(5 July 2024) On July 9, developers in China will lose API access to OpenAI platforms, finalizing a gradual cut-off from U.S.-based machine learning tools. While consumer-facing applications like ChatGPT were always restricted, the API’s loss significantly impacts automation at scale. Chinese platforms like Zhipu AI are trying to attract developers, but face hardware disadvantages.…
(4 July 2024) The Transformative Journal (TJ) model, developed by cOAlition S, assists subscription publishers in transitioning to full and immediate Open Access (OA) within a specified timeframe. This report analyzes data from participating publishers for the year 2023. Find out more here.
(4 July 2024) The financial landscape for UK universities is undergoing significant challenges. Tuition caps and rising inflation have compelled schools to reduce costs and seek more lucrative international students. However, this strategy is now intersecting with immigration limits. For instance, the University of York, once known for its chocolate factories, has shifted toward producing…
(4 July 2024) In their study titled “Identification of Retracted Publications and Completeness of Retraction Notices in Public Health,” researchers investigated how retracted publications in public health are presented to researchers. They examined 441 retractions from The Retraction Database in 2023. Surprisingly, less than 50% of these publications were consistently marked as retracted across various…
(4 July 2024) Thailand’s student dropout rates in 2023 have exceeded 1 million due to a deteriorating society, political turmoil, and economic downturn. Parents are removing their children from the education system. EEF data reveals that approximately 1,025,514 students dropped out, marking a twofold increase compared to previous years. The causes extend beyond poverty, with…
(4 July 2024) The draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework aims to align international student enrolments with Australia’s skill needs, especially in regional areas. However, it overlooks the difficulties international graduates face finding relevant jobs in these regions, risking their relocation to cities. This policy could harm Australia’s attractiveness as a study destination. Find…
(4 July 2024) The steep increase in student visa fees, which more than doubled from $710 to $1,600 as of July 1, has led many prospective and current international students to reconsider studying in Australia. Concerns about affordability, higher living costs, and the availability of alternative destinations like Hong Kong, Europe, the UK, and Canada…
(2 July 2024) ChatGPT-4 has become the first AI to pass a two-player Turing test, fooling human conversation partners 54% of the time. This test, proposed by Alan Turing in 1950, measures if an AI can mimic human intelligence. Researchers suggest this success might reflect more on the test’s limitations than AI’s intelligence. Find out…
(2 July 2024) Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses more than chatbots, extending into visual perception, intelligent robotics, speech recognition, natural language processing, automated programming, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, and generative AI. These technologies revolutionize sectors like healthcare, finance, and communication by enhancing diagnostics, automation, data analysis, and user interfaces, driving innovation and efficiency. Find…
(2 July 2024) On June 26, 1974, the first product scanned with a barcode was Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum at the Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio. The scanner, developed by Spectra-Physics, decoded the barcode at 8:01 am. This event marked the beginning of automated retail sales and inventory tracking. Find out more here.