WHAT IS AN ACE-2 RECEPTOR AND WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH COVID-19? ACE-2 receptors are structures found on the surface of cells in the lungs and airways which work with an enzyme called ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) to regulate blood pressure. … [Read more...] about Most common strain of coronavirus found in 85% of all cases worldwide mutated from the original version to be MORE infectious – but not more deadly, study finds
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Facebook puts AI in charge of its moderation queue to help the firm’s team of 15,000 human workers to better prioritize content relating to terrorism, child exploitation and self-harm
'At first, I mainly looked at pornography, which on my second day included a scene of bestiality,' Chris Gray told The Daily Mail. 'But, after the first month, I mostly worked on the high priority queue — hate speech, violence, the really disturbing content.' … [Read more...] about Facebook puts AI in charge of its moderation queue to help the firm’s team of 15,000 human workers to better prioritize content relating to terrorism, child exploitation and self-harm
Concerts and events are enjoyed MORE by people who tweet, post or photograph the event on their phone than those who ‘enjoy the moment’, study claims
Since the explosion of smartphones, concert goers are increasingly finding their view blocked by the device of the person in front of them. People generate large amounts of content at live events - remarking on what they are currently doing, hearing and seeing. But this can help increase their enjoyment of the experience, researchers in the US say … [Read more...] about Concerts and events are enjoyed MORE by people who tweet, post or photograph the event on their phone than those who ‘enjoy the moment’, study claims
Facebook critics roll out alternative Oversight Board to put the social media platform’s moderation decisions under public scrutiny
UK journalist Carole Cadwalladr says she launched the Real Facebook Oversight Board to hold the platform to account as the presidential election nears. 'We know there are going to be a series of incidents leading up to the election and beyond in which Facebook is crucial,' she told NBC News … [Read more...] about Facebook critics roll out alternative Oversight Board to put the social media platform’s moderation decisions under public scrutiny
Elvis back from the dead? Artificial intelligence is used to create eerie ‘deepfake’ pop songs that sound like they are being sung by deceased stars
'If someone hasn’t used the actual recording you’d have no legal action against them in terms of copyright with regards to the sound recording,' said Rupert Skellett, head of legal for British record company Beggars Group. … [Read more...] about Elvis back from the dead? Artificial intelligence is used to create eerie ‘deepfake’ pop songs that sound like they are being sung by deceased stars
