In a recent speech at the Exchange conference in Miami, esteemed investor Jeremy Grantham delivered a series of warnings about the state of the stock market, real estate, and the economy as a whole. Grantham expressed concerns about multiple sectors, predicting potential downturns and highlighting key long-term threats.… Read the rest
The Rise of Deepfakes: Protecting Against Fraud in 2024
Deepfake technology has become an alarming tool in the world of fraud, posing significant threats to individuals and businesses alike. According to a recent report by Experian, deepfakes, along with other scams such as identity theft and fake charity schemes, are among the biggest scams projected to target people and organizations in 2024.… Read the rest
Data: The Precious Commodity Fueling the AI Gold Rush
The AI sector is buzzing with excitement and investments, but beneath the surface lies a critical resource: data. In order to train massive models like ChatGPT and DALL-E, AI companies require vast amounts of data generated by human beings. However, the demand for this data is giving rise to various challenges and controversies.… Read the rest
AI Avatars: The Future of Work Meetings?
Imagine a world where AI avatars attend work meetings on your behalf. According to the CEO of Otter, this may become a reality by the end of the year. These AI avatars would be able to act, talk, and problem-solve just like specific workers, saving time and potentially boosting productivity.… Read the rest
Nvidia’s Strategic Investment in SoundHound AI Signals Potential for Growth
Nvidia, the world’s largest semiconductor company with a market value of $1.8 trillion, has made significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). While its success has primarily been driven by its data center chips for AI workloads, the company has recently expanded its reach by investing in other AI companies.… Read the rest
Iraqi and Estonian Prime Ministers Discuss Collaboration in Technology and AI
During the Munich Security Conference 2024, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas engaged in a fruitful discussion centered on cooperation in information technology and artificial intelligence. The meeting, held in Munich, provided an opportunity for both leaders to explore potential avenues for bolstering bilateral relations.… Read the rest
Gamer Discovers Unusual Surprise Inside Overheating PC
Computer troubleshooting can be a perplexing task, but one gamer encountered a surprise that exceeded all expectations. When faced with an overheating PC, they anticipated a technical glitch, but what they discovered inside was far from ordinary. Opening up the computer, the gamer was astonished to find a literal infestation of bugs.… Read the rest
Driverless Vehicles: A Revolutionary Solution for Delivering Aid to Conflict Zones
Driverless vehicles, also known as robo-cars, are on the verge of revolutionizing the way aid is delivered to the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and live cameras, these autonomous vehicles could potentially navigate warzones and disaster-struck areas, thus eliminating the need for human drivers and significantly reducing the risk to aid workers.… Read the rest
Escaping the Smoke: An Artist’s Journey
In the summer of 2020, artist Jason Rohrer found himself caught in the midst of raging wildfires in California. The smoke filled the air, making it impossible to continue his work from the comfort of his desk. Seeking respite from the hazardous conditions, Rohrer and his family embarked on a journey to Nevada and eventually Arizona.… Read the rest
Transforming Computing: IIT-Madras Researchers Develop Groundbreaking Memristor-Based Devices
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. The team has developed innovative memristor-based devices that have the potential to revolutionize computing by offering low-power, high-performance solutions for AI and the internet of things (IoT).… Read the rest