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Testing Large Language Models for Optimization

Innovation Spotlight

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Multimodal Speech Recognition for Effective Communication

September 9, 2025

Communications

The challenges associated with an aging global population—such as increased healthcare demands and shifts in workforce demographics—have become an increasingly focal point of societal concern. One of the key challenges faced by older adults is the difficulty in articulating their needs clearly due to hearing or speech impairments, which can hinder effective communication.

Establishing a Framework for Multimedia Semantic Communications

June 27, 2023

6G, Virtual reality, Augmented Reality, Communications

As the global demand for mobile communication services increases and new application scenarios arise, higher-level requirements for mobile communication capabilities will drive the development of the sixth generation (6G) of the mobile communication system.

Artificial Intelligence Enables Next Generation of Space Communications

November 7, 2018

IoT Tech Expo 2019, Communications

The next generation of space communication systems could develop from a new autonomous architecture employing artificial neural networks.

PACMAN: A Positive Step in Implementing Social Media Access Control

January 4, 2018

Communications

Through machine learning algorithms, social media access control no longer needs to be a burden of the user, as this system will automatically allow or deny followers access to social media content.

Twitter Authentication and Credibility Analysis: Spotting Fake News Before it Spreads

November 30, 2017

Communications

A team of researchers developed a Twitter authentication system that uses both sentimentality and user reputation to identify credibility.

Social Media Posts and Sentiment Analysis: The Next Step in Mental Health Intervention

September 5, 2017

Communications

With sentiment analysis, a natural language processing tool, researchers could provide valuable insight into the mental health of patients through their social media activity.

Hacking Back: To Do or Not To Do?

July 27, 2017

Communications

A review of cyber security literature helps shed light on the ethicality of hacking back, or counter-attacks, in a world of the Internet.

Advertising Algorithms Could Be the Solution to Gaining Communication Network Intelligence

September 2, 2016

Communications

Ad optimization algorithms could help identify patterns necessary to cracking complicated communication network topologies—and facilitate national-defense operations.

GreenNet Promises “Greener” IoT with Energy-Saving Wireless Sensor Nodes

May 9, 2016

Communications, Energy

A proposed network of wireless sensor nodes called GreenNet uses sleep mode and photovoltaic technology to reduce energy footprint, leading to “greener” IoT infrastructure.

Clearing the Air for 5G Wireless

March 15, 2016

Communications, Devices & Systems

Two studies indicate femtocells and mmW antennas may not be as problematic in expanding 5G wireless networks as they first seemed.