In the digital ocean where AI is the newest shark, there is the new reality of weaponized large language models (LLMs). It's not just about AI writing witty emails anymore; we're talking about AI that can craft persuasive, manipulative messages with the finesse of a seasoned d...
Read MoreGoogle unveils MusicFX, a revolutionary AI tool that transforms text prompts into unique instrumental tracks, pioneering a new wave in music creation. While it opens doors for musical experimentation, it treads carefully, avoiding specific artists and vocals to respect origina...
Read MoreSpaceX's Starlink broadband satellite network, with over 5,000 spacecraft in orbit, is fueling the company's growth by connecting remote regions and generating over $1 billion in 2022 revenue. But astronomical and environmental concerns are mounting over Starlink's breakneck e...
Read MoreExplaining a technical topic in an engaging, humorous way is difficult, and using Google to find examples is nearly impossible. Fortunately, ChatGPT can help find a niche piece by an influential writer to give a spark of creativity. By finding invisible giants, creators can st...
Read MoreThis week's Synthetic Minds covers our post-truth world, advances in AI computing powering a human brain-like supercomputer, warnings about tech optimists influencing policies, mind-reading systems that raise privacy concerns, CRISPR and an explosive growth forecast.
Read MoreA few months ago, I wrote about organoids, and science fiction meets reality a lot faster than expected as researchers blend lab-grown brain organoids with AI, creating neural nets that learn like human brains but with a fraction of the energy. It's early days, but this 'Brain...
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking TED talk, Dr. Mark van Rijmenam addresses the post-truth world shaped by AI, deepfakes, and ChatGPT. He outlines a three-tier approach - Education, Verification, and Regulation - to navigate and thrive in this new era, drawing from his experience as an optimistic dystopian.
Read MoreI'm thrilled to share that my groundbreaking TEDx talk, "Ensuring a Thriving Digital Future in a Post-Truth World," is now available online! Starting with a digital deepfake of myself, I dive into the swirling currents of our post-truth era, where AI technologies like deepfake...
Read MoreAs AI transitions from hype to production, data lineage, tracing the flow and purpose of data, becomes critical. It's like a detective story, ensuring AI doesn't fumble in the dark with data, crucial for compliance and accurate outcomes in an era of stricter regulations and sm...
Read MoreAccenture's CTO, Paul Daugherty, strikes a chord at the brainstorm AI conference with a call to invest in people, not just technology. He warns of a future where job "consolidation" is inevitable due to AI, but the real concern lies in those left behind - the ones not wielding...
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