The debate surrounding the role of tech ethics and trust and safety in technological progress took a controversial turn with venture capitalist Marc Andreessen’s “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” last year. In this manifesto, Andreessen criticized these concepts, arguing that they hinder innovation and subject humanity to a mass demoralization campaign against emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. This
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Microsoft has recently announced that they will be ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025. However, in a surprising move, the company has decided to reopen its beta program for Windows 10 to test new features and improvements. This decision marks a significant shift in Microsoft’s approach towards the aging operating system. Microsoft’s Windows
It is quite unsettling to witness the misuse of content, especially when it comes to journalism. The recent incident involving Google’s AI Overview feature using content from a WIRED article raises serious concerns about the future of journalism. The use of AI to generate answers by pulling directly from existing articles poses a threat to
The recent advancements in nuclear science have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery that could potentially revolutionize the production of plutonium-238 (238Pu). This versatile isotope, known for its ideal heating properties, is crucial for powering devices like spacecraft and pacemakers. A new high-resolution neutronics model has been developed by a team of nuclear scientists, significantly improving the
Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered significant attention in recent years as a key player in the movement towards a more sustainable future. The appeal of EVs lies in their potential to combat critical environmental issues such as air pollution and the reliance on fossil fuels. By significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional vehicles,
Identifying defects in additively manufactured components has always been a challenging task in any manufacturing setting. The complexity of 3D printed components, with their intricate structures and hidden internal features, makes it difficult to spot defects with the naked eye. This poses a significant problem as defective components could lead to product failures or malfunctions
Cisco’s ThousandEyes internet monitoring unit has recently introduced new artificial intelligence-powered features designed to revolutionize the prediction and diagnosis of internet outages and disruptions. This new AI technology, known as Digital Experience Assurance (DXA), is set to empower Cisco’s networking technology users by automatically addressing network quality issues, a significant departure from the current monitoring-focused
The field of optical technology has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly in the realm of spatial mode manipulation. This has led to the development of compact and versatile devices that have the potential to revolutionize imaging, communication, and directed energy applications. One such advancement is the creation of free-standing microscale photonic lantern spatial
In May 2022, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) launched its precision measurement program. This program, led by the Low Energy Beam and Ion Trap (LEBIT) facility at FRIB, focuses on cooling high-energy rare-isotope beams to a lower energy state and conducting high-precision mass measurements on specific particles. The
The aviation industry is experiencing a significant transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. While the idea of replacing pilots with AI may still be a distant future, industry experts emphasize the immediate impact AI is having on how airlines conduct their business. According to Julie Pozzi, the head of data science and