Nikola Tesla’s “valvular conduit” design, also known today as the “Tesla valve”, was patented in 1920. The design, essentially a series of interconnected keychain-shaped loops, was created to enable fluid to pass in only one direction with no moving parts.
What does the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) look like and how will it impact democracy and society?
This question was explored by Prof. Yoshua Bengio, pioneer AI developer and Turing Award winner, and Prof. Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author and historian – in a live discussion moderated by political journalist Vassy Kapelos.
Recorded on May 24 2023, as part of the C2 Montreal conference, presented by Mila — Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute. Professor Yoshua Bengio is recognized as one of the leading pioneers in AI research and development — known for his prestigious work in the field of deep learning.
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A 30,000 foot view of how the world is changing today, especially with regard to rapid technological progress. Where’s this bringing us? Click to read GoatFury’s FutureScape, by Andrew Smith, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.
Utilizing the power of midjourney niji 5 to explore the rich diversity of anime: from action-packed adventures to heartwarming love stories and beyond.
The worst thing about Google’s new AI-powered search experience is how long you have to wait. Can you think of the last time you waited for a Google Search result? For me, searches are generally instant. You type a thing in the search box, Google almost immediately spits out an answer to that thing, and then you can click some links to learn more about what you searched for or type something else into the box. It’s a virtuous, useful cycle that has turned Google Search into the most visited website in the world.
Google’s Search Generative Experience, on the other hand, has loading animations.
Let me back up a little.
I’d rather scroll down to the list of links.
“I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream” is a post-apocalyptic science fiction short story by American writer Harlan Ellison. It was first published in the March 1967 issue of IF: Worlds of Science Fiction. It won a Hugo Award in 1968.
#audiobook.
#avoxinthevoid.
#horror
An atomic model of the axoneme core of the hair-like cilia on some cells reveals how they move.
You might even go so far as to think of the term brainwashing in relation to propaganda spread during the First and Second World Wars, in order to influence vast amounts of people.
But what exactly is brainwashing and should we confine it to the past?
The term brainwashing was first coined in the 1950’s during the Korean War. It was used to explain how totalitarian regimes were able to completely indoctrinate American soldiers through a process of torture and propaganda.
