Quantum leap: IBM's race to error-free quantum computing.

IBM's quantum computing saga is less about quantum leap and more about quantum steps, with their new heron chip leading the charge. It's not about stuffing more qubits into a chip but making each qubit count—like a high-stakes game of quantum Tetris. By 2029, they're betting o...

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The OpenAI board ruptured ahead of Altman's ousting.

A lot has happened in the past week, but this article provides some great insights into the OpenAI saga. In the months before his board abruptly ousted Openai CEO Sam Altman, directors had engaged in bitter feuds stemming from perceived criticism of the company in a co-authore...

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Developers can enter a flow state with an AI sidekick.

Artificial intelligence tools like automated code generation and enhanced system observability speed software development and help developers achieve the coveted "flow state" of complete immersive focus. By handling mundane tasks, AI lets coders concentrate on knotty strategic...

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The Pentagon is pushing AI killer bots.

The Pentagon seeks to rapidly develop AI-controlled drones and weapons that can independently decide to kill people on the battlefield. What could possibly go wrong? Though touted as giving the US an advantage, I think it is very worrisome that we will soon have “killer robots...

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Synthetic Minds: the impact of AI on office work

This week's Synthetic Minds examines the impact of AI on office employees, ethical concerns with AI killer bots, and the role of AI in software development. It also discusses excessive food wastage and the latest trends in digital news, offering crucial insights for staying ah...

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