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In a recent experiment, researchers used large language models to translate brain activity into words. Translating Brain Activity into Words In this study, researchers utilized magnetic resonance imaging (M.R.I.) to collect brain activity data from three participants while they listened to 16 hours of narrative stories. The goal of this experiment was to train a…
Computer scientists who played a significant role in developing today’s artificial intelligence technology are raising concerns about its potential dangers, but they do not agree on the specific risks or how to prevent them. The Risks and Concerns Surrounding Artificial Intelligence Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned figure in AI and dubbed as the “Godfather of AI,”…
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, are becoming increasingly prevalent. While the potential benefits of this technology are vast, a number of issues related to these tools have come to light. This article is the first in a series that will examine the problems associated with generative AI, in anticipation of the upcoming…
Located in a suburban area on the outskirts of Hamburg, Germany, there is a single word, “LAION,” scrawled in pencil on a mailbox. This is the home of high school teacher Christoph Schuhmann, who is behind a massive data gathering effort that has become central to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom that has captured the…
All the rumors about the iPhone 15, expected in 2023. Apple released its iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models in September 2022. However, rumors about the iPhone 15 have been circulating for some time now. Despite the phone being several months away, Apple has struggled to keep its product lineup a secret due to the…
Depending on the individual you ask, it is believed that quantum computers could either lead to the breaking of the internet, making almost all data security protocols obsolete, or provide a solution to the climate crisis through computational power. These powerful devices, which utilize the properties of quantum mechanics, are currently a topic of much…
The global technology intelligence firm, ABI Research, has released a new whitepaper titled “74 Technology Trends That Will—and Will Not—Shape 2023”. The paper identifies 41 technology trends that are likely to shape the technology market in the year ahead, while another 33 trends that have been heavily speculated but are less likely to have a…
The first artificial intelligence (AI) system was a robotic mouse that could find its way out of a labyrinth, built by Claude Shannon in 1950. The technology has come a long way since, explains an expert, as he retraces the brief history of computers and AI to see what we can expect for the future….
Deloitte’s team of analysts have recently made predictions about the most significant technology trends that they believe will shape the upcoming year. They have considered the evolving industry landscape while framing the core trends such as machine learning, cloud computing, and blockchain, with the aim of highlighting their practical applications rather than mere abstract concepts….
Apple is renowned for its exceptional design abilities, with everything from the iPhone to the Apple Watch functioning seamlessly. However, Cupertino’s best has been known to make some design errors, with none provoking the internet more than the Magic Mouse 2. The Magic Mouse 2 is a typically sophisticated-looking Apple accessory and has even made…