriptionThe Pine River clerk's office is exploring the use of AI for transcribing meeting minutes. This marks an adoption of new technology for administrative tasks.pineandlakes.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20Chinese AI chips fall short on coding, forcing firms to stretch scarce Nvidia supplyChinese AI companies are optimising software to cope with surging demand for inference, as part of that workload still relies on computing power from a limited pool of high-end chips amid restricted access to Nvidia processors. Compared with training an artificial intelligence model, which relies on high-end chips, inference – a later phase in which the trained model applies its knowledge to process responses – can be adapted to domestic hardware. However, industry insiders said complex tasks...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20Gadchiroli mining project: Bombay HC asks petitioner to approach National Tiger Conservation AuthorityThe court was hearing the matter on the 937-hectare mining project in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district and its potential impact on tiger movement corridors and wildlife habitatThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 20Meta becomes one of Microsoft’s largest AI customers: reportA report indicates that Meta has become one of Microsoft's largest customers for artificial intelligence services. This highlights a significant partnership and investment in AI technology between two major tech companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 20Jigawa partners Egyptian firm on date palm and potato tissue culture technologyThe proposed collaboration would explore the establishment and commercialisation of plant tissue-culture technology in Jigawa State, initially focusing on date palm and Irish potato The post Jigawa partners Egyptian firm on date palm and potato tissue culture technology appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHAug 20La NASA alerta: los microbios de los astronautas pueden contaminar el polo sur de la LunaLos investigadores tomaron cinco microorganismos habituales en la piel humana y en el interior de las naves.Hasta en un trozo de piel del tamaño de la goma de un lápiz hay un millón de bacterias.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 20Building Global Applications with Reliable Weather DataThis article discusses the development of global applications that utilize reliable weather data, highlighting its importance for various sectors.news.webindia123.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 20Archaeologists uncover human offering at ancient ceremonial site in LimaArchaeologists in Lima have uncovered the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been placed as a ritual offering at Huaca Pucllana. The body was found inside a ceremonial canal dating to around 650 AD, when the Lima culture flourished on Peru's central coast.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 20Regulating AI in an Age of Global CompetitionShane is joined by Adam and Milton to discuss the ongoing debate over AI governance. The post Regulating AI in an Age of Global Competition appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
SCI & TECHAug 20Un estudio relaciona los microdespertares nocturnos frecuentes con un mayor riesgo genético de desarrollar AlzheimerLa investigación analizó el sueño de más de 500 personas sanas y plantea que determinados patrones nocturnos podrían ayudar a identificar de forma temprana a personas con mayor vulnerabilidad a la enfermedad.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 20NASA calls off rescue effort to save doomed telescopeThe Swift observatory will now re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in a few months, after a mission to boost it higher failedNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 20Explainer : How China turns sand into green , taking its ecological playbook globalThis explainer details how China is transforming deserts into green areas and expanding this ecological approach globally. The article examines innovative environmental practices and their international implications.en.people.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 20AI firms are watermarking generated text – here’s why it won’t workAI companies have begun embedding watermarks in the output of their models to improve transparency and help crack down on misinformation, disinformation and cheating on homework, but there are limitations to this approachNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 20Alarming study reveals that almost 40 per cent of music released globally in July 2026 used AIThe use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of AI-generated tracks is not slowing down. Worse, certain artists are becoming more open about using the controversial technology.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 20Humanoid robots' 'ChatGPT moment' could be 10 years away, Unitree founder saysUnitree founder Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots could take up to 10 years to reach a breakthrough comparable to ChatGPT.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 20China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroadAt the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 20Unitree CEO predicts AI breakthrough for humanoid robotsThe CEO of Unitree predicts an imminent breakthrough in artificial intelligence for humanoid robots. This signals potential rapid advancements in robotics technology.jpost.com · Israel
SCI & TECHAug 20Hong Kong drivers to renew vehicle licences in 1 day by year-end under AI systemHong Kong drivers will be able to renew their vehicle licences within one day by year-end, down from the current processing time of up to 10 working days, under new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives aimed at streamlining transport services and traffic management. The “Easy Licence Application Approval” system, announced by the Transport Department on Thursday, will be launched by the end of this year. It will use large language models to automatically recognise, cross-check and verify...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20AI Is About To Expose How Bad We Are At Choosing LeadersThe article discusses how artificial intelligence may reveal deficiencies in human judgment when selecting leaders. This explores the societal implications of AI technology.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20Baidu’s Apollo Go driverless vehicles debut on Uber in DubaiSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 20Armed with funding boost, SpaceSail accelerates China’s push to rival Elon Musk’s StarlinkIn a record funding round for China’s satellite internet sector, domestic start-up SpaceSail has raised around 7 billion yuan (US$1 billion) to accelerate the buildout of a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) network designed to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink project. Known officially as Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, the operator of China’s Qianfan constellation completed its Series B round on Monday, according to a notice published on the website of the Shanghai United Assets and Equity...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20Kochi-based startup launches 103 new Malayalam fontsBigates.ai, a Kochi-based startup, has launched 103 new Malayalam fonts, whose names are based on their appearance. They are currently available online in FML format, which is suitable for creating posters and social media content on design softwareThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 20Smart manufacturing brings about AI - native factories in ChinaSmart manufacturing is leading to the creation of AI-native factories in China. This signifies a major advancement in industrial technology and automation.russiaherald.com · Russia
SCI & TECHAug 20Tech deploys charm offensive to combat AI data center backlashTech companies are attempting to address public opposition to AI data centers. This matters because it highlights the social and environmental challenges associated with AI infrastructure expansion.mendocinobeacon.com · United States