Elon Musk Has a Déjà Vu Moment

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The Street

By Luc Olinga The billionaire quips on the new tech buzz. Two years ago, cryptomania was taking off. Institutional and retail investors threw themselves into cryptocurrencies without thinking. Crypto was the new shiny thing. It was the sector where you had to be. It was trendy. The prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) soared to record levels. On November 10, 2021, BTC, the most popular cryptocurrency, reached $69,044.77, an all-time high. The bitcoin evangelists launched into the craziest predictions. Some saw the king of cryptocurrencies exceed $100,000 per unit in the following mont… Read More “Elon Musk Has a Déjà Vu Moment”

Elon Musk Mocks Silicon Valley’s New Obsession

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The Street

By Luc Olinga The billionaire quips on the new race for artificial intelligence (AI), which very quickly replaced the crypto craze. Two years ago, cryptomania was taking off. Investors threw themselves into cryptocurrencies without thinking. Crypto was the new shiny thing. It was the sector where you had to be. It was trendy. The prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) soared to record levels. On November 10, 2021, BTC, the most popular cryptocurrency, reached $69,044.77, an all-time high. The bitcoin evangelists launched into the craziest predictions. Some saw the king of cryptocurrenci… Read More “Elon Musk Mocks Silicon Valley’s New Obsession”

Elon Musk Calls for Action Against an Imminent AI Threat

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The Street

By Luc Olinga Tesla’s CEO says recent breakthroughs in AI have brought us closer to the singularity, a time when machines are smarter than humans. Since the end of November, the World has been seduced by the great progress made by artificial intelligence (AI). This advance has been fostered by the ChatGPT chatbot developed by the OpenAI startup, whose research has been funded by billionaires such as Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. ChatGPT is a chatbot capable of conversing with humans on almost any subject. It provides clear, fast, concise answers, making interactions more welcoming than those with… Read More “Elon Musk Calls for Action Against an Imminent AI Threat”

Twitter reacts to Arsenal’s stoppage-time drama against Bournemouth

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By Grey Whitebloom For the second time in three weeks, Arsenal completed a comeback with a sumptuous strike in stoppage time, not only preserving their title hopes but adding more weight to the argument that this may finally be the season the Gunners reclaim the English top flight. However, 9.11 seconds into Saturday’s helter-skelter 3-2 victory against Bournemouth, talks of any golden destiny seemed fanciful. Last season Bournemouth scored six seconds into the second half of a meeting with Fulham when the pair shared the Championship. The move was copied by teams from Cliftonville to Paris Sa… Read More “Twitter reacts to Arsenal’s stoppage-time drama against Bournemouth”

Artificial Intelligence: Embracing the Future

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Barchart

For several years now, the term “AI” or “Artificial Intelligence” has been gradually becoming a more common topic in our everyday conversations. However, it has remained more of an abstract concept than a reality until recently. In the shadows, however, brilliant minds from all around the World were working tirelessly to bring these systems to life. In December of 2022, the public was stunned by the power and potential of systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has the remarkable ability to act as a personal assistant and simplify many aspects of our daily lives. Soon after, MidJourney.com emerge… Read More “Artificial Intelligence: Embracing the Future”

Scientists unveil plan to create biocomputers powered by human brain cells

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PsyPost

[(https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/02/28/brain-organoids-intelligence-biocomoputing-hartung/) Despite AI’s impressive track record, its computational power pales in comparison with that of the human brain. Scientists today unveil a revolutionary path to drive computing forward: organoid intelligence (OI), where lab-grown brain organoids serve as biological hardware. “This new field of biocomputing promises unprecedented advances in computing speed, processing power, data efficiency, and storage capabilities – all with lower energy needs,” say the authors in an article published in Frontiers i… Read More “Scientists unveil plan to create biocomputers powered by human brain cells”

Tranquil Liminal Spaces Horror Title “Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1” Is Available Now

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Cerebral Overload

Have you ever felt a quiet sense of unease when in an empty public space? An unexplainable dread as you walk in a room or hall that should otherwise be occupied by other people? Set within the viral “liminal spaces” horror subgenre, Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 will break your mind with an oppressive-yet-tranquil setting and engaging interactive puzzles as it’s now available on PC via Steam and itch.io! Andrew Quist, the solo developer behind this title, invites you to find the horror in the familiar and overcome existential dread … or be stuck forever in the ever-looping cycle that is, Anemoiapoli… Read More “Tranquil Liminal Spaces Horror Title “Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1” Is Available Now”

Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy

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Reuters

By David Gauthier-Villars and Natalie Thomas MALATYA, Turkey (Reuters) – The Trend Garden Residence, an upscale serviced apartment building in the Turkish city of Malatya, boasted a gym, freshly-furnished rooms and a roof-top cafeteria. But when a powerful earthquake jolted the city in the early hours of Feb. 6, the seven-floored building disintegrated, killing 29 people, according to two government officials. It was as if the structure had “liquefied,” one survivor said. Beneath its colourful facade, the building had been extensively remodelled a few years ago without the necessary permits, b… Read More “Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy”

Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy

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By David Gauthier-Villars and Natalie Thomas MALATYA, Turkey (Reuters) – The Trend Garden Residence, an upscale serviced apartment building in the Turkish city of Malatya, boasted a gym, freshly-furnished rooms and a roof-top cafeteria. But when a powerful earthquake jolted the city in the early hours of Feb. 6, the seven-floored building disintegrated, killing 29 people, according to two government officials. It was as if the structure had “liquefied,” one survivor said. Beneath its colourful facade, the building had been extensively remodelled a few years ago without the necessary permits, b… Read More “Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy”

Premier League fixtures today – your guide to Saturday’s games including Arsenal & Man City

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By Jude Summerfield Saturday’s Premier League action will deliver more twists and turns in what is turning out to be the most thrilling season in recent memory. Arsenal hold a five-point lead over Manchester City in the title race and that topic will dominate the day’s events with both sides in action. It’s not just at the summit where crunch time is starting to hit, however. Top four hopefuls Newcastle and Tottenham are also in action, while Chelsea continue to limp on with Graham Potter when they host Leeds. Relegation candidates like Bournemouth, Wolves and West Ham will all be keen for win… Read More “Premier League fixtures today – your guide to Saturday’s games including Arsenal & Man City”