Apple has been relatively tight-lipped about its plans for artificial intelligence (AI), but industry insiders predict that the company is gearing up to make some major announcements at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. While there is speculation about various AI initiatives, such as an AI-powered Siri chatbot and an AI software tool for app developers, Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted that the company is investing in AI and plans to unveil its progress later this year.… Read the rest
The Resurrection of Southwest Journal: A Tale of Clickbait and Opportunity
The demise of the Southwest Journal might have left many assuming it was dead and buried, but appearances can be deceiving. While the beloved news outlet that covered the ins and outs of southwest Minneapolis from 1990 through 2020 did indeed shut down, its legacy lives on in an unexpected way.… Read the rest
Uncovering Bias in Machine Learning for Immunotherapy: A Step Towards Equality
Immunotherapy research has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment by developing personalized therapies. However, a team of computer science researchers from Rice University has uncovered a significant bias in widely used machine learning tools that are critical for this research.
The team, led by Ph.D.… Read the rest
SoftBank CEO Plans to Launch $100 Billion Chip Venture to Compete with Nvidia
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is reportedly seeking to raise up to $100 billion for a new chip venture that will directly compete with Nvidia Corp. The project, known as Izanagi, aims to develop and supply semiconductors that are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.… Read the rest
The Shift Towards Openness in AI Research
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have largely been driven by the collaboration between academia and the tech industry. However, the dynamics of this relationship have been changing. The lack of transparency exhibited by major tech companies, such as Google and OpenAI, has raised concerns among academic researchers and stifled progress in the field.… Read the rest
Artificial Intelligence: Exploring the Possibility of Sentience
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a topic of fascination and debate in recent years, with the rise of language model bots like ChatGPT. While AI has come a long way, there are still questions about its potential for sentience. But what does it actually mean for AI to be sentient?… Read the rest
OpenAI Unveils Sora: A Game-Changing Text-to-Video Model
OpenAI, the renowned AI startup, has recently introduced Sora, an innovative text-to-video model that is poised to redefine the possibilities of generative AI. While existing tools like Google’s Lumiere have explored the landscape of text-to-video technology, Sora stands out with its unique features and capabilities.… Read the rest
San Francisco Mayor Stands Strong in Response to Arson Attack on Self-Driving Vehicle
San Francisco Mayor, London Breed, has responded strongly to the recent arson attack on a Waymo self-driving vehicle in Chinatown. While expressing her pride in the vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown, Mayor Breed condemned the dangerous and destructive act of vandalism.… Read the rest
The Rise and Fall of the Stock Market: A Roller Coaster Ride
Despite an initial surge, the stock market took an abrupt downturn, resulting in significant losses for investors. The value of {{data.symbol | reutersRICLabelFormat:group.RICS}} dropped by {{data.netChng | number: 4 }} points, equating to a {{data.netChng | number: 2 }} decrease in percentage terms.… Read the rest
RPI-HVCC Semiconductor Scholars Program Ushers in a New Era of Education and Industry Collaboration
In an exciting endeavor that aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) have come together to introduce the groundbreaking RPI-HVCC Semiconductor Scholars program. Emerging from the CHIPS and Science Act, this innovative initiative not only presents a prosperous future for its participants but also positions itself as a pivotal force in the rapidly expanding semiconductor industry, projected to surpass a trillion dollars by 2030.… Read the rest