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Why AI Thinks Every Clock Says 10:10: A Simple Way to Talk About Bias in the Classroom3 min readJust now--Imagine asking an AI to draw a clock showing 2:45, 7:20, or midnight. But no matter what you request, the clock hands keep snapping to 10:10.Why does this happen?Its not a glitch. Its a clue.The answer lies in how AI learns. When AI models are trained, they study patterns in massive amounts of data. And in the case of clocks, most of the images they learn from come from watch advertisements where the time is almost always set to 10:10. Those advertisements frame the brands logo, create symmetry, and really just make the watch looks nice. So, the AI learns: this is what a clock looks like.What AI Gets Wrong Can Teach Us a LotThis one example a clock stuck at 10:10 offers an easy way to start conversations about AI, bias, and the importance of asking questions. Its a lighthearted entry point into something more serious: how AIs outputs are shaped entirely by its inputs.Students need to understand that AI doesnt know in the way people do. It doesnt think critically or reason. It guesses based on patterns. If those patterns are limited or one-sided, its answers can be too.Turning Curiosity Into Critical ThinkingTeachers and coaches can use the 10:10 clock to ask students:Why do you think the AI shows 10:10 no matter what time you ask for?What does that say about the data the AI was trained on?How might this kind of bias affect AI used in other areas like hiring, medical decisions, or policing?What should people do when they get information from AI? How can we tell if its accurate?These questions invite students to think deeper, not just about technology, but about how they interact with it.AI Isnt Always Right And Thats the PointIf students see AI as a shortcut, they may accept its answers at face value. But if they see AI as a starting point as a tool they can question, test, and learn from they become more thoughtful users.And thats the goal.Students dont need to become AI experts overnight. But they do need to ask, Where did this answer come from? and What might be missing?A Clock Stuck at 10:10 Is a ReminderAI is powerful. But its only as good as the data behind it.The 10:10 clock is a small but memorable example of how AI reflects the world it sees and why students need to think about what it might be missing.So next time your class is exploring AI, ask them to generate a clock. Then use that odd little 10:10 as a launchpad to talk about how technology learns and why its up to us to keep questioning it.

BlueStarEXSFMemberDec 3, 20185,558Now, there's a chance they announce 3D Mario as their big holiday game, but I'm not banking on that. I imagine it's far more likely to come out alongside the second movie or the following holiday at the latest (I hope this is the worst case scenario).This is kind of annoying for me, because while I am confident 3D Mario is coming, I would like to know when that would be as it's the main system seller for me. I don't want to be buying the Switch 2 on release if it's coming out in 2028 or something.For some, DK Bananza may be an adequate replacement for 3D Mario. It does looks quite good, but it doesn't seem to scratch the same itch 3D Mario does for me. In some ways, this is a clear sequel to Odyssey and I believe the charm, exploration and discovery will be kept intact. My worry is that DK will lack the movement depth Mario has with his moveset which would make the game less replayable. I replay 3D Mario games a ton and the charm, exploration and discovery are fantastic on a first playthrough, but the depth of the movement is what makes replays so enjoyable for me. It may be early to say, but DK seems to have less of an emphasis on movement and more on the destruction mechanic and how that serves exploration. I suppose we will have to see once it releases.When do you think 3D Mario is coming and how do you feel about its absence from the launch window ? NeoxonSpotlighting Black Excellence - Diversity AnalystMemberOct 25, 201792,634Houston, TXBananza kinda fills the void for now, so I'm ok with it.SilverXMemberJan 21, 201815,515Expecting to see it at the June Direct for the holidays, its not much differenceth1nkMemberNov 6, 20179,207DK looks amazing so I can waitAdvance.Wars.Sgt.MemberJun 10, 201810,126Not a fan of (sandbox) 3D Mario, so can't say I'm bummed about a new entry not being present at launch.Nacho PapiMemberOct 27, 20173,169Neoxon said:Bananza kinda fills the void for now, so I'm ok with it.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Same here, looks fun. The character being a weird plumber or a gorilla isn't what makes these games nice.eraFROMANOne Winged SlayerMemberMar 12, 20193,402it's DK is a perfect replacement, Mario can wait lolpressurecracksMemberSep 7, 20201,121I'm excited to play DK eventually (not getting a console anywhere near launch), but it just doesn't feel right without Mario.mudronMemberFeb 13, 20201,046That's what Donkey Kong is for, and probably made by the Mario team.Metroid Prime 4 is clearly going to be Nintendo's big holiday game this year, so we're not going to be seeing a 3D Mario platformer for a while yet.hydruxo Legend MemberOct 25, 201722,333I'm ok with it considering we're getting the first 3D DK game in decades DespiteTheNoraMemberJan 30, 20251,132Makes sense with DK being there instead.Mark1MemberOct 30, 20172,254I'm not expecting 3D Mario for a few years now, especially since it seems like the Odyssey team are behind Donkey Kong: Bananza.Which looks amazing. So I'm not complainingdallow_bgMemberOct 28, 201711,616texasIt's coming. I can wait.YerffejProphet of RegretMemberOct 25, 201728,803mudron said:That's what Donkey Kong is for, and probably made by the Mario team.Metroid Prime 4 is clearly going to be Nintendo's big holiday game this year, so we're not going to be seeing a 3D Mario platformer for a while yet.Click to expand...Click to shrink...God almighty I hope you're wrong about that.MemberNov 24, 2024665Super disappointed at no 3D Mario after 8 years but DK looks pretty good and I bet they get Mario out within a yearMedikingFinal Fantasy Best Boy (Grip)MemberOct 25, 201722,406St. Louis City, Missouri aka Persona 3's DormMario Ody 2 still needs time and that's fine. DK looks so goodSkeeter49I wish Jim Ryan would eat meMemberOct 25, 201717,645Give me Captain Toad 2 and Mario Rabbids 3 insteadSilverXMemberJan 21, 201815,515Mark1 said:I'm not expecting 3D Mario for a few years now, especially since it seems like the Odyssey team are behind Donkey Kong: Bananza.Which looks amazing. So I'm not complainingClick to expand...Click to shrink...The next Mario movie is coming early next year, there will definitely be a major Mario game in the near future to coincide lolStringsMemberOct 27, 201734,208Iunno about people expecting to see 3D Mario soon? Bananza seems like the Mario Odyssey team so we're likely going ~11-12 years between 3D Mario entries.It's why Bananza bums me out even though it looks great.SoapboxMemberOct 28, 201732,764Nintendo hasn't launched a console with a New Mario game since 1996 if my math is right. LightsongMemberNov 11, 20228,786SilverX said:Expecting to see it at the June Direct for the holidays, its not much differenceClick to expand...Click to shrink...I doubt the same team that made Bananza has a3D Mario ready on top for a few months later.abellwillringMemberOct 25, 20179,794Austin, TXWould have liked it but not bothered. It will come when it comes. Donkey Kong looks amazing and can scratch a similar itch.th1nkMemberNov 6, 20179,207Soapbox said:Nintendo hasn't launched a console with a New Mario game since 1996 if my math is right.Click to expand...Click to shrink...edit: I misreadBede-xMemberOct 25, 201711,739We're getting Donkey Kong around launch and Mario will come later. Perfect IMO.TechnoDisasterMemberOct 29, 20173,230USAIt's admittedly been a while since Odyssey. But it's been way longer since the last 3D DK plus we're getting Mario Kart. I can live with it for now.HakaiMemberOct 27, 2017140I'm getting my dream game with Bananza and I know a 3D Mario will come out eventually so....yeah I'm felling pretty happy!GotdatmoneyMemberOct 28, 201714,958th1nk said:Wii 2006Click to expand...Click to shrink...Galaxy wasn't a launch title. Twilight Princess was.cw_sasukeMemberOct 27, 201729,497th1nk said:Wii 2006Click to expand...Click to shrink...Didn't launch with a Mario Title.Wii Sports + TPskeezxMemberOct 27, 201723,278somewhat disappointed but ultimately nbdwould've been cool if they had a little teaser (since it's obvs in development and probably far along) with a coming 2026 drop but i know they couldn't without stealing DK's thunderNoppieMemberOct 27, 201714,506Fine? I never expect a 3D Mario at launch. th1nkMemberNov 6, 20179,207Gotdatmoney said:Galaxy wasn't a launch title. Twilight Princess was.Click to expand...Click to shrink...yeah sorry I misreadAngieBest Avatar Thread Ever!MemberNov 20, 201748,602Kingdom of CoronaI can waitReflecting SkyMemberMar 17, 20242,223More than fine. We haven't gotten a new Donkey Kong game for such a long time. And the jump to full 3D gameplay is exactly what a lot of us wanted for ages. Was already pretty hyped when I heard that the franchise returned to Nintendo's internal development, EPD.It's also not so much that his design was based on the movie, but that the movie was a bit of a preview of what EPD was already working on at the time.Super Mario can wait.SilverXMemberJan 21, 201815,515Lightsong said:I doubt the same team that made Bananza has a3D Mario ready on top for a few months later.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Its been over 7 years, a lot can be accomplished in that time with the scope of Nintendo's games. If they were making AAA open world games with massive budgets it would be another storyTheAggroCraigThis guy are sick of the One Winged SlayerMemberNov 6, 20177,092DK looks wonderful and is out a month later, it's all good.mudronMemberFeb 13, 20201,046Yerffej said:God almighty I hope you're wrong about that.Click to expand...Click to shrink...The Mario team isn't going to crank out Bananza *and* a new Mario 3D platformer within 6 months of each other.Even if both games are done and sitting on a shelf waiting for Nintendo to deploy them, it makes no sense for Nintendo to drop both of them so closely together.JawbreakerMemberOct 25, 20178,943New York CityOH, BANANARadioJoNESProphet of Truth - One Winged SlayerAvengerOct 25, 20172,001Donkey Kong seems fine, I'm just wondering if it's the Odyssey team or if it's Next Level Games.I don't usually like games from the lattermute Legend MemberOct 25, 201728,826Not great as someone not thrilled with Odyssey but DK looks amazing and it has been a lot longer since the last 3D platformer one of thosekrae_manMaster of Balan WonderworldMemberOct 25, 201710,518I am sure we will get a Direct with it coming out in the fall after DK comes out so I'm good. TrunoMemberJan 16, 20205,654They need extra time after Astro BotAviAvi Legend MemberJun 23, 20219,344It'll come eventually. People are mentioning Bananza (which does look really awesome and will fill the void) but it's technically not a launch title eitherLightsongMemberNov 11, 20228,786SilverX said:Its been over 7 years, a lot can be accomplished in that time with the scope of Nintendo's games. If they were making AAA open world games with massive budgets it would be another storyClick to expand...Click to shrink...Donkey Kong seems like it has a pretty big scrope, this is not some side game.Not that it took all of seven years, but we can't assume they have another game on top of it done and ready at all. Releasing two big 3D platformer close to each other would also be a weird strategy, to be honest.Kamiya-mehaMemberFeb 25, 2022132Doesn't bother me. Just excited we're presumably getting another game from the Odyssey team and it looks fantastic. Seems like they've cooked up another special game and I'm here for it. These preorder delays are making me nervous.mudronMemberFeb 13, 20201,046SilverX said:Its been over 7 years, a lot can be accomplished in that time with the scope of Nintendo's games. If they were making AAA open world games with massive budgets it would be another storyClick to expand...Click to shrink...This isn't about development times, this is about scheduling.Nintendo is clearly waiting for more Switch 2s to be in peoples' hands before deploying Mario.QuintonStaff Writer at TheGamerVerifiedOct 25, 201722,574Midgar, With LoveTerribleI got first pick on Fantasy Draft this year and immediately ran for itOnanieBombMemberOct 25, 201711,180I'm excited for what they do have. Other stuff will come.FalchionMemberOct 25, 201743,943It's definitely a bummer and means I'm only buying one S2 game until Metroid comes out.MagnusMemberOct 25, 20179,464It isn't apparent. It's a fact. No 3D Mario at launch (unless they announce one for June 5 in the next sixty days which won't happen).I don't think we'll see one for another year or two. Let Donkey Kong have its time to shine. Also, I think there were credible rumors or reports that the Odyssey team was behind DKright?Mark1MemberOct 30, 20172,254SilverX said:The next Mario movie is coming early next year, there will definitely be a major Mario game in the near future to coincide lolClick to expand...Click to shrink...Yeah, there absolutely will be a new Mario in the lead up to this.But unless the Odyssey team are now making multiple games, I think a 2D game is more likely.Although they may just do a Switch 2 Edition of Mario Wonder/Odyssey. But with more content like Kirby and Mario Party.Last edited: 30 minutes ago

When Nintendo launched the Switch in 2017, it had no competition in dedicated handheld gaming, a sector it had established with the Game Boy in 1989 and ruled ever since. Sega had come and gone; Sony, after two determined attempts with the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita, had just about given up.As Switch 2 nears launch in 2025, things look a little different but only a little. The colossal success of the Switch has awoken the slumbering giants. Sony and Microsoft are now reportedly preparing dedicated PlayStation and Xbox handhelds. Improbably, though, it was the PC gaming sphere that made the first move. Valve led the way with the Steam Deck in 2022, which swiftly seeded a growing ecosystem of similar, PC-based handheld devices from manufacturers like Lenovo and Asus. After a quiet decade, non-Nintendo handheld gaming is a thing again. And that means the Switch 2 will not run unopposed for handheld gaming supremacy.In a sense, Nintendo is the victim of its own strategic foresight. With the Switch, it was the first to spot that the narrowing gap in processing power between mobile and at-home devices had enabled a unification of handheld and home gaming experiences. Finally, the same games could work in both contexts. The Switch proved this point emphatically, and now everyone wants a piece.But with dedicated devices from Sony and Microsoft still years away, for now that competition must come from Steam Deck and the other PC handhelds. My colleague Chris Plante persuasively argued that these devices represent Nintendos biggest threat in the present. They trounce the Switch on specs and have closed the gap to contemporary AAA gaming in the home until its almost imperceptible. Software-wise, they offer the compelling value and staggering range of just about everything on Steam and much of PC gaming beyond it, if youre prepared to fiddle about a bit.Photo: NintendoIts true that the Switch 2s price and specs put it into direct competition with the lower-end PC handhelds. At $449, its $50 more expensive than the base model Steam Deck. The Switch 2 is roughly comparable in power and storage, has a much better screen, and with detachable controllers and a TV dock included in the price, its much more flexible to use. The base model of Asus ROG Ally handheld ($499 or thereabouts) and the new Lenovo Legion Go S ($549) are also pretty close competitors in terms of specs.In raw hardware terms, these are all very similar devices. Its worth noting that the Switch 2s exclusive access to Nvidias market-leading DLSS upscaling technology should allow it to punch a bit above its weight class. But realistically, theres not much between them.But and its a very, very big but comparing the Switch 2 to the PC handhelds by running your finger down a spec sheet, or by noting that they can all play Civilization 7 and Elden Ring, does not tell the whole story. Within an enthusiast bubble, PC handhelds are a big deal, but they do not exist in the same universe as Nintendo consoles. To put it bluntly, PC handhelds are still niche.The Steam Deck has been a big success for Valve, but lets put it in perspective. Valve has not discussed sales numbers, but market research estimates that it has sold around 4 million Steam Decks. And Steam Deck dwarfs its competition; the same research suggests that, in total, around 6 million PC handhelds have been sold in the three years since the Steam Deck went on the market. Worryingly, there arent yet signs of strong growth in sales.Stack that up against the Switchs 150 million units sold and the wild difference in scale becomes evident. Of course, it isnt a directly analogous comparison. PC handhelds have only existed for three years; the Switch has been around for eight years, and Nintendo has been in the handhelds business for more than 35 years. All the same, Nintendo predicts it will sell 11 million units of the aging Switch in its current fiscal year more than five times the predicted sales of PC handhelds in that time. Meanwhile, analysts reckon that the Switch 2 will, on its own, outstrip the size of the PC handheld market almost immediately, with 6 to 8 million units available at launch, and up to 20 million sales in its first year.Photo: ValveValve is a big player in the game industry, and a very rich company. But it is a newcomer to the world of consumer electronics retail, and it has a lot of catching up to do if its even interested in doing it. Steam Deck isnt available to purchase in stores; you cant walk into Walmart and pick one up. Valve is not buying ads for it on TV or at bus stops. Companies like Lenovo and Asus have more traditional distribution channels, but theyre tiny minnows compared to the marketing, retail, and distribution might of Nintendo.There are other factors that make the PC handhelds niche products. The user experience of Windows-based handhelds like the ROG Ally and Legion Go is notoriously bad. Valves SteamOS is much better, but it is still quite far removed from the reliability and simplicity offered by Nintendo and the other console platforms.You cannot unbox a new Steam Deck, turn it on, and play a game straight away. It requires tinkering to get the best out of. Although Valves verification system for games is a helpful guide, its not guaranteed youll get a good, playable experience on every game. The Deck is also bulky and heavy. You would never buy one for a child, or share one within a family its clearly not designed to be shared. Realistically, it remains a tough sell for anyone who isnt a gaming hobbyist.There is, reportedly, one upcoming device that may be able to change this narrative a little. Microsoft is said to be working with a PC handheld manufacturer on a system that will have Xbox branding and a user interface based on a new version of the Xbox PC app. This has the potential to be a more user-friendly device that offers easy access to PC Game Pass on the go, which would be quite compelling. But, although Microsoft has now been making Xbox consoles for over 20 years, it has consistently struggled to use that experience to make PC gaming more seamless, despite repeated attempts and the device doesnt sound like much more than a stopgap until Microsofts own dedicated handheld console is ready.Nintendo will not have true competition in handhelds until its peers in the console space get involved. Microsoft is reportedly eyeing 2027 for the release of its handheld Xbox. Sonys portable PS5 is also said to be years away, if its ever released. Things are definitely heating up for Nintendo, and by the end (or even the middle) of the Switch 2s life, the handheld gaming market is sure to be much busier than it is now. But for the next few years, competition for the new console will remain distant at best.See More:

The iPhone range has always stood out as Apples cash cow, and irrespective of how many categories the company ventures into, its mobile devices have always thrived when bringing in the lions share of revenue and helping establish a new echelon in the technology industry. With its comprehensive supply chain set up in regions like China, Vietnam, and now India, Apple not only gets a guaranteed annual shipment in the millions but can also leverage the low labor costs in these regions to help maximize its margins. These reasons and more are why one person firmly believes that the Cupertino firm will not shift iPhone production to the U.S., regardless of the latest Trump tariffs announcement.Shifting iPhone manufacturing to the U.S. will not just skyrocket Apples labor cost, but the continuous grind will likely cause output to slumpFirst and foremost, the sheer amount of funding Apple has to inject to set up the production facility in the U.S. will be outrageous. Compared to other countries, the cost of doing business in the United States is higher, so it is no surprise that the California-based giant has chosen to set up its facilities overseas. A post from NewsWire on X that estimates an iPhones price will surge to $3,500 as a result of the tariffs has been criticized by BlooBloombergsk Gurman.He later puts out another post, stating, There is no universe where Apple moves iPhone production to the U.S. Even though Apple has committed to invest $500 billion in the region over four years, there is no mention of the company bringing iPhone production locally. Popular YouTuber Vadim Yuryev, who runs the channel Max Tech, spotted GurmGurmansponse and provided a responsible take, stating that Americans might not handle a monotonous workload that lasts for hours on a single session and that too, at a livable wage.Assuming iPhone production does make it to the U.S., the output would not just be reduced, but factory workers who are paid a higher wage that is in accordance with the country would force Apple to increase the iPhones price due to increased overheads. Sure, the firm can have local production of other products, but that is because these are mass manufactured at a lower volume and, therefore, do not require substantial manpower that needs to invest countless hours.To prepare for the iPhone 16 launch, Foxconn was previously reported to have hired 50,000 additional workers while also offering them a $1,050 signing bonus to get started, just to keep up with the impending demand. In the U.S., the aforementioned amount would be considered peanuts.News Source: Mark GurmanDeal of the Day

One of the more interesting, and possibly underwhelming, elements of the Nintendo Switch 2 is just how similar it is to its predecessor. Yes, Nintendo's upcoming hybrid console appears to be a massive step-up in terms of processing power and quality-of-life features, with clever and creative design choices like the mouse functionality of the Joy-Con 2s, but at a glance, one could be forgiven for thinking that the Switch 2 is just a slightly modified original Switch.

I'm not looking for a solution (would be great, though ;-)) , but rather guidance in debugging.In our game, Cliffs of Dover (a combat flight simulator that we're developing as a hobby), I'm integrating a library and encounter stutters which originate in calls to ID3D11DeviceContext::Map intermittently stalling for more than 9ms. I cannot find any apparent reason, because the same call does not stall at all (usually < 500ns) in most of the frames, but only now and then.What I

This National Robotics Week, running through April 12, NVIDIA is highlighting the pioneering technologies that are shaping the future of intelligent machines and driving progress across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and more.Check back here throughout the week to learn the latest on physical AI, which enables machines to perceive, plan and act with greater autonomy and intelligence in real-world environments.Advancements in robotics simulation and robot learning are driving this fundamental shift in the industry. Plus, the emergence of world foundation models is accelerating the evolution of AI-enabled robots capable of adapting to dynamic and complex scenarios.For example, by providing robot foundation models like NVIDIA GR00T N1, frameworks such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab for robot simulation and training, and synthetic data generation pipelines to help train robots for diverse tasks, the NVIDIA Isaac and GR00T platforms are empowering researchers and developers to push the boundaries of robotics.Read on all week to dive into the latest research and resources that will equip robotics developers to spur innovation across industries.