Abstract: In this paper, we propose three modular multiplication algorithms that use only the IEEE 754 binary floating-point operations. Several previous studies have used floating-point operations to ...

Washougal mourns beloved leader Molly Coston, ex-mayor and active councilmember The City of Washougal is mourning the passing of former mayor and current councilmember Molly Coston. Overturned ...

Chief AI Scientist Joshua Joseph and coauthor Kevin Frazier discuss some of the policy questions raised by AI agents' 'memories' of the users interacting with them. "Who decides what is remembered, ...

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Ecosia claims to plant trees with every search—but is it really making a difference? We investigate how the search engine works, where the funds go, and whether it delivers on its eco-friendly promise ...

If you treat them right, trees can shade your house, beautify your property, and even save you money on energy. But diseases, pests, or extreme weather can impact the sturdiest oaks. And even healthy ...

The latest Gemini app update brings new personalization and privacy features. Gemini can now learn from past chats for more relevant responses, while Temporary Chats offer private, unsaved ...

Sheila Dunning would have appreciated the honor. When the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated a “Liberty Tree” to the Crestview History Museum this month, the Mayor’s ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. One July afternoon in 2024, Ryan Williams set out to prove himself wrong. Two months had passed since he’d hit upon a startling ...

Google announced a new multi-vector retrieval algorithm called MUVERA that speeds up retrieval and ranking, and improves accuracy. The algorithm can be used for search, recommender systems (like ...