This week’s Synthetic Minds podcast features a riveting dialogue with Karl Schroeder about science fiction's role in understanding and navigating future technologies. I also discuss AI's impact on various sectors, revolutionary battery technology, and the emergence of AI-powered scams.
Read MoreIn a rapidly evolving tech world, organisations must embrace futures thinking. Karl Schroeder, a sci-fi author & foresight expert, offers insights through storytelling & foresight. He emphasises the power of narratives in conveying complex concepts for better preparedness.
Read MoreGoogle DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs just released AlphaFold 3, which represents a landmark advancement in computational biology. This innovative AI model enhances our capacity to understand the fundamental building blocks of life.
Read MoreOpenAI is set to challenge Google's longstanding dominance in the search engine market with the anticipated launch of a ChatGPT-powered search engine. This new engine, rumoured to integrate AI capabilities deeply with live data, aims to enhance user interactions beyond traditional search queries
Read MoreAmid the whirlwind of advancements in artificial intelligence, Warren Buffett raises a stark warning about an emerging threat: the rise of AI-powered scams, particularly through the use of deepfakes.
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking move, Chinese researchers have significantly advanced battery technology by developing a water-based battery that doubles the energy capacity compared to traditional lithium cells and enhances safety by eliminating the risk of flammability.
Read MoreForget hackers in hoodies; 2024 is the year AI becomes an invisible weapon, and cybersecurity has never faced a more elusive foe. Forrester's 2024 cybersecurity report unveils a chilling reality: weaponised AI is reshaping cyber threats into more complex and elusive dangers.
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking clinical trial involving nearly 16,000 patients across two hospitals, an AI system trained to interpret electrocardiograms demonstrated a remarkable capacity to save lives by identifying patients at high risk of mortality.
Read MoreThis week’s Synthetic Minds covers the rise of superintelligence, the race to revolutionize brain-computer interfaces, the threat of deepfakes in education, and Tesla’s groundbreaking Robotaxi service. Join us as we explore how these technologies are reshaping our world.
Read MoreMed-Gemini excels in interpreting the nuanced context of medical dialogues, crucial for accurate diagnosis. By breaking away from a one-size-fits-all model and using a family of specialized models, it promises enhanced accuracy and interpretability.
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