In 1993, three engineers – Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, gathered at a Denny’s in San Jose to discuss revolutionizing computer graphics for video games. This conversation led to the birth of Nvidia, a tech company that has now become a juggernaut in the industry. From its humble beginnings at a diner table
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The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found itself in the midst of controversy after the U.S. Commerce Department banned the use of its software in the United States, citing concerns about national security. Despite the ban, Kaspersky denied being a security threat and reassured that the decision would not hinder its ability to market and sell its
Ilya Sutskever, a renowned AI researcher and one of the founders of OpenAI, recently announced the establishment of a new company called Safe Superintelligence Inc. This new venture is dedicated solely to the safe development of “superintelligence” – AI systems that surpass human capabilities. Sutskever, along with his co-founders Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, aims
In a recent study published in Applied Physics Reviews, researchers have made a significant advancement in addressing the issue of increasing the capacity of sodium-ion batteries. This breakthrough could potentially pave the way for more cost-effective and safer energy storage solutions compared to lithium-ion batteries, which are currently dominating the market. The research, co-led by
Ethylene, a highly flammable compound with a wide range of applications, is currently produced primarily through fossil-powered steam cracking of ethane. This traditional method is not only energy-intensive but also contributes to the greenhouse gas emissions. However, researchers from Soochow University, University of Toronto, and other institutes have introduced a new approach to producing ethylene.
Bae Jin-soo’s journey into the world of webtoons began when he made the bold decision to leave his lucrative job at a top South Korean conglomerate to pursue his passion for storytelling through comics, much to his parents’ dismay. Fast forward seventeen years, and Bae has made a name for himself as one of the
Roboticists have made significant advancements in developing sophisticated systems over the years. However, teaching these systems to effectively handle new tasks has been a persistent challenge. One crucial aspect of this training process involves mapping high-dimensional data, such as images captured by on-board RGB cameras, to goal-oriented robotic actions. Researchers at Imperial College London and
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia recently announced that the country could begin exploiting its lithium resources as early as 2028. This comes after receiving new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the controversial mining project in Jadar, western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of the largest
Large language models (LLMs) have transformed conversational platforms with their ability to comprehend prompts and generate coherent responses across multiple languages. Recent research conducted at UC San Diego aimed to determine whether these models, like GPT-4, are so advanced that they can be mistaken for human interaction. The study involved running a Turing test, a
Elon Musk’s record-setting Tesla compensation plan has sparked controversy and debate among shareholders and the public alike. While the median CEO pay in the U.S. is already significantly higher than the average worker, Musk’s compensation plan is on a whole different level. The approved 10-year pay plan is valued at a staggering $44.9 billion, making
The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as natural language processing (NLP) models and computer vision algorithms, has seen significant advancements in recent years. These improvements are largely attributed to the exponential growth of training datasets, comprising extensive collections of images and texts sourced from various online platforms. However, when it comes to datasets
Generative AI, unlike its predecessors, has the unique ability to create novel content across various mediums such as text, video, images, and music. This innovation allows AI to break free from traditional rules and patterns, opening up a world of possibilities. The implications of generative AI are vast and far-reaching, with the potential to revolutionize
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has decided to pause its plans to utilize personal data for training its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision came after the social media giant faced privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group. Complaints from the European Center for Digital Rights The European Center for Digital Rights, also
Justina Jong’s shocking discovery that she was being paid less than a male colleague for the same job at Apple came from an unexpected source: an office printer. This revelation sparked a lawsuit alleging that Apple systematically paid thousands of women less than men. Jong, a training instructor in Apple’s marketing department, found a W-2
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in recent years, particularly in the field of mapping three-dimensional spaces using two-dimensional images captured by multiple cameras. This breakthrough has the potential to greatly enhance the navigation capabilities of autonomous vehicles, making them safer and more efficient on the road. One of the latest techniques developed by