The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up a Pandora’s box of opportunities and challenges. As various sectors increasingly adopt AI technologies, the potential for misuse and unintended consequences also rises. In this landscape, proactive measures to ensure AI safety and ethics are critical. Yet, one of the only dedicated U.S. government offices focusing
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In recent years, the discourse surrounding women in technology, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), has gained momentum, offering a platform to highlight groundbreaking contributors in this field. One such figure is Marissa Hummon, the Chief Technology Officer at Utilidata, an innovative company focused on enhancing the sustainability of the electric grid. Hummon’s
There is no denying that the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and shaping the future of numerous industries. However, alongside this technological growth, there exists a pressing moral obligation—especially when it comes to safeguarding vulnerable populations, particularly children. At the forefront of this mission is Dr. Rebecca Portnoff, a notable figure in
In a world inundated with information, the ability to distill long documents and videos into concise, easily digestible audio summaries has become increasingly valuable. Google’s NotebookLM adapts to this need, boasting enhancements to its AI-driven audio summarization features. In its latest update, launched on a Thursday, NotebookLM has evolved the way users engage with content,
In a significant pivot from its original branding, the startup co-founded by Sam Altman, initially known as Worldcoin, recently announced a name change to simply “World.” This rebranding, unveiled during a live event in San Francisco, marks a newfound emphasis on expanding beyond its cryptocurrency roots. Co-founder and CEO Alex Blania articulated that the prior
The fusion of artificial intelligence and robotics has made remarkable advances in recent years, offering glimpses into a future where humanoid robots could execute a range of complex tasks with human-like efficiency. The recent collaboration between Boston Dynamics and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) embarks on this exciting journey by integrating AI into the electric
Last week, Tesla’s much-anticipated robotaxi event showcased CEO Elon Musk’s ambitious timeline for the company’s next-generation vehicle technology. Musk stated that by 2025, Tesla plans to launch an “unsupervised” version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in California and Texas, specifically for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. This announcement piqued interest and skepticism alike,
In a groundbreaking move, Google has partnered with nuclear startup Kairos Power to construct seven small modular reactors (SMRs), aimed at generating an impressive 500 megawatts of carbon-free electricity for its data centers. This partnership underscores the increasing energy demands from both data centers and burgeoning artificial intelligence technologies. As energy consumption soars, particularly in
The data center industry is experiencing a meteoric rise that is closely tied to the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Expected to swell from an estimated $301 billion to an astonishing $622.4 billion by 2030, according to P&S Intelligence, the demand for data storage and computational power is becoming harder to meet. In the United
When stepping into Christoph Kohstall’s Palo Alto garage, one is immediately enveloped by a whirlwind of creativity and innovation. The disarray is almost overwhelming; electrical components twinkle and pulse, as if alive, while a cluttered workbench proudly displays an assortment of machining tools. Above it all, a red industrial girder—a hallmark of robotics labs—stretches out,