The AI genie is out of the bottle, and we can’t put it back in
Because AI has the power to revolutionize society, the US cannot afford a private or government-ordered pause on developing it.Read More
9 Best Electric Kettles (2023): Gooseneck, Temperature Control, Cheap
We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these gadgets—and boiled it down to these top picks.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s view of generative AI’s hyper growth | interview
Jensen Huang will speak at the Computex 2023 event in Taiwan over the weekend, but he’s already riding high from the resurgence in AI demand.Read More
Can quantum computing protect AI from cyber attacks?
AI algorithms are everywhere. They underpin nearly all autonomous and robotic systems deployed in security applications. This includes facial recognition, biometrics, drones and autonomous vehicles used in combat surveillance and military targeting applications.
Generative AI poised to reshape workplace efficiency, revolutionize jobs: KPMG study
A survey of 225 U.S. executives by KPMG aims to illuminate key insights and concerns regarding the implementation of generative AI.Read More
Bcrypt, a Popular Password Hashing Algorithm, Starts Its Long Goodbye
The coinventor of “bcrypt” is reflecting on the ubiquitous function’s 25 years and channeling cybersecurity’s core themes into electronic dance music.
Robots and Rights: Confucianism Offers Alternative
As robots assume more roles in the world, a new analysis reviewed research on robot rights, concluding that granting rights to robots is a bad idea. Instead, the article looks to Confucianism to offer an alternative.
Probabilistic AI that knows how well it’s working
Despite their enormous size and power, today’s artificial intelligence systems routinely fail to distinguish between hallucination and reality. Autonomous driving systems can fail to perceive pedestrians and emergency vehicles right in front of them, with fatal consequences. Conversational AI systems confidently make up facts and, after training via reinforcement learning, often fail to give accurate …
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Snowflake acquires Neeva, days after the search startup pivots to enterprise
Snowflake announced today it has agreed to acquire Neeva, a search startup founded by former Google executives, for an undisclosed amount.Read More
China Hacks US Critical Networks in Guam, Raising Cyberwar Fears
Researchers say the state-sponsored espionage operation may also lay the groundwork for disruptive cyberattacks.