Scientist and A.I. expert Gary Marcus answers the internet’s burning questions about artificial intelligence. Will ChatGPT end college essays? Is Furby A.I.? How close are we to truly self-driving cars? Is the Turing test outdated? Gary answers all these questions and much more!
How Quantum Computers Break The Internet… Starting Now
A quantum computer in the next decade could crack the encryption our society relies on using Shor’s Algorithm
How concrete could become a surprising climate solution – BBC News
Could one of the world’s most destructive materials become part of the solution to the climate crisis?
After water, concrete is the second most consumed material on the planet, with a colossal 30 billion tonnes used each year.
It has a serious emissions problem though, accounting for more than 8% of all greenhouse gases in 2021.
However, innovative new technology could offer a way to revolutionise the construction industry, creating new forms of concrete that actively capture and store CO2.
Game theory can explain humanity’s biggest problem | Steven Pinker
Cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker argues that while the Enlightenment ideals of using knowledge to enhance human well-being are not inherently natural to us, they are vital for societal progress.
But one obstacle standing in front of greater progress centers on game theory, particularly situations involving the tragedy of the commons. The tragedy of the commons describes a predicament in which individuals independently pursue their own interests, leading to the overexploitation and eventual depletion of a shared resource, ultimately harming everyone’s well-being.
According to Pinker, one example of a tragedy of the commons lies within what we choose to believe in public. An individual might be incentivized to believe in something because it will make them look good to people in their circle. But if enough people behave in this way, the likely consequence is that fewer people will be incentivized to earnestly search for truth.
Still, Pinker maintains a hopeful outlook. He cites advancements in science and morality as evidence of progress, and he argues that humanistic values hold an inherent advantage, as they appeal to universal human desires and shared experiences.
Microsoft’s AI Future of Work Event: Everything Revealed in 8 Minutes
At a media event in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and his team shows off new advancements in artificial intelligence with its productivity tools, like Outlook and Teams.
Microsoft to Bring OpenAI’s Chatbot Tech to Office Apps, CEO Says
Microsoft is infusing OpenAI’s technology in its Office apps. The new software suite leverages the power of OpenAI’s new GPT-4 platform. Debuting in the coming months, Microsoft is already testing it with 20 companies, including 8 Fortune 500. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks exclusively with Emily Chang about how these new AI-powered assistants will transform the future of work.
GPT 4: Full Breakdown (14 Crazy Details You May Have Missed) – Last One is Extra Wild
I just read the entire technical report on GPT 4, not just the promotional hype. And boy does it have some interesting details. I have gathered the 14 extra details that you, or at least the media, may miss from the release. The last one is more than a little wild.
Breaking down ethical questions surrounding new chatbot GPT-4
Open A.I. recently unveiled a newer version of ChatGPT called GPT-4 which is considered to be a more precise model. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz is joined by Wall Street Journal tech reporter Deepa Seetharaman to break down the launch around the company’s latest tool and the potential risks that the technology may impose.
ChatGPT: Artificial Intelligence, chatbots and a world of unknowns | 60 Minutes
Lesley Stahl speaks with Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, and others about the emerging industry of artificial intelligence systems people can have conversations with.
“60 Minutes” is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the broadcast began in 1968 and is still a hit, over 50 seasons later, regularly making Nielsen’s Top 10.
Decentralization Explained in One Minute: Bitcoin vs. Altcoins
Through this one minute animation, we will find out what decentralization in let’s call it a financial sense is in the first place as well as what the ramifications are with respect to the cryptocurrency landscape.
More specifically, a meaningful understanding of what decentralization is in the first place will enable us to find answers to a wide range of questions such as:
1) How decentralized is Bitcoin itself and why?
2) What about altcoins, should they be considered as decentralized as Bitcoin?
3) What are the pros as well as cons of decentralization?
4) Is decentralization always the answer in the world of finance?
5) If not, then what are the instances where decentralized solutions such as Bitcoin make sense and when would a centralized alternative represent the superior choice?
While there are few certainties in the world of economics, it is fortunately anything but difficult to wrap your head around decentralization, especially as it pertains to the ever-so-heated Bitcoin vs. altcoins debate