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Chinese scientists have proposed a rotating magnetic launcher on the moon to send lunar resources to Earth. The system would be powered by solar and nuclear energy, recovering over 70 percent of energy after each launch. The primary target: extracting and transporting helium-3, a potential game-changer for Earth's energy crisis. https://interestingengineering.com/space/china-magnetic-launcher-moon...

Islamic State supporters are increasingly using AI tools for propaganda and recruitment, raising serious concerns about the adequacy of current safety measures. AI-generated content, including videos and chatbots, is being exploited to spread extremist messages and potentially recruit new members. Experts warn that the rapid release of AI models without proper safeguards is creating new risks, wit...

Skyfire Systems has launched a payment network that allows AI agents to make autonomous transactions on your behalf. Skyfire’s platform includes safeguards to prevent AI agents from overspending and provides users with detailed control over their agents’ spending. The company raised $8.5 million in seed funding to further develop this technology, aiming to revolutionize how AI interacts with finan...

Fake celebrity endorsements are spreading like wildfire on social media, leading up to the 2024 election. Artificial intelligence is playing a key role in generating these misleading images, making them more convincing than ever.** Major platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta are facing criticism for their reduced efforts to curb election-related disinformation. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/...

Explore Chatbot Arena, an open platform for evaluating AI models based on real-world user interactions. Learn how it works, its key insights, practical applications, and its potential to shape the future of AI development. Perfect for developers, businesses, researchers, and AI enthusiasts. https://lmarena.ai/ Tarek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekmadanymamlouk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

If you watch Science Fiction Movies, then you know that Exoskeletons are great for fighting Aliens but even without Science Fiction there is a real market out there for real exoskeletons. Today! German Bionic is a company that develops exoskeletons to prevent lower back injuries and provide additional power in industrial and healthcare settings. The exoskeletons use sensors and motors to support a...

Neuralink has successfully implanted a wireless brain chip in a human, showing promising results in brain activity and recovery. The technology has potential applications in treating complex neurological conditions and controlling devices with the mind. Ethical concerns arise regarding animal testing and the potential for misuse of brain implants. The integration of AI and data sharing could enhan...

Apple's Vision Pro headset had a significant pre-order weekend, with estimates suggesting they may have sold up to 180,000 units. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo still views it as a niche product. The initial sales exceeded earlier production figures, but Kuo noted that shipping times remained unchanged after the first 48 hours, potentially indicating a quick drop in demand after initial pre-orders....

Today we're discussing one of the most talked-about gadgets of CES 2024 – the Rabbit R1. Is it just another tech fad, or is it the future of personal computing? Join us as we explore this so-called "iPhone moment of the AI era". 🔍 **What you'll learn in this episode:** - **Overview of the Rabbit R1:** What is it and why is it creating such a buzz? - **Key Features and Design:** A close look at it...

A virtual AI companion generated 34000$ in the first 24h after release. We should talk about that! Source: https://gamerant.com/amouranth-ai-influencer-chatbot-explained/ This is what you need to know: - Amouranth, a Twitch and adult content streamer, launched an AI chatbot replicating her personality. - The chatbot offers perks like images and videos with subscription fees ranging from $5.99 to $...

2024 might become a special year for apple because major AI upgrades are expected to get announced soon. Source: https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apples-ai-upgrades-for-your-iphone-are-reportedly-on-track-for-2024-heres-what-to-expect This is what you need to know: - Apple is set to announce significant AI upgrades for iOS 18 and the iPhone at WWDC 2024. - The enhancements include a more co...

For the first time since Apollo, NASA is sending a lander to the moon. And they already have a critical problem. Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-science-heads-to-moon-on-first-us-private-robotic-artemis-flight/ https://www.space.com/private-astrobotic-peregrine-moon-lander-suffers-anomaly https://www.space.com/astrobotic-peregrine-moon-lander-propulsion-failure https://www.space.co...

If you like ChatGPT, you will love the new GPT Store with thousands specialized GPTs to play with. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/04/openais-app-store-for-gpts-will-launch-next-week/ https://tech.co/news/how-create-chatgpt-gpt-guide - OpenAI launched a store for GPTs, custom apps based on its AI models, this week. - Before listing their GPTs in the store, developers need to ensure their c...

The end of the Cookie is nigh! Google finally killed it! Source: https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-is-getting-rid-of-cookies This is what you need to know: - Google is getting rid of cookies to enhance internet privacy and limit cross-site tracking. - Cookies, though not inherently malicious, are often used for targeted advertising and tracking user behavior. - Google's Tracking Protection, start...

Google introduces a “robot constitution” that might save us in the upcoming robot apocalypse. I’m just joking of course. We all know how the rise of the machines will end. Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-deepmind-rules-ai-robots-safer-in-your-home-2024-1 Business Insider is reporting about Google’s “Robot Constitution” that will protect humans from robots. So, we finally get Isaac A...

Google Gemeni is out and since it is made by Google we all expect it to soon dominate the market. But can it really compete with GPT4? Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-gemini-gpt-4/ A year ago, there was just gpt3.5 turbo. Today, we have multiple LLMs which are competing for domination. Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-4 are two of them. Both of these advanced systems showcas...

Elvis Presley is on tour. And in todays time, this isn’t even a strange headline. It’s just AI and holograms. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67871115 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/04/elvis-evolution-hologram-show-london-premiere _ Production Company “Layered Reality” produces the show Elvis Evolution _ They used AI to generate an Elvis Avatar from thousands of pho...

The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using its content to train AI models without permission or compensation. This was reported by FastCompany with the hint that this lawsuit could put a damper on AI’s 2024 ambitions.  The lawsuit claims that OpenAI and Microsoft encoded New York Times articles into their language models' memory, allowing AI models like...

Apple secretly released Ferret, an open-source large language model integrating language understanding with image analysis.  In a surprising move, Apple has quietly launched Ferret, an open-source large language model developed in collaboration with Cornell University, as reported by Dataconomy. Unlike traditional language models, Ferret combines language understanding with image analysis, al...

Alex and I visited the CX-Festival 2023 in Brandenburg and had the opportunity to learn about the impact of AI on the world of customer experience. We talked to industry experts and gained valuable insights into the state of the art in 2023. Special thanks to: Nino Praisler https://www.linkedin.com/in/nino-praisler-6162a51a9/ Mathias Lutz Rackow https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-lutz-rackow/ Sag...

Industry experts from the quantum computing sector gathered in London in September 2023, and the TechReview podcast was on-site to cover the event. We had the opportunity to gain insights from insiders, digging into the world of quantum computing. We explored real-life use cases, discussed when quantum computers are expected to start transforming businesses, and discovered the key requirements for...

OpenAI is creating a team to prepare for AI’s ‘Catastrophic Risks,’ like biological and nuclear threats. Should we be worried or reassured? Also, we are talking about helium airships, Google and Anthropic, poisoned data for AI models, and a detailed water map on Mars! 00:00 - Intro 04:24 - 1. EXCLUSIVE: Google Founder’s Airship Gets FAA Clearance - Sergey Brin’s Pathfinder 1 can now take to the sk...

Will Apple’s Vision Pro actually diagnose and treat mental illness? Let’s find out! 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - 1. Uber begins offering rides in self-driving Waymo cars 07:21 - 2. Instagram head says Threads API is in the works 11:50 - 3. Atom Computing is the first to announce a 1,000+ qubit quantum computer 16:37 - 4. SpaceX’s Starship could launch as soon as Nov. 6 22:29 - 5. Apple could use the Visi...

Is X aka Twitter spreading misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war? A war is raging in Israel and X aka Twitter is fighting misinformation - or is it? This is the TechReview Podcast powered by Axel Springer. Join us in discussing the most important headlines from Innovation, Technology and Social Media.  You are listening to episode 79, recorded on Tuesday October 10th 2023. 00:00 - Intro 02:41...

Do you remember when AWS gave Microsoft the space to launch OpenAI's services on Azure? And did you hear about Google's watermarks for AI images? You can hear about it on TechReview 78! Get 20% discount on your tickets for Quantum Tech conference in London:  https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - 1. How AWS Stumbled in AI, Giving Microsoft an Opening 14:18 - 2. Google made a wate...