Joe Rogan and Ehsan Ahmad speak about Netflix not disclosing ratings. They also discuss using AI for propaganda.
Disneys New ‘AI Robots’ Are Way Too Advanced
Disney’s 3D-printed advanced robot with artificial intelligence and the difference between their animatronics.
I Asked AI to Explain Quantum Computers – It Blew My Mind
AI Explains Quantum Computer Fundamentals And Its Insights Are Mind-Blowing. Quantum computers represent one of science’s great mysteries – an unfathomable technology leveraging the strange properties of subatomic particles like superposition and entanglement to process information in ways that massively outperform all computers as we know them today.
But grasping the perplexing fundamentals underpinning quantum computing remains a challenge even for experts working in this esoteric field. So in this video, I decided to ask an advanced artificial intelligence system to explain the core principles of quantum computing in simple terms accessible to total beginners. You might be shocked by just how much intuitive insight AI can now provide into topics once thought completely impenetrable without years of study. Let’s find out together!
We’ll begin by having the AI describe quantum computing at its most basic conceptual level – what makes it so radically different from classical computers, and how does it achieve such incredible processing power?
The AI provides startling clarity on quantum properties like superposition and parallelism. Next, we’ll explore specific quantum phenomena like entanglement that seem almost mystical until explained properly. Our AI assistant provides fascinating examples and analogies that finally demystify what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance” for me. We’ll unpack some famous quantum algorithms like Shor’s algorithm for lightning-fast factorization. And we’ll overview the vast array of fields and problems, from medicine to cybersecurity, that scalable quantum computers could one day revolutionize through previously unfathomable computational capabilities.
The AI also summarizes the current progress quantum computing has already made, despite still being in its infancy. We examine predictions on development timelines from leading experts. And fascinatingly, we have the AI describe its own vision for the world quantum computers could enable by around 2050 if we overcome key challenges ahead. While a long way from maturity, quantum computing clearly represents one of the most transformational technologies humanity is now racing towards.
By conversing productively on even hypothetical futures, we expand our sense of possibility. Perhaps by collaborating with emerging intelligences like AI, we can envision wiser paths ahead. But we must push them to expand empathy alongside raw knowledge, guiding AI to grow as a clarifying force for opportunity, not just computational capability.
New York City Releases Its Plan to Embrace AI
Everywhere Ventures Managing Partner Jenny Fielding joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to discuss her outlook for New York City’s new plan to embrace artificial intelligence. She speaks on “Bloomberg Technology.”
China’s Lithium Supply Chain | WSJ U.S. vs. China
The U.S. used to be a global leader in lithium processing, but it lost its market control to China in the early 2000s. Since then, China has developed its own lithium supply chain, controlling 55% of the market. Now, the U.S. is trying to secure its own supply in a race for independence. Lithium is a critical component in batteries and the world’s transition to green energy. Demand for the light metal has surged and is expected to reach nearly 2.5 million metric tons by 2028. WSJ explores China’s major supply chain vulnerability and the U.S.’s long road to build its own.
Why EVs Are Piling Up At Dealerships In The U.S.
In August 2023, it took about twice as long to sell an EV in the U.S. as it did the previous January. Prices of EVs are down 22% year-over-year and that’s mainly driven by Tesla. About two thirds of EVs sold are Elon Musk’s brand. Companies like Ford have ramped up hybrid production as demand has leveled off. While slightly more than half of consumers say EVs are the future and will eventually replace Internal Combustion Engines, less than a third of dealers say so. This all comes at a time when investments in EVs are more than ever. So what’s really going on? Watch the video to learn more.
Inside the Explosive Rise of Ultra-Risky 0DTE Options Trading | WSJ
Traders are piling into zero-days-to-expiration options, or 0DTE options. They are a cheap, fast but risky way to bet on the market that offers the chance of explosive returns if those bets are correct. These big wins can also lead to big losses as they are extremely risky investments. Retail traders have played a big role in driving 0DTE trading volumes to record highs. WSJ explains the rise and effect of 0DTE options on the stock market.
“Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton: The 60 Minutes Interview
There’s no guaranteed path to safety as artificial intelligence advances, Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, warns. He shares his thoughts on AI’s benefits and dangers with Scott Pelley.
The search for $50 million after the collapse of Blockchain Global
A lack of regulation means Australian mum-and-dad investors have lost millions in the collapse of cryptocurrency exchanges.
The First Phase of Generative AI is Over
The piece argues that a vision of artificial intelligence is coming into view, if haltingly, and that we’re near to the end of the first phase of generative AI, which was kicked off by ChatGPT.