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Oceans
This AI can predict ship-sinking ‘freak’ waves minutes in advance
The model, which was trained on data from ocean buoys to identify potential rogue waves, could help save lives.
By Nikk Ogasa
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The model, which was trained on data from ocean buoys to identify potential rogue waves, could help save lives.
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Technology that creates deepfake bots of dead loved ones may need safeguards, experts warn.
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