Summary: CES 2024 in Las Vegas is known for its cutting-edge technology and innovative gadgets, but there are always some odd and peculiar products that catch everyone’s attention. From AI-powered birding binoculars to routers that look like picture frames, here are some of the strangest gadgets and tech at CES 2024.… Read the rest
Mahindra Under Fire for AI Ambassador Selection
In a move to promote its Formula E activities, Mahindra recently unveiled its new female artificial intelligence (AI) ambassador named ‘Ava’. However, the company is now facing heavy criticism online for choosing an AI ambassador instead of hiring an actual woman for the role.… Read the rest
Title: Taiwan Semiconductor: A Lucrative Investment to Consider
Summary: In the past five years, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) has proven to be a lucrative investment, outperforming the market and generating an average annual return of 22.84%. With a market capitalization of $522.99 billion, TSM has shown substantial growth and potential.… Read the rest
Chinese Quantum Computing Company Launches Wukong with 72-qubit Chip
A Chinese quantum computing company, Origin Quantum, has recently launched its third-generation quantum computer called Wukong. Wukong utilizes a 72-qubit superconducting quantum chip called KF-C72-300. The chip can operate at extremely low temperatures close to absolute zero.
Unlike the previously planned launch date in July 2023, the company decided to release Wukong earlier this month.… Read the rest
QuEra Unveils Roadmap for Error-Corrected Quantum Computers
QuEra, a quantum computing company, has announced its ambitious roadmap for the development of error-corrected quantum computers. This roadmap outlines the company’s plan to release a series of quantum computer models over the next few years, culminating in a system with 100 logical error-corrected qubits.… Read the rest
Mental Health and the Importance of Class Counselling in Schools
In a recent tragic incident, a 39-year-old woman, who is the CEO of an AI start-up in Bengaluru, has been accused of smothering her four-year-old son to death in a hotel in Goa. While the mother has denied the charge, the police claim that she attempted to escape with her son’s body by stuffing it in a suitcase and taking a cab back to Bengaluru.… Read the rest
Automakers Struggle to Keep Pace with AI-Driven Features in the Auto Industry
In the ever-evolving landscape of the auto industry, established automakers are facing a challenge in keeping up with the digital features offered by their newer rivals such as Tesla and BYD. At the CES technology show in Las Vegas, industry executives and analysts discussed the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in cars and the need for “software-defined vehicles.”… Read the rest
Rabbit Unveils AI-Driven Device, Escalating Competition in AI Hardware Category
Rabbit, a tech startup, has introduced its latest hardware offering—an AI-driven walkie-talkie style device called the Rabbit r1. The device, which uses “AI agents” to perform tasks on behalf of the user, was showcased during a pre-recorded keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show.… Read the rest
Retro Rabbit R1: A New Challenger in Personal Assistance
Summary: The Rabbit R1, a new personal assistant device, promises to outperform smartphones with its retro design and simplified AI assistance. The device, unveiled at CES 2024, aims to provide a dedicated and less distracting experience compared to our all-encompassing phones.… Read the rest
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