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Dec 31
2023

For all the hype in 2023, we still don’t know what AI’s long-term impact will be

As with the printing press and the dotcom boom, initial frenzy and speculation obscures the lasting legacy of new technologies.

Dec 31
2023

The ‘Effective Accelerationism’ movement doesn’t care if humans are replaced by AI as long as they’re there to make money from it

The Effective Accelerationism movement — a staunchly pro-AI ideology that has Silicon Valley split over how artificial intelligence should be regulated — appears to be walking a razor’s edge between being a techno-libertarian philosophy and a nihilistic, even reckless, approach to advancing one of…

Silicon Valley’s new ideological faction, called Effective Accelerationism or e/acc, is focused on the pursuit of AI development with no guardrails to slow its growth.

Dec 31
2023

Researchers train AI chatbots to ‘jailbreak’ rival chatbots — and automate the process

‘Masterkey’ method means that if a Chatbot is updated, a new jailbreak can be automatically applied.

Dec 31
2023

China Baidu ERNIE Bot Now Ranking As The #1 Chinese AI Chatbot

There has been a lot of publicity on generative AI “chat bot” innovations across North America; OpenAI’s ChatGPT4, Google’s Bard, and most recently AmazonQ are all at the competitive generative AI trough.

This blog highlights China’s ERNIE Bot, and other leading chat bots and provides insights on the generative AI chat bot market.

Dec 31
2023

How Nikon, Sony and Canon are fighting deepfakes with new technology

Nikon, Sony Group, and Canon are working on embedding digital signatures in their cameras, which will act as proof of origin and integrity for the images.

Dec 31
2023

Earth’s core wobbles every 8.5 years, new study finds

Recent Chinese research discovers an 8.5-year wobble in Earth’s inner core, potentially affecting the planet’s magnetic field.

Scientists reveal a cyclical movement in Earth’s core, shedding light on its inner dynamics and potential impact on Earth’s magnetic field.

Dec 31
2023

World’s longest undersea cable begins powering 2.5 million British homes

British consumers can will save 500 million pounds over the next decade thanks to the Viking link electricity interconnector.

Viking Link, the world’s longest interconnector, begins operations, linking the UK and Denmark for cleaner, cheaper, and secure energy.

Dec 31
2023

Plenty’s high-tech robot farm is transforming traditional agriculture

The firm developed vertical farming and integrated advanced robotics to handle tasks such as planting, harvesting, and ensuring efficient, automated processes.

A cutting-edge technology indoor vertical farm could transform food production. Plenty, a San Francisco-based company, curated a high-tech robot farm.

Vertical farming involves growing crops in stacked towers indoors while advanced robotics handle tasks from seed planting to harvesting, ensuring efficient, automated processes.

What’s so ‘high-tech’ about Plenty’s farm?

This indoor farm employs a precisely controlled environment, including custom LED lighting systems that mimic sunlight to optimize plant growth, flavor, and texture while minimizing energy consumption.

Dec 31
2023

Populous reveals futuristic design for Saudi Arabia’s new gaming hub

There is more to Saudi Arabia than just oil.

Populous unveils their design for the Qiddiya City Esports Arena in Saudi Arabia, aimed to make the country a global hub for gaming.

Dec 31
2023

Quantum state of matter made with ‘dipolar’ molecules for first time

A quantum state of matter comprising molecules with opposite charges at each end has been made for the first time. It could help probe our understanding of the quantum properties of exotic materials.

By Karmela Padavic-Callaghan