A new study from the University of Bath and the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany has found that large language models (LLMs) cannot learn independently or acquire new skills, meaning they pose no existential threat to humanity. The study found that LLMs have a superficial ability to follow instructions and excel at proficiency in […]
Oil futures fell Wednesday with U.S. crude closing below $77 per barrel, after President Joe Biden said Iran might refrain from attacking Israel if a cease-fire deal is reached in Gaza. Biden told reporters Tuesday afternoon his “expectation” is Iran would not strike Israel if a deal is clinched to stop the fighting in Gaza, […]
Liberté. égalité. fraternité. mobilité? The Paris 2024 Olympics just concluded and whatever you think of actual games (they were great!) the city itself deserves a lot of credit for giving its visitors a first class experience. Here at Electrek, we’ll focus on the transportation aspect… As a background, I’ve lived in Paris for two […]
In a breakthrough study, a team of researchers has developed a computer algorithm that can predict different diseases by analysing the colour of a tongue with 98 per cent accuracy. The imaging system can diagnose diabetes, stroke, anaemia, asthma, liver and gallbladder conditions, COVID-19, along with a range of vascular and gastrointestinal issues. The engineering […]
Researchers at a South Korean university have conducted research into electrical stimulation to suppress appetite, offering a potential new treatment for people with obesity. Metabolic syndrome involved multiple metabolic abnormalities, including obesity, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides, and isd often caused by poor diet and lack of exercise. According to the World Health Organization […]
Uber Eats customers in Los Angeles may have their next Shake Shack order delivered to them via an autonomous robot. Autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics has announced a new partnership with the fast-food chain and will deploy the robots around LA to hand off orders for Uber Eats. Serve Robotics ($SERV) is a developer […]
Medical wearables have come a long way from the traditional fitness trackers and heart rate monitors that first flooded the market. From providing users with general health information such as blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, and step count, wearables are now equipped with Electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors and further advanced functions such as stroke prevention, […]
The Occupational Therapy department at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has seen recent enhancements – thanks to support from the League of Friends. The Friends charity at the Oswestry-based hospital have funded equipment for the department’s workshop and rehabilitation flat. The workshop is a valuable resource for patients undergoing rehabilitation as an […]
North East London NHS Foundation Trust has published a pre-procurement notice aiming to identify market capabilities and supplier interest for ADHD technologies. In particular the trust seeks to develop a clear understanding for the number of suppliers capable of providing a fully digital diagnostic device for identification of ADHD, with hopes of reducing the backlog […]
A new study has identified genetic predictors of relapse in a common childhood leukaemia – the standard risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (SR B-ALL) – underscoring the importance of genetic testing for tailoring therapy for patients. The identification of genomic predictors of relapse in SR B-ALL provides a basis for improved diagnosis, precise tailoring of […]
