The evolution of killing via drones.
Big Tech: too big to split
After losing a landmark antitrust case over its dominance in the search market, Google is now facing the real threat of a court-mandated breakup of the search giant. But on the heels of a flashy ‘Made by Google’ event showcasing new phones and AI features, Google is now more deeply integrated than ever – an ecosystem within search, cloud, streaming, hardware… and generative artificial intelligence is the thread tying it tightly together. It all means a potential breakup would be nearly impossible technically – and could hold true for other megacaps including Apple, Amazon and Meta, all of which are facing their own antitrust suits. This week on TechCheck, is big tech too big to split?
Blockchain Explained! How Does It Work? | Blum Academy
In this video, we provide a detailed overview of blockchain – a technology that is transforming our world not only in the realm of cryptocurrencies but also in various other fields. You will learn what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is so important. We discuss the history of blockchain, starting with the emergence of Bitcoin in 2009, and explore how technologies like smart contracts on Ethereum have revolutionized the blockchain ecosystem.
Generative AI is not the panacea we’ve been promised | Eric Siegel for Big Think+
Eric Siegel has been in the AI field since 1991. He’s “horrified” by the AI hype bubble, but not for the reason you may think.
Is generative AI the viral sensation we’ve been promised? Headlines are selling it as a panacea, but 30-year AI industry vet Eric Siegel says that’s mostly hype. It may be impressive and introduce efficiencies, but it won’t run the world as we’ve been promised.
Predictive AI, Siegel argues, holds all of the transformative potential that we’ve been guaranteed with generative AI and the LLMs that have become increasingly popular. While generative AI works on a low-level of detail and isn’t able to be trusted blindly, predictive AI is fully-autonomous, and can be implemented across a wide range of industries.
Here’s why Siegel thinks the actual potential lies with predictive modeling, and why we’re not going to replicate human intelligence in machines anytime soon.
Google DeepMind’s New AI Robot & AGI by 2027
Google DeepMind has developed an AI-powered robot capable of playing and winning ping pong matches against human opponents, demonstrating advanced machine learning techniques. Meanwhile, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot is showcasing its impressive strength and agility by performing human-like exercises such as push-ups and burpees. Additionally, scientists are working on a global network of supercomputers designed to accelerate the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), aiming to create AI that can think and learn like humans.
Android’s AI Edge: Inside Google’s New Pixel 9 and Plans to Beat Apple | WSJ
Google’s Gemini Live AI voice assistant on Android and Pixel 9 phones sounds almost human. Apple Siri and OpenAI’s ChatGPT have similar advanced voice capabilities on the way but if you have an Android phone, you can get the Gemini app now. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tested it, and spoke exclusively with Google’s Android head Rick Osterloh about the company’s AI ambitions.
Unlocking the Future of AI: Breakthroughs, Upgrades, and Creative Possibilities
From upgraded workflows to groundbreaking innovations, discover how Gen AI and meta AI are reshaping the AI landscape. Join us as we explore the potential of AI assistants and the power of long-term planning in the age of artificial intelligence
OK. Now I’m Scared… AI Better Than Reality!
Flux is a new open-source AI image generator developed by Black Forest Labs, offering photorealistic images that are so lifelike, they’re being described as “better than reality.” With three different versions—Pro, Dev, and Schnell—Flux is accessible to a wide range of users, from developers to casual creators, and it can even run on modest hardware. As an emerging contender in the AI art world, Flux is gaining attention for its ability to produce highly realistic images, though it still has some minor imperfections like text rendering issues.
The AI Revolution That’s Reinventing Engineering in Dubai
In Dubai, AI technology in engineering is taking a huge step forward. Engineers are able to speed up the process of creating scientific inventions and new objects.
Elon Musk: Will AI destroy humans? | Elon Musk and Neuralink Team and Lex Fridman
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), being a multi-planetary species, population collapse.