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Attributing human traits to machines is nothing new, but with the rise of generative artificial intelligence, anthropomorphism is taking on a new dimension. This trend raises crucial philosophical and ethical issues, while redefining our relationship with technology.
EPFL has received approval from the ETH Board to cap the number of first-year bachelor’s students at 3,000. Swiss nationals and holders of Swiss diplomas will continue to be admitted without restrictions.
Bird-inspired drone can jump for take-off
Published:06.12.24 — EPFL researchers have built a drone that can walk, hop, and jump into flight with the aid of birdlike legs, greatly expanding the range of potential environments accessible to unmanned aerial vehicles.
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Satellite
Published:05.12.24 — For millennia humans have been inspired by the stars but this may soon be a thing of the past due to a significant increase in the numbers of satellites, potentially limiting our view of the night sky. EPFL scientists are part of a global initiative to better protect Earth’s Dark and Quiet Skies.
Appointment of EPFL professors
Published:05.12.24 — The Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has announced the appointment of professors at EPFL.
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients
Published:02.12.24 — The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in mice with spinal cord injuries has led a deep brain stimulation therapy in humans. The approach restored enough leg control in two individuals with partial spinal injuries to walk unaided and even climb stairs.
Could ChatGPT get an engineering degree?
Published:29.11.24 — EPFL research investigating the potential impact on education of AI assistants has found that systems like GPT-4 can answer up to 85% of university assessment questions correctly.
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