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What do motion detectors, self-driving cars, chemical analyzers and satellites have in common? They all contain detectors for infrared (IR) light. At their core and besides readout electronics, such detectors usually consist of a crystalline semiconductor material.

Such materials are challenging to manufacture: They often require extreme conditions, such as a very high temperature, and a lot of energy. Empa researchers are convinced that there is an easier way. A team led by Ivan Shorubalko from the Transport at the Nanoscale Interfaces laboratory is working on miniaturized IR made of .

The words “quantum dots” do not sound like an easy concept to most people. Shorubalko explains, “The properties of a material depend not only on its chemical composition, but also on its dimensions.” If you produce tiny particles of a certain material, they may have different properties than larger pieces of the very same material. This is due to , hence the name “quantum dots.”

While the technology itself is impressive, its true potential lies in how leaders manage its adoption. Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning is crucial for success in this new industrial era. Leaders must ensure that their workforce is not only comfortable with automation but is also empowered to collaborate with AI-driven systems. Upskilling and reskilling employees to work alongside AI will create a workforce capable of leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency.

It’s also essential for business leaders to prioritize cybersecurity and data privacy. The increased connectivity that comes with IIoT introduces new vulnerabilities, and safeguarding company and customer data must be a top priority.

AI, edge computing and IIoT represent a fundamental shift in the way industries operate. The future of manufacturing is not just automated. It is also intelligent, with systems that learn, predict and adapt in real time. For leaders, the challenge is not only implementing these technologies; it’s also fostering an environment of innovation where technology, data and human expertise work together to achieve operational excellence.

On September 12 2024, Sam Altman, Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, participated in a fireside chat for University of Michigans students, faculty and staff. The ChatGPT developer head spoke about the future of AI and its implications for education, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid technological advancements. Altman also shared insights into OpenAI’s new reasoning model, Strawberry, a model he describes as capable of complex reasoning and problem-solving.

“You all are going to create things that astonish us. The story of human history is that we build better tools, and then people do even more amazing stuff with them, and they themselves, you know, add their layer of scaffolding. And we’re on this steadily increasing curve of possibility.”

https://news.engin.umich.edu/2024/09/.

The deep neural network models that power today’s most demanding machine-learning applications have grown so large and complex that they are pushing the limits of traditional electronic computing hardware.

Photonic hardware, which can perform machine-learning computations with light, offers a faster and more energy-efficient alternative. However, there are some types of neural network computations that a photonic device can’t perform, requiring the use of off-chip electronics or other techniques that hamper speed and efficiency.

Building on a decade of research, scientists from MIT and elsewhere have developed a new photonic chip that overcomes these roadblocks. They demonstrated a fully integrated photonic processor that can perform all the key computations of a deep neural network optically on the chip.

Tesla hasn’t unveiled its next generation human robot in the form of the app named GEN-3 Teslabot, bringing with it significant advancements in the field of humanoid robotics, merging state-of-the-art engineering with a design inspired by human anatomy. This next-generation robot demonstrates exceptional dexterity and precision, setting a new benchmark for what humanoid robots can accomplish. From catching a tennis ball mid-air to envisioning tasks like threading a needle, the Teslabot is poised to reshape how robots interact with and adapt to the world around them.

Wouldn’t it be great if robots didn’t just assemble cars or vacuum your living room but perform tasks requiring the finesse of human hands—threading a needle, playing a piano, or even catching a tennis ball mid-air. It sounds like science fiction, doesn’t it? Yet, Tesla’s latest innovation, the GEN-3 Teslabot, is bringing us closer to that reality. With its human-inspired design and new engineering, this robot is redefining what we thought machines could do.

But what makes the Teslabot so extraordinary? It’s not just the flashy demonstrations or its sleek design. It’s the way Tesla has managed to replicate human dexterity and precision in a machine, giving it the potential to tackle tasks we once thought only humans could handle. From its 22 degrees of freedom in the hand to its vision-driven precision, it’s a glimpse of what’s to come. Let’s dive into the details of Tesla’s GEN-3 Teslabot and explore how it’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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Last week, DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis said that AI might be able to solve problems that quantum computers were supposedly necessary for. Indeed he said that classical systems – AI run on conventional computers – can model quantum systems. Sounds like an innocent claim but is certain to upset a lot of quantum computing researchers. Hassabis bases his argument on the surprising success of Alphafold.

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New research from UC San Diego suggests that large language models like GPT-4 could streamline the process of gene set enrichment, an approach what genes do and how they interact. Results bring science one step closer to automating one of the most widely used methods in genomics research.