The humanoids are coming

Within the next decade, a Silicon Valley startup aiming to achieve this goal has forecasted that humanoid robots equipped with agile hands will be utilized in warehouses and retail stores, offering aid to the elderly, and carrying out household duties. Given demographic trends, which include an ongoing labor deficit and an escalating elder care predicament, the concept of fully operational, AI-driven humanoid robots appears to … Continue reading The humanoids are coming

Wave of Stealthy China Cyberattacks Hits U.S.

Google researchers have discovered that state-backed hackers from China have devised methods to evade standard cybersecurity measures, allowing them to infiltrate government and corporate networks and conduct espionage on unsuspecting targets for extended periods without being detected. In the last year, analysts at Google’s Mandiant division have observed cyberattacks targeting systems that are not typically the focus of espionage, the Wall Street Journal reported. Rather … Continue reading Wave of Stealthy China Cyberattacks Hits U.S.

Scientists discover superconducting material, may bring total revolution in energy and electronics

A crucial material has been identified by researchers by blending rare lutetium with elements like hydrogen and a small quantity of nitrogen. The resulting material can conduct electricity without any resistance and also redirect magnetic fields around it. Scientists believe that this superconducting material is a breakthrough in the field, as they have been seeking it for almost a century. The material has the potential … Continue reading Scientists discover superconducting material, may bring total revolution in energy and electronics

At San Francisco expo, AI ‘sorry’ for destroying humanity

The rapid progress in artificial intelligence has prompted a museum in San Francisco, the epicenter of the technology industry, to envision a monument to commemorate the extinction of humanity. “Sorry for killing most of humanity person with smile cap and mustache,” says a monitor welcoming a visitor to the “Misalignment Museum,” a new exhibit on the controversial technology, as reported by France24. The exhibits featured … Continue reading At San Francisco expo, AI ‘sorry’ for destroying humanity

Next week, Microsoft is set to release ChatGPT 4, which will feature AI videos

Over the past few months, ChatGPT has been everywhere, and it seems that Microsoft is ready to boost the AI tool with an upgrade that may put it back in the spotlight. This is due to the anticipated launch of GPT-4, which could allow users to create AI-generated videos from simple text prompts, and it is expected to arrive as early as next week, Digital … Continue reading Next week, Microsoft is set to release ChatGPT 4, which will feature AI videos

Experiments on animals to replicate ‘Havana Syndrome’ being financed by Pentagon

According to public records and three sources familiar with the matter, the Defense Department is financing animal experiments to investigate whether radio frequency waves could be the cause of the perplexing illness known as “Havana Syndrome,” which has impacted numerous U.S. government personnel in the past few years. POLITICO has revealed that animal testing to investigate the matter has been ongoing, which was not previously … Continue reading Experiments on animals to replicate ‘Havana Syndrome’ being financed by Pentagon

FBI claims people were unknowingly implanted with counterfeit medical devices, part of medical scam

The former CEO of the company responsible for producing counterfeit medical devices has been charged with fraud after allegedly implanting chronic pain patients with fake pieces of plastic, claiming it would alleviate their pain. On Thursday, Laura Perryman, the ex-CEO of Stimwave LLC, was apprehended in Florida. An FBI press release stated that Perryman had been indicted for her involvement, “in connection with a scheme … Continue reading FBI claims people were unknowingly implanted with counterfeit medical devices, part of medical scam

Newly developed eggs from male cells enable scientists to produce mice with two fathers

Through the use of eggs generated from male cells, scientists have successfully produced mice with two biological fathers, a groundbreaking achievement that presents radical possibilities for reproductive research. This breakthrough could potentially lead to treatments for severe cases of infertility, while also offering the exciting possibility for same-sex couples to have a biological child together in the future, the Guardian reported. “This is the first … Continue reading Newly developed eggs from male cells enable scientists to produce mice with two fathers

TikTok’s Broad Influence Poses Warning, Says NSA Chief

During his testimony before a Senate panel, General Paul Nakasone, the Director of the NSA, expressed concerns regarding the data and algorithms held by the social media platform TikTok. General Nakasone expressed his worry to the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the extensive influence that the Chinese-owned video app TikTok has on its users, and the potential for the platform to manipulate or promote certain … Continue reading TikTok’s Broad Influence Poses Warning, Says NSA Chief

Salesforce Launches Einstein GPT, Accelerating its AI Capabilities

Salesforce (CRM) has entered the AI arena, announcing the launch of Einstein GPT, which it claims is the first generative AI customer relationship management (CRM) technology worldwide. Einstein GPT can create custom emails for salespeople to send to customers and formulate targeted responses to critical customer inquiries. Additionally, it can automatically generate code for developers, Yahoo Finance reported. Following a sharp sell-off driven by comments … Continue reading Salesforce Launches Einstein GPT, Accelerating its AI Capabilities

US Pentagon Sees Giant Cargo Cranes as Possible Chinese Spying Tools

American officials are becoming increasingly worried that massive cranes produced in China and in use at numerous ports throughout the United States, including some utilized by the military, might offer Beijing an undetected spying mechanism, the Wall Street Journal reported. Certain national security and Pentagon authorities have likened ZPMC’s ship-to-shore cranes to a Trojan horse. Though they are similarly well-built and cost-effective, these cranes feature … Continue reading US Pentagon Sees Giant Cargo Cranes as Possible Chinese Spying Tools

Report: China Leading World in A.I., Biotech, Space Research

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) on Thursday launched a project called the Critical Technology Tracker, which collects and visualizes data representing worldwide progress on “crucial technology fields spanning defense, space, robotics, energy, the environment, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, advanced materials and key quantum technology areas.” At the time of its inception, the Critical Technology Tracker included 44 such technologies, and China was the world leader … Continue reading Report: China Leading World in A.I., Biotech, Space Research

Scientists are endeavoring to construct biocomputers using lab-grown “minibrains”

Scientists plan to create biocomputers using minibrains powered by human brain cells. A new paper published in Frontiers in Science says the aim is to create a new multidisciplinary field called “organoid intelligence,” or OI. At the moment, scientists are working on using lab-grown minibrains to try to create super-efficient biocomputers. The new term is meant to establish the field as a “form of genuine … Continue reading Scientists are endeavoring to construct biocomputers using lab-grown “minibrains”

The race to build AI-powered humanoids is heating up

Robotics startup Figure, which launched in 2022, has spent the last half year quietly developing a bipedal humanoid robot. That robot, named Figure 01, has just been unveiled publicly. Modeled after the human form, Figure 01 walks on two legs and is intended to do manual labor that currently relies on actual living humans. With a labor shortage in the U.S. that numbers in the … Continue reading The race to build AI-powered humanoids is heating up

India leads world in cutting internet access for 5th year in a row

India imposed by far the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world in 2022, internet advocacy watchdog Access Now said on Tuesday, as the country topped the list for the fifth successive year. Out of 187 internet shutdowns globally recorded by Access Now, 84 took place in India, including 49 in Indian- administered Kashmir, the New York-based digital rights advocacy group said in a … Continue reading India leads world in cutting internet access for 5th year in a row

Jack Dorsey’s New ‘Decentralized’ Twitter Hits the App Store

Twitter users could have the chance to pivot to an upcoming rival social media app, Bluesky, which launched its Beta test on Apple’s app store Tuesday. Former Twitter CEO and founder Jack Dorsey is the mastermind behind Bluesky, which he announced he would be focusing on after Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in October of last year. Bluesky was originally conceptualized as a … Continue reading Jack Dorsey’s New ‘Decentralized’ Twitter Hits the App Store

RESEARCHERS SAY THEY MANAGED TO PULL QUANTUM ENERGY FROM A VACUUM

A team of physicists claims to have pulled energy out of a vacuum, Quanta reports — a trick that required them to teleport it from a different location using quantum tech. The work builds on previous research by Tohoku University theoretical physicist Masahiro Hotta, who back in 2008 claimed to have found a way to produce negative energy, a seemingly counterintuitive aspect of quantum theory, inside … Continue reading RESEARCHERS SAY THEY MANAGED TO PULL QUANTUM ENERGY FROM A VACUUM

 TikTok is being banned for some government employees

The White House is giving U.S. federal agencies 30 days to delete popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices amid growing concerns about security. Canada announced a similar ban. Congress, the White House itself and more than half of U.S. states had already banned TikTok amid concerns that China could use its legal and regulatory powers to obtain private user data … Continue reading  TikTok is being banned for some government employees

Ransomware attack on US Marshals Service affects ‘law enforcement sensitive information’

According to a spokesperson from the US Marshals Service, a computer system containing “law enforcement sensitive information,” including personal details of targets under investigation, has been affected by a ransomware attack on Monday evening, CNN reported. “The affected system contains law enforcement sensitive information, including returns from legal process, administrative information, and personally identifiable information pertaining to subjects of USMS investigations, third parties, and certain … Continue reading Ransomware attack on US Marshals Service affects ‘law enforcement sensitive information’

Particle accelerator creates substance that hasn’t existed for 13 billion years

It hasn’t existed since the beginning of time itself, but now scientists have managed to create what they call quark soup. This substance is believed to be the smallest, hottest, and densest state of our universe and the very “soup” that allowed the universe to grow and expand into what we know it as today. The feat was made possible thanks to a powerful yet … Continue reading Particle accelerator creates substance that hasn’t existed for 13 billion years

European Commission bans TikTok from official devices

The European Commission has banned TikTok from official devices because of concerns about cybersecurity, a move sharply criticized by the company in its latest run-in with Western governments over how it handles user data. Commission staff have until March 15 to delete the short-form video app, owned by China’s ByteDance, from work devices and any personal devices that use Commission apps and services. Based in … Continue reading European Commission bans TikTok from official devices

Pastors’ view: Sermons written by ChatGPT will have no soul

Among sermon writers, there is fascination – and unease – over the fast-expanding abilities of artificial-intelligence chatbots. For now, the evolving consensus among clergy is this: Yes, they can write a passably competent sermon. But no, they can’t replicate the passion of actual preaching. “It lacks a soul – I don’t know how else to say it,” said Hershael York, a pastor in Kentucky who … Continue reading Pastors’ view: Sermons written by ChatGPT will have no soul

China ship hits Filipino coast guard with laser

The Philippines Coast Guard has accused China of using a military-grade laser to blind its crew. The incident reportedly took place in the disputed waters of the South China Sea and has raised concerns over the increasing militarization of the region. The Philippine government has stated that it will investigate the matter and take appropriate action to ensure the safety and security of its maritime … Continue reading China ship hits Filipino coast guard with laser

Experts Believe Chinese Satellite Fired Green Lasers Over Hawaii

Late last month, mysterious green laser beams were spotted from Hawaii’s tallest peak. Experts initially said the burst of laser beams was emitted by a NASA spacecraft though that was proven incorrect this week — with evidence pointing to a Chinese satellite.  Space experts at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) initially tweeted on Jan. 30 that the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera “captured green laser lights … Continue reading Experts Believe Chinese Satellite Fired Green Lasers Over Hawaii

Microsoft’s AI-Powered Bing Challenges Google Search

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Bing search engine that incorporates the language technology behind ChatGPT, an AI system for conversational and creative responses that marks the first big chance in years to get ahead of search king Google. Bing now is an “AI-powered co-pilot for the web,” the tech giant said, delivering search results infused with information from the large language … Continue reading Microsoft’s AI-Powered Bing Challenges Google Search