IEEE

SOSNet: Real-Time Small Object Segmentation via Hierarchical Decoding and Example Mining

Abstract: Real-time semantic segmentation plays an important role in auto vehicles. However, most real-time small object segmentation methods fail to obtain satisfactory performance on small objects, ...
The Columbian

Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury. The Indian Health ...
IEEE

Semantic Analysis System to Recognize Moving Objects by Using a Deep Learning Model

Abstract: This study focuses on enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of semantic analysis systems for recognizing moving objects within video sequences. The primary aim is to improve object detection ...
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New Segment Anything Models Make it Easier to Detect Objects and Create 3D Reconstructions

We’re introducing SAM 3 and SAM 3D, the newest additions to our Segment Anything Collection, which advance AI understanding of the visual world. SAM 3 enables detection and tracking of objects in ...
cmu.edu

CMU Researchers Use AI To Turn Everyday Objects Into Proactive Assistants

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed an AI system that enables everyday objects to anticipate people’s needs and move to assist them, opening new possibilities for seamless ...
JD Supra

Maine DEP Issues Initial Currently Unavoidable Use Determinations for PFAS-Containing Products Subject to Impending Sales Prohibition

Updating our earlier post from March 2025, Maine has completed a regulatory process and has adopted updates to its PFAS in products rules to identify two approved Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) ...
The New York Times

Why Even Basic A.I. Use Is So Bad for Students

Dr. Berg teaches philosophy at the University of California, Irvine. Last spring, it became clear to me that over half the students in my large general education lecture course had used artificial ...
The Conversation

AI ‘workslop’ is creating unnecessary extra work. Here’s how we can stop it

Steven Lockey's position is funded by the Chair in Trust research partnership between the University of Melbourne and KPMG Australia. Nicole Gillespie receives funding from the Australian Research ...
NPR

More college students are using AI for class. Their professors aren't far behind

More college students are using AI chatbots to help them with their studies. But data recently released by an AI company shows they're aren't the only ones using the technology. College students are ...
Futurism

Mysterious Object From Beyond Solar System May Be “Seed” Traveling Galaxy and Creating New Planets, Paper Finds

Astronomers have been fascinated after spotting an object earlier this year that came from interstellar space as is now hurtling through our inner solar system. Regardless, it’s an interesting visitor ...
Wired

Researchers Create 3D-Printed Artificial Skin That Allows Blood Circulation

When treating severe burns and trauma, skin regeneration can be a matter of life or death. Extensive burns are usually treated by transplanting a thin layer of epidermis, the top layer of skin, from ...