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Feb 11, 2024

The Game Changer: How AI Is Transforming The World Of Sports Gambling

Posted by in categories: entertainment, information science, robotics/AI

In the adrenaline-fueled arena of sports gambling, a revolution is unfolding — one powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This technological marvel is transforming the art of sports betting from a game of chance into a symphony of data-driven precision. Let us explore the burgeoning world where AI intersects with sports gambling, turning bettors from mere spectators into strategic players in a game where data, algorithms, and probabilities redefine the odds.

Sports gambling, a realm where intuition, experience, and sometimes sheer luck have traditionally dictated the rules, is undergoing a transformative shift. AI, with its unparalleled ability to analyze vast datasets and discern patterns beyond human capability, is emerging as the new MVP in this field. This transition from gut-driven bets to AI-powered predictions is not just about increasing the odds of winning; it’s about elevating sports gambling to an art of calculated strategies.

At the heart of AI’s influence in sports gambling lies predictive analytics. Companies like Stratagem and Stats Perform are harnessing the power of AI to analyze historical data, player statistics, and even weather conditions to predict game outcomes with astonishing accuracy. For instance, Stratagem uses advanced machine learning algorithms to turn data from thousands of past games into insightful betting strategies, offering gamblers an edge that was unimaginable a few years ago.

Feb 11, 2024

UK’s AI Safety Institute ‘needs to set standards rather than do testing’

Posted by in categories: government, robotics/AI

He added, however, that “the technology is moving fast as well”. He said the institute should put in place standards that other governments and companies can follow, such as “red teaming”, where specialists simulate misuse of an AI model, rather than take on all the work itself.

Warner said the government could find itself in a situation where it was “red teaming everything” and that a backlog could build up “where they don’t have the bandwidth to get to all the models fast enough”

Referring to the institute’s potential as an international standard setter, he said: “They can set really brilliant standards such that other governments, other companies … can red team to those standards. So it’s a much more scalable, long-term vision for how to keep these things safe.”

Feb 11, 2024

Apple’s Vision Pro could be a mainstream but maybe after four generations

Posted by in categories: computing, futurism

Apple is known for its “One More Thing” moments, unveiling a new product to revolutionize the industry. The Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first augmented reality headset, was supposed to be one of those products. But according to a recent report, it might take Apple a few more years and a few more versions to achieve its vision.

A revolutionary product that will become affordable eventually

The Apple Vision Pro, launched in late 2023, is a sleek and futuristic device that lets users interact with digital content overlayed in the real world. It runs on visionOS, a new operating system designed for immersive experiences. It also comes with a hefty price tag of $3,500, making it a niche product for early adopters and enthusiasts.

Feb 11, 2024

MIT PhDs transform aviation with self-flying helicopters

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, transportation

Rotor is retrofitting existing helicopters with a suite of sensors and software to remove the pilot from some of the most dangerous flights and expand use cases for aviation more broadly.


Meet Rotor Technologies, a startup retrofitting helicopters for autonomous flights. Safer skies and a vision for a better experience.

Feb 11, 2024

Tokyo scientists create nanoscrolls for next-gen tech

Posted by in categories: innovation, nanotechnology

Researchers achieved a major breakthrough by crafting nanoscrolls using Janus nanosheets.


Discover the future of nanotechnology as Tokyo scientists pioneer a method to roll atomically thin sheets into nanoscrolls.

Feb 11, 2024

MIT’s new ultrasound sticker can check your internal organs for disease

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, electronics

A new stamp-sized ultrasound sticker developed by MIT can help monitor organ stiffness and detect diseases and tumor progression.


The MIT-developed sensor could detect signs of disease such as liver and kidney failure, and the progression of solid tumors.

Feb 11, 2024

Valentine’s Day for Singles: Self-Love and Outdoor Activities

Posted by in category: futurism

Valentine’s Day can be a great opportunity for couples to celebrate and appreciate each other. But what if you’re single?

Feb 11, 2024

Over 2 billion tons of rare Earth mineral found in US could make country the new ‘world leader’

Posted by in category: computing

That’ll be a nice tipping point. Now we need to depend less on Taiwan for chip making or move it to the USA and maybe China will lose interest a bit.


The US could soon become a world leader in rare earth minerals after over two billion metric tons were found in Wyoming.

The discovery could mean America taking over China, whose supplies stand at 44 million metric tons.

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Feb 11, 2024

This building made of growing trees could change the way we think about architecture

Posted by in category: futurism

Using trees and a scaffold, Terreform One is growing the building of the future.

Feb 11, 2024

Altermagnets: A new chapter in magnetism and thermal science

Posted by in categories: materials, science

In a new study, scientists have investigated the newly discovered class of altermagnetic materials for their thermal properties, offering insights into the distinctive nature of altermagnets for spin-caloritronic applications.

Magnetism is an old and well-researched topic, lending itself to many applications, like motors and transformers. However, new magnetic materials and phenomena are being studied and discovered, one of which is altermagnets.

Altermagnets exhibit a unique blend of magnetic characteristics, setting them apart from conventional magnetic materials like ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. These materials exhibit properties observed in both ferromagnets and antiferromagnets, making their study enticing.