The Biden administration is reportedly engaged in discussions to provide Intel Corp. with more than $10 billion in subsidies, making it the largest award under the plan to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States. The incentives would be part of the 2022 Chips and Science Act, which aims to encourage top semiconductor companies to produce chips domestically by offering direct grants, loans, and loan guarantees.… Read the rest
Quantum Error Correction: Bridging the Gap to Quantum Computing
The concept of Quantum Error Correction (QEC) has been a central focus in the field of quantum computing for many years. However, recent developments in the industry have sparked excitement and shifted expectations about the future of quantum technology. Hardware teams have made significant progress in demonstrating the feasibility of implementing QEC to address the persistent challenge of hardware noise and error in quantum computers.… Read the rest
Title: The Pitfalls of Relying on Chatbots: Air Canada Forced to Refund Passenger
Air Canada recently found itself in a legal bind when a passenger, Jake Moffatt, sued the airline after receiving bad advice from their chatbot. Moffatt had booked a flight with the airline following the death of his grandmother in November 2022.… Read the rest
Nvidia’s Earnings Report: A Critical Moment for AI
Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report is poised to have a significant impact on the market and the trajectory of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Over the past year, Nvidia’s stock has soared due to the fervor surrounding AI’s business potential, with shares surging by over 240% in 2023 alone.… Read the rest
Sora: The Future of Deepfake Videos and Its Impact on Industries
Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken another leap forward with the introduction of Sora, a powerful new AI tool developed by OpenAI. While the tool is yet to be publicly available, it has already raised concerns about the spread of deepfake videos and its potential implications for various industries.… Read the rest
Major Tech Companies Pledge to Combat AI-Generated Election Interference
Several major technology companies have joined forces to address the rising concern of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes being used to disrupt democratic elections. Executives from Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok, and other companies have signed a voluntary pact to adopt necessary precautions to prevent the misuse of AI tools during elections.… Read the rest
Investors Eagerly Follow Nvidia’s Lead, Ignoring the Company’s Passive Investment in Nano-X Imaging
Investors are undoubtedly captivated by Nvidia Corp.’s remarkable potential, as evidenced by their willingness to emulate the chipmaker’s investment choices in smaller companies. This trend was notably observed recently when shares of several companies experienced significant gains after Nvidia revealed its ownership stakes in them.… Read the rest
Revolutionizing AI: A Quantum Leap in Understanding
In a groundbreaking development, a team of quantum computing scientists has brought us one step closer to achieving AI systems that truly understand the world. Their newly developed framework, known as the Compositional Quantum Framework, has the potential to revolutionize the way machines learn, enabling them to grasp complex concepts like shape and color.… Read the rest
Tech Companies Collaborate to Combat Deceptive AI Content in Elections
A group of tech companies has united with the shared goal of preventing deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) content from interfering with global elections this year. This collaboration addresses growing concerns over the potential misuse of generative AI, which can swiftly produce text, images, and videos in response to prompts.… Read the rest
Ohio Empowers Educators with New AI Toolkit
Ohio is taking a proactive approach to artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education with the release of a comprehensive AI toolkit for educators. Developed in collaboration with the nonprofit AI Education Project, the toolkit provides school districts with the resources they need to develop their own AI policies that best suit their communities.… Read the rest