The former Google CEO hopes that companies, Congress, and regulators will take his advice on board—before it’s too late.
The coming year will be one of seismic political shifts.
The teacher shortage crisis is a major concern, casting a shadow on educational quality across the globe. In this academic climate, the rise of AI in the classroom sparks both hope and skepticism. Alpha school is leading the way, devoid of traditional teachers and reliant on its AI-powered curriculum and “guide” system. This innovative approach offers a glimpse of a promising future where technology and human ingenuity merge to redefine education.
AI has become a game-changer in education by customizing learning experiences according to students’ individual learning styles and paces. Alpha’s app-based tutoring system is a prime example of this. It is personalized for each student’s strengths and weaknesses, a significant departure from the traditional “one-size-fits-all” classroom approach. For instance, consider a child who struggles with math concepts. AI can modify the exercises and explanations to suit their learning style, enabling them to understand the material better.
Moreover, this AI-driven education system offers instant and detailed feedback, which may be lacking in some schools. Such immediate response fosters a deeper understanding and encourages a more engaged learning process. This level of individualized attention is a powerful tool for enhancing knowledge and engagement.
At the end of a Vincent van Gogh exhibit at Musée D’Orsay, the artist himself awaits visitors, dressed in a dapper blue jacket and ready to answer their questions.
At the Musée D’Orsay, a digital version of the legendary painter has answers to your questions. Including why he committed suicide.
A video released by a Chinese state broadcaster shows the use of Microsoft Hololens 2 to simulate maintenance on a warplane.
The Chinese military is reported to be utilizing mixed-reality goggles manufactured by Microsoft for equipment maintenance, as shown in a video released by a state broadcaster.
On Tuesday, CCTV-7, the military channel of the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, broadcasted a brief clip depicting an engineer-in-training from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force using Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 to simulate maintenance on a warplane.
In the provided video, a member of the PLA Air Force is seen donning the HoloLens 2 headset created by Microsoft. Before him, a 3D hologram displays an interface featuring Microsoft applications, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
DeepMind’s FunSearch discovers new mathematical knowledge and algorithms.
Google DeepMind has triumphantly cracked an age-old mathematical mystery using a method called FunSearch.
The math problem that FunSearch has solved is the famous cap set problem in pure mathematics, which has stumped even the brightest human mathematicians.
Project Kuiper seeks to deploy a swarm of small satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) to enhance global broadband access, particularly to remote locations of the planet.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper initiative has marked a significant achievement with the successful in-orbit testing of a critical technology known as optical inter-satellite links (OISL).
Amazon had previously kept details of this technology confidential, but it has now been revealed that OISL enables laser communications between satellites.
The company revealed in a recent press release that this optical communication-based technology employs infrared lasers to transmit data between satellites in low-Earth orbit.
Intel launched a range of new products, including Gaudi3, a chip for generative AI software, Core Ultra, a chip for Windows laptops and PCs, and Xeon, a chip for servers.
SITA’s report uncovers the changing landscape of travel including the rise of Generative AI and Urban Air Mobility, shaping a dynamic industry landscape by 2033.
Embark on a transformative journey into the future of travel with SITA’s groundbreaking report, unveiling trends like Generative AI and Urban Air Mobility.
The reactor uses tiny balls of fuel and heats gas to generate electricity.
In what can be termed a significant achievement in the development of next-generation nuclear reactor technology, China claims to have successfully commissioned the world’s first Generation IV commercial nuclear reactor.
The Shidao Bay Nuclear Power Plant’s HTR-PM high-temperature gas-cooled (HTGR) pebble-bed reactor, situated in Shidao Bay, Shandong Province, reportedly commenced operations earlier this month. According to China’s National Energy Administration (NEA), the feat was achieved following a 168-hour demonstration run on December 6.
The HTR-PM Demo project is a joint initiative led by Tsinghua University for R&D and primary components/systems design, China Huaneng Group Co. as the plant owner and operator, and China National Nuclear Co. (CNNC) serving as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor and fuel manufacturer.
The operation cost for the Digit robot is reportedly estimated to be in the range of $10 to $12 per hour.
In a significant leap toward the future, humanoid robots are quietly but steadily becoming an integral part of our daily lives, taking on a myriad of tasks that were once solely the domain of living beings. From assisting with household chores to working alongside humans in professional settings, these machines are slowly reshaping how we live and work.
One of the largest logistics providers, GXO Logistics, has introduced another instance of humanoid robots in warehouse operations by deploying Agility Robotics’ Digit. The robot is undergoing a pilot testing program for logistics tasks at the SPANX facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia.