Abstract: A stochastic modeling methodology for 3-D foliage is presented, aimed at enhancing ray-tracing simulations. The model supports adjustable stochastic geometry, density, and shape to capture ...

The Proteus Actuarial Library (PAL) is a fast, lightweight framework for building simulation-based actuarial and financial models. It handles complex statistical dependencies using copulas while ...

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Theoretical and Computational Biophysical Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India ...

Abstract: Although various approaches have been reported for forecasting aviation safety risks, they frequently fail to fully consider the stochastic nature and complex interrelations of numerous real ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Apple is the latest tech company to get sued over alleged use of pirated books for AI training. As Reuters reports, in ...

Two authors have filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of infringing on their copyright by using their books to train its artificial intelligence model without their consent. The ...

Technology giant Apple was accused by authors in a lawsuit on Friday of illegally using their copyrighted books to help train its artificial intelligence systems, part of an expanding legal fight over ...

The settlement is the largest payout in the history of U.S. copyright cases and could lead more A.I. companies to pay rights holders for use of their works. By Cade Metz Reporting from San Francisco ...

Quantifying stratigraphic uncertainty is crucial for reliable risk assessment and informed decision-making in geotechnical and geological engineering. However, accurately modeling complex stratigraphy ...