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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Travel: How Computers Can Plan Your Perfect Trip

Tourism is big business. It's not just about fun; it's a major part of the economy. But planning a trip can be tough. There are so many places to see and things to do. That's where computers come in. A new way to plan trips uses smart computer programs. These programs learn from lots of data. They can suggest places to visit and the best routes to take. This is not ...

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Apr 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unmasking Hidden Biases in POI Recommendations

When recommending places to visit, systems often suggest popular spots or large venues like shopping malls. This can lead to unfair recommendations, as smaller, less-known places get overlooked. There are two main issues at play here. First, there is a tendency to suggest big, collective points of interest over smaller, individual ones. Second, popular places are oft...

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Nov 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why Do NFT Collectors Jump Between Similar Art Collections?

Ever wondered why some people who collect non-fungible tokens (NFTs) seem to bounce from one art collection to another? Well, it turns out they might be drawn to visual similarities between these collections. NFTs are like special tokens on blockchain networks that prove ownership of digital images. These images are often grouped into collections. People use their d...

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