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The EU’s tough new moderation rules are about to cover a lot more of the internet. (www.theverge.com)
submitted 2 years ago by BaylorSwift3@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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A massive US solar panel maker just went all in on panel recycling [update] (electrek.co)
submitted 2 years ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/futurology@futurology.today
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The integration of generative AI directly into word processors will give rise to a new, acceptable form of synthesized AI-human writing and universities are not prepared. (generativehistory.substack.com)
submitted 2 years ago by BaylorSwift3@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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Google says its new Gemini 1.5 is the most powerful AI, eclipsing GPT-4 Turbo (analyticsindiamag.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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OpenAI's new text-to-video AI called Sora is a major step forward, far ahead of any other AI with this capability. (openai.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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The rise of virtual influencers: These humans do not exist and they are ready to steal hearts and influence people (www.humanityredefined.com)
submitted 2 years ago by RewindAgain@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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Researchers have reversed advanced heart disease in animal tests by using gene therapy to get the heart to build new healthy muscle tissue. (medicalxpress.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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Tech giants pledge to fight AI deepfakes ahead of elections. Companies will unveil plans at the Munich Security Conference to join forces to combat abuse of deepfakes in major votes. (www.politico.eu)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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28-ton, 1.2-megawatt tidal kite is now exporting power to the grid (newatlas.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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Tech companies axe 34,000 jobs since start of year in pivot to AI (www.ft.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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Did a NASA study pull the plug on space solar power? (www.thespacereview.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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New research suggests up to 70 interstellar objects, like 2017's Oumuamua, could pass through our solar system every year, and ESA's upcoming Comet Interceptor Mission could be adapted to visit one. (phys.org)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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France has had to halt a government-funded scheme to let low-income people lease electric vehicles for €100-a-month because it's been too popular. (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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AI Is Driving More Layoffs Than Companies Want to Admit (www.bloomberg.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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A Russian researcher says not only has no one yet developed a means to control AI - it may be impossible to do so. (techxplore.com)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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Austrian researchers combine 3D printing with stem cells to create cartilage tissue. (phys.org)
submitted 2 years ago by BaylorSwift3@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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First ‘private’ nuclear reactor to power 2m British homes (finance.yahoo.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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AI's most popular chipmaker Nvidia is trying to use AI to design chips faster (www.businessinsider.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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Wealth of five richest men doubles since 2020 as five billion people made poorer in “decade of division,” says Oxfam (www.oxfamamerica.org)
submitted 2 years ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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The World’s Population May Peak in Your Lifetime. What Happens Next? (www.nytimes.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Espiritdescali@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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Are people irrational to start law degrees in 2024? New research shows AI can do many of the tasks of junior lawyers and other legal staff at less than 1% the cost of their wages. (arxiv.org)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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A radical new drug is poised to extend the life of large dogs, allowing them to live as long as small breeds. (www.sciencealert.com)
submitted 2 years ago by RewindAgain@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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CRISPR treatment for inherited disease aces first human trial. Participants saw a 95% reduction in attacks soon after receiving the therapy. (www.freethink.com)
submitted 2 years ago by RewindAgain@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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For all the investor money flowing into AI, OpenAI's pivot to autonomous agents shows its weakness. It's yet to show a way of turning a profit, and autonomous agent's prospects look doubtful too (garymarcus.substack.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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The open-science movement for sharing laboratory materials gains momentum (www.nature.com)
submitted 2 years ago by Lugh@futurology.today to c/futurology@futurology.today
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