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Although companies have created detectors to help spot #deepfakes, studies have found that biases in the data used to train these tools can lead to certain demographic groups being unfairly targeted.
A team of researchers discovered new methods that improve both the fairness and the accuracy of these detection algorithms by teaching them about human diversity
https://theconversation.com/deepfake-detection-improves-when-using-algorithms-that-are-more-aware-of-demographic-diversity-226061
#technology #engineering #bias @blackmastodon #BlackMastodon
Deepfake detection improves when using algorithms that are more aware of demographic diversity
New research found a way to both improve the accuracy of deepfake detection algorithms while also enhancing fairness.The Conversation
An interesting take on what is and is not a good developer. I think this applies to engineers in general also.
#engineer #engineering #developer
https://spectrum.ieee.org/satellite-antenna-metasurface #space #nasa #universe #astronomy #art #science #galaxy #moon #stars #spacex #technology #tech #innovation #engineering #business #technews #gadgets
#3Dprinting has revolutionized manufacturing in a variety of ways, and now researchers are learning how it can improve the performance of energetic materials – like explosives and rocket propellants
https://theconversation.com/3d-printing-promises-more-efficient-ways-to-make-custom-explosives-and-rocket-propellants-214126
#science #engineering
3D printing promises more efficient ways to make custom explosives and rocket propellants
‘Energetic’ materials are ones that readily ignite or detonate. The shapes of those materials have a big effect on how they burn or blow up.The Conversation
🤯 World’s largest 3D printer can build a small house in 80 hours
"A single-story bungalow could take a few months to build, but this printer can complete the project in less than four days.
"The university, with a longstanding relationship with the US government, wanted to demonstrate that a 3D printer could print a home with a lower carbon footprint – as the construction industry produces about 37% of greenhouse gas emissions"
#Housing #Engineering #ClimateCrisis
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/largest-3d-printer-maine
World’s largest 3D printer can build a small house in 80 hours - Interesting Engineering
Meet the FoF 1.0 3D printer—the largest and most powerful 3D printer the world has ever seen created by the University of Maine.Maria Mocerino (Interesting Engineering)
🌞 400,000 ‘solar balconies’ boost German home energy harvesting capacity
"The solar balcony generates only a tenth of the power output of a rooftop solution, but it is portable if the homeowner wishes to relocate.
👉 Unlike a rooftop system that requires professionals for installation, a balcony solar system consists of panels and a mounting structure, and the assembly can be completed by anyone using the instructions provided."
#Engineering #ClimateCrisis #Energy
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/solar-balcony-boom-germany
400,000 ‘solar balconies’ boost German home energy harvesting capacity - Interesting Engineering
German cities have a new trend. Individuals living in smaller apartments buy plug-in solar systems and install them on their balconies.Ameya Paleja (Interesting Engineering)
Some say there are two types of concrete – cracked and on the brink of cracking. But what if when concrete cracked, it could heal itself?
The science behind it is called a ‘biofiber’, and it could revolutionize construction.
https://theconversation.com/thin-bacteria-coated-fibers-could-lead-to-self-healing-concrete-that-fills-in-its-own-cracks-220190
#science #engineering
Thin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in its own cracks
Your skin heals from cuts and scrapes on its own − what if concrete could do that too?The Conversation
