This year gave rise to an incredible mix of brain implants that can record, decode, and alter brain activity.
It sounds like déjà vu—brain-machine interfaces also lived rent free in my head in last year’s roundup, but for good reason. Neuroscientists are building increasingly sophisticated and flexible electronic chips that seamlessly integrate machine intelligence with our brains and spinal cords at record-breaking speed. What was previously science fiction—for example, helping paralyzed people regain their ability to walk, swim, and kayak—is now reality.
This year, brain implants further transformed people’s lives. The not-so-secret sauce? AI.
Professor Mike Wooldridge asks: what is artificial intelligence? He compares how AI works and learns with how the human brain functions. Exploring the roots of AI, Mike reveals how Alan Turing devised the Imitation Game – a test of whether a machine answering a series of questions could pass as a human. The audience in the lecture theatre play a real-life version of the game to find out if AI can pass this test today. In this lecture, Mike examines real-life neurons in action and explains how artificial neural networks are inspired by neural structures in the brain. To demonstrate how AI learns, we watch drones as they are trained to recognise and fly through structures in the lecture theatre autonomously. AI exploded into the public consciousness in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT and boasts around 100 million monthly users. Mike unravels the mystery of how large language models like ChatGPT work, and he finds out if one day this technology — along with a whole suite of different AI tools — will allow us to understand the animals we share this planet with. The Christmas Lectures are the most prestigious event in the Royal Institution calendar, dating from 1,825, when Michael Faraday founded the series. They are the world’s longest running science television series and always promise to inspire and amaze each year through explosive demonstrations and interactive experiments with the live theatre audience.\ \ Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub\ Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home\ \ All our TV channels and S4C are available to watch live through BBC iPlayer, although some programmes may not be available to stream online due to rights. If you would like to read more on what types of programmes are available to watch live, check the ‘Are all programmes that are broadcast available on BBC iPlayer?’ FAQ 👉 https://bbc.in/2m8ks6v.
Booyah, fellow interneters. In this episode Tesla Optimus gets an upgrade to generation 2. Droids get used to voice commands, robot dogs go sprinting, and of course where would we be without the neuromorphic cyborg supercomputer with human brain cells. This and more right here, right now! I’m Nick, let’s kick it!\ \ It is with the warmest feeling in our hearts that we thank you for staying with us. Your support and loyalty light up our path like Christmas lights. We also wish you ringing laughter, sincere gettogethers, warm embraces, unexpected surprises and bright, unforgettable moments. And to kick off these moments we are announcing a contest which will be held on December 26\ 🎄✨ https://youtube.com/live/8rRhlyyfrSI?…\ \ 0:00 beginning\ 0:32 Merry Christmas\ 1:24 Tesla news: new robot and Cybertruck\ 4:09 The Digit robot understands humans\ 5:07 The H1 humanoid robot is already on sale\ 6:11 Robots work, not humans\ 6:38 Four-legged robot mule\ 7:39 The fastest four-legged robot\ 8:34 The world’s first neuromorphic supercomputer\ 9:51 Сyborg computer with a living organoid brain\ 11:20 3D printing organs inside the body\ 12:25 Robots conduct experiments and create medicines \ 13:11 OpenAI creates a defense against superintelligent AI\ 14:35 ESA’s mission to Mars\ \ 🚀 Dive into the latest Tesla breakthroughs as we explore the new Optimus robot’s unique features and the eagerly awaited Cybertruck updates. Discover what sets Optimus apart from its counterparts, and join us as we analyze Morgan Stanley’s market predictions. Is it all just media hype, or is Tesla truly reshaping the future of technology? Let’s find out!\ \ Optimus Unleashed: Get the lowdown on how Tesla’s robot is becoming more human-like with improved agility, sensitivity, and design, mimicking the sleek style of a Model S.\ Cybertruck’s Debut: From its industrial aesthetics to Elon Musk’s quirky sense of humor, learn how the Cybertruck is more than just a vehicle—it’s a statement!\ Market Movements: Delve into Morgan Stanley’s explosive predictions for Tesla’s stock and discuss how AI and robotics could revolutionize the global labor market.\ Digit Speaks: Discover how the humanoid robot from Agility Robotics understands natural language, and ponder over the future of human-robot interaction.\ Unitree’s H1 Bot: A deep dive into the capabilities of this humanoid robot, set to revolutionize various industries with its advanced features and modularity.\ ANYmal in Action: Explore how this autonomous robot is taking over industrial inspections and what it means for the future of human labor.\ Barry the Robot Mule: Uncover the versatility of this pack robot and how it’s set to assist in construction, rescue missions, and more.\ Speedy HOUND: Meet the fastest four-legged robot that’s breaking records and setting new standards in robotics.\ DeepSouth — The Supercomputer: Learn about the world’s first neuromorphic supercomputer and its potential to unlock new horizons in AI.\ Ethical Tech Frontiers: From organ printing to cyborg computers, join us as we discuss the latest advancements and the ethical dilemmas they bring.\ Automating Science: Find out how XtalPi and ABB Robotics are transforming biochemistry labs with GoFa cobots.\ OpenAI’s Vigilance: Understand OpenAI’s strategy in defending against superintelligent AI threats and what it means for the future of technology.\ ESA’s Mars Mission: Gear up for the European Space Agency’s ambitious mission to Mars with the Rosalind Franklin rover and its quest to uncover signs of life.\ \ In this video, we’ll be discussing the evolution of ChatGPT to GPT5 | A new era of AI or the end of humanity? | Tech News | Pro Robots.\ \ chatGPT has long been a popular chatbot platform for businesses and organizations. Recently, the company has released a new platform called GPT5 which is claimed to be more advanced and robust than previous versions of the chatbot platform. In this video, we’ll be discussing the pros and cons of GPT5 and how it may change the future of AI. So whether you’re a robot lover or fearing for the future of humanity, be sure to check out this video and let us know what you think!\ \ #prorobots #ai #artificialintelligence #technology2021 #technologyfuture #Tesla, #OptimusRobot, #Cybertruck, #AI, #Robotics, #TechnologyUpdates
Cyborgs are often misunderstood as mere humans with metallic skin or head-up displays in their visions. However, the true essence ofs lies in embedding tools within oneself, thereby augmenting and influencing personal skills. Surprisingly enough, humans have been unknowingly embracinganization for millennia through basic inventions such as clothing, serving as individual shelters against harsh weather conditions. Let’s delve deeper into understanding the fascinating history and how we are closer to the machine than man.
A game-changer in prosthetics has been introduced to the world, and for the first time, amputees are regaining sensation through an electrical signal from their prosthetic arm. Max Ortiz-Catalan, a professor of bionics, explains the process of implanting these mind-controlled bionic arms through direct skeletal attachment. The researcher takes us through every step of this groundbreaking advancement in bionic medicine, from surgically implanting electrodes to fitting the prosthesis and training for everyday use.\r\ \r\ Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey\r\ Editor: Jordan Calig\r\ Expert: Prof. Max Ortiz Catalan\r\ Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi\r\ Associate Producer: Kameryn Hamilton\r\ Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez\r\ Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila\r\ Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch\r\ Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant\r\ Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen\r\ Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds\ \ Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 \r\ Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc\r\ Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► https://subscribe.wired.com/subscribe…\r\ \r\ Follow WIRED:\r\ Instagram ►► / wired \r\ Twitter ►► / wired \r\ Facebook ►► / wired \r\ Tik Tok ►► / wired \r\ \r\ Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: https://wrd.cm/DailyYT\r\ \r\ Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. \r\ \r\ ABOUT WIRED\r\ WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture.
In a world-first, researchers from the GrapheneX-UTS Human-centric Artificial Intelligence Centre at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have developed a portable, non-invasive system that can decode silent thoughts and turn them into text.
The technology could aid communication for people who are unable to speak due to illness or injury, including stroke or paralysis. It could also enable seamless communication between humans and machines, such as the operation of a bionic arm or robot.
The study has been selected as the spotlight paper at the NeurIPS conference, an annual meeting that showcases world-leading research on artificial intelligence and machine learning, held in New Orleans on 12 December 2023.
Scientists have fused human brain tissue to a computer chip, creating a mini cyborg in a petri dish that can perform math equations and recognize speech.
Dubbed Brainoware, the system consists of brain cells artificially grown from human stem cells, which have been fostered to develop into a brain-like tissue. This mini-brain organoid is then hooked up to traditional hardware where it acts as a physical reservoir that can capture and remember the information it receives from the computer inputs.
The researchers wanted to explore the idea of exploiting the efficiency of the human brain’s architecture to supercharge computational hardware. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has massively increased the demand for computing power, but it’s somewhat limited by the energy efficiency and performance of the standard silicon chips.
Researchers from the Human-centric Artificial Intelligence Centre at the University of Technology Sydney have developed a portable, non-invasive system that can turn silent thoughts into text.
In the realm of computing technology, there is nothing quite as powerful and complex as the human brain. With its 86 billion neurons and up to a quadrillion synapses, the brain has unparalleled capabilities for processing information. Unlike traditional computing devices with physically separated units, the brain’s efficiency lies in its ability to serve as both a processor and memory device. Recognizing the potential of harnessing the brain’s power, researchers have been striving to create more brain-like computing systems.
Efforts to mimic the brain’s activity in artificial systems have been ongoing, but progress has been limited. Even one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, Riken’s K Computer, struggled to simulate just a fraction of the brain’s activity. With its 82,944 processors and a petabyte of main memory, it took 40 minutes to simulate just one second of the activity of 1.73 billion neurons connected by 10.4 trillion synapses. This represented only one to two percent of the brain’s capacity.
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