Nature, Published online: 22 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01260-3The global assault on universities is an attack on democracy

Nature, Published online: 22 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01262-1Trade tariffs could worsen deforestation in South America

A new benchmark performed on chips from five different vendors has indicated how we can measure QPU performance as quantum computers become more advanced and useful.

Have a look at this highly detailed 3D take on actress Elizabeth Olsen made by Michael Randriamiandriray using Maya, ZBrush, and Texturing XYZ's VFace.See more: https://80.lv/articles/check-out-this-wonderful-3d-take-on-actress-elizabeth-olsen/

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RT Mario Nawfal🇺🇸 THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER: TESLA’S SUPERCHARGED DRIVE-IN NEARS OPENINGThe 1950s-style Tesla Diner in Los Angeles is finally close to opening. Superchargers are lit, parking lots paved, and the roller-skating concept teased back in 2018 looks ready to roll. Construction began in late 2023, but the site now boasts 28–32 stalls—with about 50 more in progress next door.Code for the diner appeared in January’s app update, and hiring quietly kicked off last August. No date announced yet, but from the looks of it, burgers and kilowatts are almost on the menu.Source: TeslaratiMario Nawfal: 🚨🇺🇸 TESLA’S HOLLYWOOD DINER TO SERVE BURGERS AND BLOCKBUSTERSCelebrity Chef Eric Greenspan will lead Tesla’s upcoming Hollywood diner—a retro 1950s-inspired experience packed with neon lights, hand-spun milkshakes, and the smoky aroma of grilled burgers. But this isn’t just

Insta360 X5 was launched in India on Tuesday as the newest rugged 360-degree camera from the Chinese firm. The camera is equipped with larger 1/1.28-inch sensors and is capable of recording 8K/30fps 360-degree video. The company has also touted the new PureVideo low-light mode that relies on artificial intelligence (AI). The Insta360 also features a replaceable lens system that allows users to swap lenses if they are damaged. It also offers an extended three-hour battery life, and is waterproof up to 49 feet (15m).Insta360 X5 Price in India, AvailabilityInsta360 X5 price in India is set at Rs. 54,990 and the camera will be available to purchase in the country via Amazon and the company's official website. In the US, the Insta360 X5 is priced at $549.99 (roughly Rs. 46,850).Insta360 X5 front (left) and rearPhoto Credit: Insta360Customers in India can purchase the Insta360 X5 Essentials Bundle which includes an additional battery, a utility fast charge case, a selfie stick, standard lens guards, lens cap, and a carrying case. The bundle is priced at Rs. 67,990 in India and $659.99 (roughly Rs. 56,220) in the US.Insta360 X5 Specifications, FeaturesThe successor to the Insta360 X4 is equipped with 1/1.28-inch sensors with an f/2.0 aperture. It is capable of recording up to 8K/30fps 360-degree video, or up to 4K/60fps when using a single lens. The Insta360 X5 supports 360-degree video, PureVideo, Timelapse, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Road Mode, and TimeShit modes for video recording.The Insta360 X5's cameras can capture 72-megapixel and 18-megapixel images. It supports Photo (with HDR), Interval, Starlapse, and Burst modes. The new camera's sensors are said to be 144 percent larger than the ones used on the Insta360 X4.The Insta360 X5 uses two imaging chips, along with a 5nm AI chip that enables support for the new PureVideo mode that allows users to record videos in low-light scenarios. It is equipped with a six-axis gyroscope. The Insta360 X5 offers Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2 (Low Energy) and USB 3.0 Type-C connectivity.Another unique feature on the Insta360 X5 is the Replacement Lens Kit that allows users to swap out their camera's lenses in case of damage. The 360-degree is equipped with a steel mesh to reduce wind noise picked up by its four microphones. It also has a magnetic mounting system that lets users quickly switch out accessories. There's a 2,400mAh battery on the Insta360 X5, which can be charged to 80 percent in 20 minutes. The company claims that the Insta360 X5 offers 185 minutes of recording at 5.7K/24fps resolution on a single charge, when the Endurance mode is enabled — this number drops to 88 minutes for 8K/30fps video. It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and is water-resistant up to 49 feet (15m).

Circle is planning to launch an international payments network that will allow large corporations to complete settlements via stablecoins. The issuer of the USDC stablecoin released a whitepaper this week detailing possible ways in which stablecoins can upgrade the global payment systems. This system is dubbed the Circle Payments Network (CPN). It has been designed to function as a protocol layer within a digital settlement system with support for stablecoins like USDC, EURC, and more in the future.With the CPN, Circle aims to offer a cross-border payment solution that is cost effective, swift, compliant, and transparent. It could be of significant help to global suppliers, small merchants, content creators, and remittance recipients.“CPN is transparent, secure, scalable infrastructure for financial institutions. Circle has built a rigorous governance framework for CPN that requires participating financial institutions to meet global Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards, along with economic sanctions requirements,” the US-based company said in its whitepaper.The system will offer billing services, credit services, compliance services, risk and fraud services, as well as liquidity services.For institutional payments, the network will introduce forex settlements, treasury services, government payouts, and DeFi services. Whereas for consumer payments, the network will entail micropayments, remittances, e-commerce, and subscription services.The network will support multi-chain infrastructures and will enable companies to process salary payments around the globe instantly, at low costs.“Crucially, CPN serves as the foundation for an ecosystem that eliminates many of the technical complexities and operational hurdles that have slowed mainstream stablecoin adoption to date, including the need for businesses to custody their own stablecoins,” the company noted.Circle intends to add AI capabilities to the CPN in the future to automate financial settlements.This development comes at a time when Circle is planning to launch its IPO in the US. If approved, Circle's stocks will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “CRCL”. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Further reading: Cryptocurrency, Circle, Stablecoin, USDC, CPN, Circle Payments Network  Radhika Parashar Radhika Parashar is a senior correspondent for Gadgets 360. She has been reporting on tech and telecom for the last three years now and will be focussing on writing about all things crypto. Besides this, she is a major sitcom nerd and often replies in Chandler Bing and Michael Scott references. For tips or queries you could reach out to her at RadhikaP@ndtv.com. More Related Stories

Future of Intelligent Document Processing: How Generative AI Revolutionizing it. Top 5 Roles of Gen AI5 min read·Just now--The business realm is becoming ever more digital with new documents and data to handle coming in all the time, as a result intelligent document processing came to be. This technology helps with the data extraction from many different documents, organization or even the processing of them. With the rise of Generative AI, IDP was able to evolve from static systems to self-learning models that can greatly improve the way documents are managed, and this article will talk about how Generative AI impacts IDP and its future.What is Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)?IDP is when AI is used to classify the important aspects from organized, loosely organized, and even disorganized documents. More unconventional IDP technologies relied on the procedures of OCR and text recognition, however, those systems have had a very difficult time with documents that have free form layouts and other contextual data that required interpretation within the document.Generative AI lifts the IDP experience to a much more exciting level by a new form of translation through deep learning processes such as transformers and LLM context interpretation which will provide far better accuracy and flexibility than ever before.The Role of Generative AI in IDPGenerative AI is able to generate text, predict outcomes and enhance already built systems with the use of complex algorithms. Here’s a breakdown on how it enhances IDP:1. Understanding the ContextGenerative AI models including GPT-4 have the capacity to retain the meaning and context of text, which in comparison to the conventional OCR-based systems which lack this capacity. Because of this, GPT-4 is able to efficiently extract data and process it accurately from complex and complicated layouts.With generative AI, complex legal contracts can easily be read and their clauses understood without presetting them as they do have a flexible structure.2. Enhanced Speed and AccuracyThe use case of generative AI has proved to be a huge boost for the speed in which documents are processed as well as ensuring the number of mistakes are reduced. Such advanced technologies involve the use of training on vast datasets allowing them to operate significantly faster than traditional methods. The impact this has had on industries such as the finance and healthcare has been great as such sectors demand absolute precision.3. Validation and Data Entry with AutomationWithout a doubt, data entry is the most ineffective yet an important segment. It is both slow and susceptible for errors. The use of generative AI changes that as it is able to validate, extract and then input data with minimal human involvement effortlessly.Consider a case where a client of a bank is completing a customer form, Generative AI will use its scanning capabilities to identify and validate the forms with the database looking for true information and automatically inputting the results on its own.4. Deal With Documents In Different LanguagesDocuments can be in different languages when dealing with international companies, however, generative text-to-image AI can understand and convert language, making it easier to handle multilingual content.5. Document Summarisation In A Unique WayResearch papers, legal documents, meeting minutes and so on can be effectively summarized with the help of AI Generatives. Not only does this aid in faster decision making at an organizational level but also decreases the amount of work an employee has.Key Applications of Generative AI in IDP1. Healthcare Document ProcessingMedical documents, insurance providers, and even patient-related documents are known to be disorganized in nature. Generative AI helps amend the chaos by identifying data, inspecting it for compliance and upholding patient privacy.2. Legal Document ManagementLaw practitioners tend to have a plethora of case materials and tend to have documents that need to be organized. Generative AI eases the burden by facilitating summary generation, clause identification and instant contract assessments.3. Financial ServicesLoan assessments, invoices and documentation approval can be achieved on the spot with the use of Generative AI. The application of AI technology also aids institutions in detecting fraud by utilizing real time data analysis.4. Human ResourcesRecruiters and hiring managers can now breathe a sigh of relief as the tedious paperwork and resume sorting has been significantly restricted with the help of Generative AI, allowing HR teams to revamp their strategies.How Generative AI Overcomes Traditional IDP Challenges1. Reflexive DearthGenerative AI imbibes new constructs and styles that were traditionally non-existent and handles vicious fluctuations with ease. Traditional IDP systems on the other hand, cannot withstand with such remarkable alterations and can only handle one format and layout of a document at a time.2. Limitations on Empirical GrowthDocumenting processes increases subsequently with the growth of an organization. With generative AI seamlessly scaling great heights its unsurprising why large document processing volumes are easily comprehended without comprising on accuracy.3. Over-Reliance On Manual LaborGenerative AI utilizes the least human assistance possible, executing around the clock, while traditional systems required excessive supervision.Future Trends in Generative AI for IDP1. Hyper-PersonalisationGenerative AI will facilitate hyper-personalised document workflows focused on micro-details specific to industries or organisations.2. Advanced Natural Language Understanding (NLU)In the coming years, Generative AI systems will further improve Natural Language Understanding, allowing them to process more intricate documents such as handwritten notes alongside other media.3. Blockchain IntegrationThe Generative AI can enhance document control by allowing users to integrate them with the blockchain for a secure record that cannot be modified without a proper audit trail.4. Cloud-Based IDP SolutionsAid will now migrate to the cloud due to Generative AI ability owing to a new fusion technology, allowing all companies to access scalable pricing, responsiveness, and value for their solutions.Benefits of Generative AI in IDP1. Lowering costsThe automation of document processing removes the salary cost associated with manual interventions and cuts back on operational inefficiencies.2. Improved complianceGenerative AI guarantees compliance by flagging differences and following rules that are expected in the industry.3. More productivityWorkers don’t have to do repetitive data entry work which allows them to concentrate on more important tasks hence the increase in productivity.4. Business benefitsOrganizations that apply Generative AI for IDP have the advantage of obtaining an edge in the competition by processing documents both efficiently and correctly in a short period of time.ConclusionWith its promise of an accurate, contextualized, and scalable approach, Generative AI is set to revolutionize the document management domain in the future as a part of the Intelligent Document Processing suite of technologies.Once implemented, Generative AI-based IDP systems can provide a lower operational cost, a better compliance regime, and higher levels of productivity. Data privacy, job replacement will be some of the challenges faced but the benefits would be more in cachet.Generative AI can no longer be thought of merely as a useful tool but an indispensable element to enable businesses to grow and innovate in a competitive landscape. The future of IDP, powered by Generative AI is now.