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Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new arms race and the centerpiece of defense modernization efforts across multiple countries, including the United States. Yet, despite the surge in AI investments, ...

Social media companies and their respective algorithms have repeatedly been accused of fueling political polarization by promoting divisive content on their platforms. Now, two U.S. Senators have ...

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Alphabet has long been exploring quantum AI technology. The company has engineered its own chip, called Willow, which just achieved a major breakthrough. Quantum computing could be the next big ...

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“That’s one small step for (a) man… one giant leap for mankind.” Despite the confusing transcript, that was a big leap for the world, and one that was destined not to be repeated for another ...

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Background: In the healthcare service industry, patient complaints serve not only as a critical metric for assessing hospital service quality but also as a fundamental driver of high-quality hospital ...