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Dec 20
2023

Marvin Minsky on AI: The Turing Test is a Joke!

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Marvin Minsky is often called the Father of Artificial Intelligence and I have been looking for an opportunity to interview him for years. I was hoping that I will finally get my chance at the GF2045 conference in NY City. Unfortunately, Prof. Minsky had bronchitis and consequently had to speak via video. A week later, though still recovering, Marvin generously gave me a 30 min interview while attending the ISTAS13 Veilance conference in Toronto. I hope that you enjoy this brief but rare opportunity as much as I did!

Dec 20
2023

UK Supreme Court rules AI is not an inventor

The ruling follows a similar decision denying patent registrations naming AI as creators.

The UK Supreme Court ruled that AI cannot get patents, declaring it cannot be named as an inventor of new products because the law considers only humans or companies to be creators.

It follows a similar decision in the US.

Dec 20
2023

Four trends that changed AI in 2023

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This has been one of the craziest years in AI in a long time: endless product launches, boardroom coups, intense policy debates about AI doom, and a race to find the next big thing. But we’ve also seen concrete tools and policies aimed at getting the AI sector to behave more responsibly and hold powerful players accountable. That gives me a lot of hope for the future of AI.

Dec 20
2023

Google’s Gemini: Challenging OpenAI ChatGPT And Changing The Game

This week, Google rocked the technology world with the unveiling of Gemini — an artificial intelligence system representing their most significant leap in AI capabilities. Hailed as a potential game-changer across industries, Gemini combines data types like never before to unlock new possibilities in machine learning.

With three distinct versions tailored to different needs, Gemini points to a future powered by AI that can match and even outperform human intelligence. Its multimodal nature builds on yet goes far beyond predecessors like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 in its ability to understand our complex world dynamically.

As Google sets its sights on real-world deployment, Gemini prompts critical ethical questions around responsibility and safety. If leveraged conscientiously, its potential applications span from mundane productivity tasks to world-changing scientific breakthroughs.

Dec 20
2023

Is GM’s Mary Barra in Love with Tesla?

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Dec 20
2023

The Biggest Billionaire Winners Of 2023: 10 Who Gained $500 BIllion

The AI frenzy helped drive up the fortunes of the wealthiest tech tycoons.

Dec 20
2023

The more workers use AI, the more they worry about their job security, survey finds

Most workers say AI makes them more productive, but the more they use the technology, the more they worry about their jobs, a new CNBC|SurveyMonkey poll finds.

Dec 20
2023

Tesla’s Victory Over VW: Cathie and Elon’s Meeting Sparks Industry Shift

Tesla is poised to lead the future of autonomous vehicles and the electric car market, with the potential for the Model Y to become the best-selling vehicle and the end of legacy auto manufacturers on the horizon Questions to inspire discussion What is the speaker’s background and expertise? —The speaker has a backgrou.

Dec 20
2023

Portable, Non-invasive, Mindreading AI turns Thoughts into Text

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.

Dec 20
2023

Revolutionary Robotic Blended-Wing Aircraft Set to Transform Cargo Transport

Summary: A novel aircraft design pioneered by startup Natilus could dramatically alter the cargo transportation industry, offering larger capacities, reduced emissions, and futuristic remote control options.

In the field of aviation technology, a groundbreaking blended-wing robotic aircraft presents a future where efficient and sustainable cargo planes are the norm. The company pioneering this effort, Natilus, has built a model that harmonizes ecological concerns with the need for faster and cost-effective transportation.

Drawing from the source article, the unconventional plane differs from traditional airliners with its distinct diamond-shaped body that facilitates a more spacious cargo hold. This design enables up to 60 percent more cargo to be carried compared to the current models in use. Furthermore, it notably claims to cut carbon emissions by half, a crucial development for an industry under increasing pressure to become more environmentally friendly.