Nick Bostrom, a renowned philosopher, has gained attention for his work contemplating the existential risks posed by technological advancements, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. However, despite the seriousness of the subject matter, Bostrom himself appears surprisingly upbeat and optimistic when discussing these complex topics. Bostrom’s latest book, “Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in
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Microsoft is taking a major step towards a passwordless future by fully rolling out passkey support for all consumer accounts. This new feature, which was enabled in Windows 11 last year, allows Microsoft account owners to generate passkeys across Windows, Android, and iOS devices. Passkeys make it easy to sign in to a Microsoft account
The way in which we perceive the world around us is heavily reliant on the information that objects provide based on how they interact with wavelengths of light, otherwise known as color. Color can alert us to the safety of food or the temperature of metal. In the field of medicine, color plays a critical
Total War: Pharaoh’s is undergoing a major expansion with new content being added to enhance the campaign experience for players. This includes the addition of new gameplay areas that are shaped after Mesopotamia and Aegea, bringing a fresh challenge to the game. In addition to the new map areas, players can also expect a host
In a time where TikTok has been facing various challenges, including investigations by the EU and the forced sell-off in the U.S., the platform has recently announced a positive development. TikTok has reached a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (U.M.G.), marking a significant moment of collaboration between the two organizations. Previously, Universal
Gravity is a fundamental force that governs our universe, yet its true nature remains a mystery. The question of whether gravity is fundamentally quantum or classical has puzzled scientists for years. Experimental proposals to tackle this question have faced challenges due to the difficulty of creating quantum entanglement between heavy, macroscopic masses. However, a recent
In a recent study conducted by researchers, an AI tool was tested for its effectiveness in identifying suspicious transactions related to cryptocurrency exchanges. The AI tool successfully identified 52 chains of transactions that were ultimately linked to illicit activities, with 14 of those accounts already flagged by the exchange for potential money laundering or fraud.
Nvidia, a leading company in the graphics processing industry, is continually innovating its experimental ChatRTX chatbot by introducing new AI models for RTX GPU owners. This chatbot runs locally on a Windows PC and provides users with the ability to query personal documents, search through photos, and even interact with voice commands. The recent updates
Recently, a Catholic media ministry known as Catholic Answers introduced a novel concept in the form of a generative AI priest chatbot named Father Justin. This AI priest was designed to provide answers to questions revolving around the Catholic Church and its doctrines using a large language model. However, what ensued after the launch of
The development of robots for maintenance tasks has shown great promise in recent years. Engineers have successfully created a variety of robots designed to help maintain and repair infrastructure. However, many of these robots are limited by the need for external power sources. The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, and