The recent discussions at Davos 2024 marked a significant shift in the AI discourse, moving from wide-eyed wonder to a more grounded, risk-aware approach. This pivot reflects a growing awareness of AI's double-edged nature – its potential for tremendous benefit alongside serio...
Read MoreThe dawn of autonomous unicorns is upon us. AI-powered companies, where algorithms could soon run businesses with minimal human intervention, are around the corner and could disrupt the startup landscape (and society).
Read MoreEmbarking on a journey into the future isn't just a sci-fi enthusiast's dream anymore, but a strategic necessity in today's rapidly evolving world. To be ready for tomorrow, it is time to embrace Futures Thinking, a discipline that transcends traditional forecasting.
Read MoreIn a blend of Silicon Valley ambition and sci-fi fantasy, some of the wealthiest tech moguls, including Peter Thiel, are betting on a frozen path to immortality. The intriguing intersection of cryonics and wealth preservation brings together billionaires trying to cheat death ...
Read MoreIn a twist that might make you look at your pencil differently, scientists have thrown graphite into the ring as a contender for room-temperature superconductivity.
Read MoreThe current AI-rich landscape might look like it will take all jobs, but human skills are still invaluable. Recent research shows that AI doesn't replace but rather reshapes jobs, acting more like a high-tech collaborator than a competitor.
Read MoreChallenging the view of large language models (LLMs) as simple "stochastic parrots," new research spearheaded by Sanjeev Arora and Anirudh Goyal reveals a more complex picture. These AI behemoths, exemplified by ChatGPT and Bard, are evolving beyond mere mimicry to show signs ...
Read MoreIn a classic tale of technology meets regulatory oversight, the FTC decided to start an investigation into the investments of tech giants in AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Read MoreA radical new approach to AI safety is appearing, embedding constraints within silicon chips, essentially etching AI control mechanisms into the very hardware that powers them.
Read MoreThere is a brewing conflict in the art world: the clash between generative AI and traditional artists. British artists, including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, find themselves unwittingly training the AI they now challenge.
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