Summary: Snapchat has announced the introduction of enhanced parental controls, allowing parents to have more control over their teenagers’ interaction with the app’s AI chatbot, “MyAI.” Following criticism for its lack of age restrictions, the Family Center feature now enables parents to monitor their teens’ privacy settings and access safety features directly from their profile or settings.… Read the rest
The Complexity of Semiconductor Manufacturing Process
Summary: This article explores the intricate process of semiconductor manufacturing. From the deposition of a film of material onto a wafer to the assembly, testing, and packaging of the final product, the journey of a chip involves multiple steps. Each chip is made up of multiple layers with different patterns, and lithography tools are used to transfer circuit patterns onto the wafer.… Read the rest
New Mini-PCs and External GPU Solutions: What to Expect from AMD Radeon RX 7000M
According to recent reports, the CES 2024 event did not bring any new gaming laptops featuring the highly anticipated AMD Radeon RX 7000M graphics card. In a surprising turn of events, existing models that previously offered exclusive support for AMD GPUs, such as the Alienware m16 R2 and m18 R2, have switched over to the GeForce RTX 40 series from NVIDIA.… Read the rest
Microsoft Testing Automatic Opening of Copilot on Windows 11
Microsoft is conducting tests on a new feature for Windows 11 that automatically launches its AI-powered Copilot tool on “widescreen devices.” The company announced the change as part of its latest Dev Channel preview, seeking feedback from Windows testers before a wider release.… Read the rest
New Machine Learning Approach Improves Prediction of CRISPRi Efficiency
Scientists have developed a novel machine learning approach that enhances the prediction of the efficiency of CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) for specific genes. CRISPRi is a gene-editing tool that blocks gene expression without modifying the DNA sequence. Although widely used to silence gene expression in bacteria, the design rules for CRISPRi experiments have remained poorly defined.… Read the rest
Enterprise Quantum Computing Market Projected to Grow at 29.7% CAGR by 2030
According to a recent report by Allied Market Research, the global enterprise quantum computing market is expected to reach $18,336.45 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 29.7% from 2021 to 2030. The market is driven by the increasing demand for improved computing performance in data analysis and the utilization of simulation and modeling across various sectors such as healthcare, BFSI, and energy.… Read the rest
Disappointing Reception for Generative AI at CES 2023
Insights from tech experts suggest that generative AI did not make the anticipated splash at CES 2023, the renowned consumer electronics trade show held in Las Vegas. Despite expectations of a revolutionary wave, industry observers believe that it will take another year for generative AI to truly dominate the event.… Read the rest
Title: Researchers Take Quantum Computing to New Heights with Error-Corrected Algorithms
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Researchers from Harvard, QuEra Computing, MIT, and NIST/University of Maryland have made significant advancements in quantum computing by implementing error-corrected algorithms. Their approach involves creating an array of atoms in the neutral atom quantum computer that can be reconfigured as needed to act as logical qubits.… Read the rest
Ethereum Developers Express Concerns Over Proposed Gas Limit Increase
Ethereum developers are raising concerns about the recent proposal by Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of the network, to increase the gas limit on the blockchain. Developers are worried about the potential consequences of this proposal, particularly regarding the size of the blockchain state.… Read the rest
Tamil Nadu Government Partners with Microsoft to Boost Technology Education in Schools
The Tamil Nadu school education department has joined forces with Microsoft to enhance Technology Education and Learning Support (TEALS) across the state. Initially piloted in 14 schools across three districts, the project is now set to expand to 100 schools. Under this program, teachers have been trained to instruct students in various programming languages such as HTML, C++, Python, game development, and Artificial Intelligence.… Read the rest