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January 10, 2024

Researchers Predict Significant Risk of Human Extinction from Advanced AI

A recent survey conducted by AI Impacts reveals that a considerable number of machine learning researchers believe there is a significant risk of human extinction resulting from the development of advanced AI systems. The survey, which serves as a follow-up to a controversial 2016 study, discovered that between 37.8% and 51.4% of respondents gave at least a 10% chance of AI leading to outcomes as catastrophic as human extinction.… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

New High-Resolution 3D Printer Enables Efficient Cancer Cell Recovery

A groundbreaking new high-resolution 3D printer is revolutionizing the field of complex microfluidic filters, offering efficient recovery of cancer cells from patients’ blood without damaging the cells. The Nanoscribe Quantum X Shape printer, recently acquired by the University of Missouri College of Engineering, has the ability to print at resolutions smaller than the fundamental length scale of many engineering problems, including biological cells.… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

Training Trillion-Parameter Models on AMD Hardware: Overcoming Challenges

Training large-scale AI models efficiently across hundreds of nodes is a challenge, especially when most workloads are optimized for Nvidia hardware and CUDA. However, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have made significant strides in training one trillion parameter models using AMD’s MI250X GPUs.… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

New Investments in AI Research Accelerate Growth in China

In a major development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), Chinese companies have witnessed a surge in investments that have fueled significant advancements. One prominent example is the billion-dollar investment by a renowned technology company led by Bill Gates, which has been instrumental in driving AI research and development (R&D) in China over the past ten years.… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

A Breakthrough in Tumor Treatment: Graphene Quantum Dots as Metal-Free Nanocatalysts

A team of researchers from China’s Hunan University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the University of Washington in the U.S. has achieved a significant milestone in tumor treatment with the development of a metal-free nanozyme based on graphene quantum dots (GQDs).… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

Exploring the Intersection of AI and Comedy: Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger’s Unconventional Approach

In an increasingly AI-driven world, podcast hosts Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger have taken a unique approach to exploring the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence. Rather than anxiously awaiting the arrival of technology that could potentially replace their jobs, they have embraced it and incorporated it into their content.… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

Title: The Growing Trend of SPACs

Summary: This article highlights the increasing popularity of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) as a fundraising mechanism and investment opportunity in the financial market.

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SPACs: A New Avenue for Investment Opportunities

The financial market has witnessed a surge in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in recent years.… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

An Analysis of the Evolving Web3 AI Ecosystem

The fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency technologies has sparked the development of a thriving AI ecosystem within Web3. While there is considerable interest in this space, there seems to be a lack of clarity about the different protocols and how they function together.… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

Quora Secures $75 Million in Funding to Support AI-driven Projects

Quora, the popular question-and-answer platform, has recently announced a successful funding round, raising a massive $75 million. This new capital injection comes as the company seeks to advance its AI-related initiatives and expand its offerings to users.

With a valuation now standing at $500 million, Quora has been making significant strides in the AI space.… Read the rest

January 10, 2024

The Rise of AI Influencers: How Virtual Personalities Are Taking Over Social Media

In today’s fast-paced digital world, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It connects us to people, places, and ideas with just a few clicks. But what if the influencers we follow and admire on these platforms aren’t even real?… Read the rest