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Feb 10, 2024

Google’s Gemini is now in everything. Here’s how you can try it out

Posted by in category: futurism

Gmail, Docs, and more will now come with Gemini baked in. But Europeans will have to wait before they can download the app.

Feb 10, 2024

Notion acquires privacy-focused productivity platform Skiff

Posted by in category: encryption

Notion launched its new calendar based on Cron last month, but its productivity suit can soon have more privacy-focused offerings.


Notion announced that it has acquired Skiff, a platform that offers end-to-end encrypted file storage, docs, calendar events, and email.

Feb 10, 2024

Meet Goody-2, the AI too ethical to discuss literally anything

Posted by in categories: ethics, robotics/AI

Every company or organization putting out an AI model has to make a decision on what, if any, boundaries to set on what it will and won’t discuss. Goody-2 takes this quest for ethics to an extreme by declining to talk about anything whatsoever.

The chatbot is clearly a satire of what some perceive as coddling by AI service providers, some of whom (but not all) can and do (but not always) err on the side of safety when a topic of conversation might lead the model into dangerous territory.

For instance, one may ask about the history of napalm quite safely, but asking how to make it at home will trigger safety mechanisms and the model will usually demur or offer a light scolding. Exactly what is and isn’t appropriate is up to the company, but increasingly also concerned governments.

Feb 10, 2024

Why Nvidia Is Entering The $30B Market For Custom Chips

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Nvidia’s largest customers (e.g., Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI) are developing AI chips that compete with Nvidia, presenting a potential long-term threat to the AI leader.


Nvidia could become a tech licensing powerhouse.

Feb 10, 2024

Airport 4.0: The Future Of Airports Takes Flight

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, security

Imagine stepping into an airport where queues are relics of the past, replaced by seamless journeys orchestrated by intelligent machines. This isn’t science fiction – it’s the dawn of Airport 4.0, the cognitive era where airports transform from transit hubs into dynamic, personalized experiences.

As a frequent traveler myself, I’ve spent countless hours navigating the labyrinthine world of airports. The frustration of long lines, the stress of security checks, the wasted time waiting – it’s all too familiar. But Airport 4.0 paints a radically different picture. Facial recognition whisks me past security, AI-powered apps anticipate my needs, and personalized recommendations guide me to hidden gems within the terminal. This isn’t just a convenience; it’s a paradigm shift that unlocks a world of possibilities. Today, as we stand on the brink of the cognitive era, I’m keen to share my insights on how Airport 4.0 is reshaping the future of air travel, making it not just a journey from A to B but an experience in its own right.

A new report on Future of Airports from Markets and Markets Foresighting team delves into what will be a future airport.

Feb 10, 2024

Will AI Undermine Human Dignity?

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

If AI can do parts of your job with greater efficiency and wisdom, how does that make you feel about your own self-worth?


The rise of AI will change how people consider their own self-worth and their ability to impact their communties for the better. Let’s see how this unfolds.

Feb 10, 2024

Researchers unveil new and improved method to study the brain

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry, neuroscience

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have unveiled a revolutionary method to study the microscopic structures of the human brain. The study, led by Benjamin Creekmore in the labs of Yi-Wei Chang and Edward Lee, promises to enhance our understanding of various brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis.

Cryo-electron tomography takes center stage

Traditionally, scientists have utilized electron microscopy to explore and comprehend the intricate details of cellular structures within the brain. However, this method has been fraught with challenges, such as the alteration of cell structures due to the addition of chemicals and physical tissue cutting.

Feb 10, 2024

Quantum computers can still be beaten by traditional PCs with new method

Posted by in categories: computing, information science, quantum physics

Classical computers can sometimes outperform quantum computers thanks to new algorithms, challenging the idea that quantum always prevails.


NYU researchers have developed a new method that allows classical computers to perform certain tasks faster and more efficiently than quantum computers.

Feb 10, 2024

Sydney leads $2.3M project for autonomous in-orbit satellite maintenance

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, satellites

The new project will develop robotic satellite technologies to reliably connect with other satellites to perform in-orbit repairs and maintenance.


Explore the future of space technology as the University of Sydney pioneers a $2.3 million initiative in collaboration with industry leaders.

Feb 10, 2024

Sam Altman aims to raise a staggering $7 trillion to challenge Nvidia’s monopoly

Posted by in categories: government, robotics/AI

Altman estimates that he would need between $5 trillion and $7 trillion to overhaul the semiconductor industry, which is currently dominated by Nvidia, the leading provider of graphics processing units (GPUs) for AI applications. Nvidia’s market cap has soared to $1.72 trillion in 2023, surpassing many tech giants such as Amazon and Alphabet. Altman wants to challenge Nvidia’s monopoly and create more competition and innovation in the AI chip market.

White House’s $11 billion bet on US semiconductor

Meanwhile, The White House announced the US government’s plan to spend $11 billion on semiconductor-related research and development on Friday. This move comes in the wake of Congress approving the Chips and Science Act in August 2022, which provides $52.7 billion for semiconductor production and R&D. Of this, $39 billion is allocated for subsidies and $11 billion for R&D.