The Digital Speaker (Page 227)

The tug-of-war between Big Tech, AI, and humanity's future.

Tech behemoths Microsoft and Alphabet/Google's accelerating AI prowess pose risks, including job losses and privacy invasion. To prevent a dystopian future, the adoption of individual data rights, strengthened privacy regulations, and a graduated corporate tax system is crucia...

7 Transformative Principles for Thriving in an Evolving Technological Landscape

Understanding how to navigate this evolving landscape is paramount as we stand on the precipice of an unprecedented digital transformation. My latest article is an attempt to shed light on this critical aspect.

Google's ad magic: when AI becomes the creative genius.

Google, ever the innovator! Their latest brainchild? AI tools for ad creation, taking cues from ChatGPT and DALL-E. It's a whole new approach to digital advertising. Advertisers will get 'creative freedom', and Google will boost revenue.

Crypto makes the metaverse go round.

80% of metaverse users are already using crypto, according to a Paypal survey, with a substantial 56% planning to increase their crypto use over the next five years! Even amid market downturns, a solid majority are keen on getting paid in crypto over fiat, affirming the robust...

The metaverse and generative AI; a happy marriage or a disaster.

In February, I delivered a talk about how generative AI will unleash the metaverse; a few months later, the media pronounced the metaverse already dead. I think this is shortsighted as humans are made for a 3D immersive internet instead of a 2D internet. The rise of generative...

Text-to-VR is now a reality.

With just a few words like "A person walks, stops, and waves," we can now conjure up lifelike 3D avatars that dance to our whims! An automated system works its magic, transforming basic bone animations into fully-realized 3D characters. The action may be simple, but the possib...

Traditional banks are connecting to crypto networks.

Swift and Chainlink are launching a series of experiments to test the integration of various financial institutions with multiple blockchain networks, marking a significant stride for the crypto industry.

AI on the Brink: Risk evaluations and the nuclear safety blueprint.

AI experts call for early risk evaluation in AI development, akin to nuclear safety protocols. They suggest identifying 'extreme' risks and, if too high, halting development until mitigated. However, the lack of systematic risk assessment and understanding of AI algorithms' wo...

Augmenting Urban Landscapes: How AR and Generative AI Will Change Your City

Picture a city that comes alive with digital overlays, a city that adapts and responds to your needs, preferences and dreams. Imagine how augmented reality and generative AI can transform the urban landscape, creating a dynamic symphony of information, interaction, and inspira...

It is official: AI experts warn of the risk of human extinction.

Prominent AI experts warn of existential threats from unchecked artificial intelligence, drawing parallels to risks like pandemics and nuclear war. They call for a global priority to mitigate these risks despite some deeming such fears exaggerated. I very much agree with this ...

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