Ping-Pong Robot Makes History By Beating Top-Level Human Players
Sony AI’s autonomous table-tennis robot Ace has accomplished a groundbreaking feat by becoming the first robot to challenge top-tier human players. According to Reuters, Ace, developed by Sony’s AI research division in Japan, has achieved a remarkable level of proficiency in a competitive physical sport that demands quick decision-making and precise execution, as stated by […]
Inside the AI startup Elon Musk is betting $60 billion on
The transformation of work, startups, and the economy through vibe coding is a significant trend. A team of four MIT classmates established Cursor. SpaceX has expressed interest in acquiring Cursor for $60 billion. The key figures at Cursor include its founders, investors, and clients such as Nvidia and Stripe. Despite growing competition in the AI […]
Claude, Microsoft Copilot Fail Again to Predict the Winners of the Kentucky Derby
In 2016, an online platform using “swarm intelligence” successfully predicted the Kentucky Derby outcome by accurately naming the top four finishers in order. However, its predictions for the following year in 2017 were significantly off. Subsequently, Slashdot assessed the performance of modern AI systems in predicting the outcomes of the Derby in 2023, 2024, and […]
From Tea Leaves to AI: Why Today’s High-Tech Predictions Are So Dangerous
Inquiring among a group of executives about their utilization of AI revealed a range of applications, from health professionals using it for medical image analysis to managers employing it for drafting emails. However, one standout response came from a middle-aged Asian woman who shared her innovative use of chatbots as fortune tellers, drawing parallels to […]
Health-Tracking Pet Collar Acts Like a Smartwatch for Dogs and Cats
Tractive has introduced two innovative smart collars equipped with GPS tracking, AI-driven health monitoring, and various other technological features. Given that pets cannot communicate their well-being or location to us, Tractive, a tech company based in Austria and Seattle specializing in developing GPS tracking devices for pets, has unveiled two new smart collars that are […]
Google Cloud Pushes Hard on AI Agents and Hardcore Computing
Google is fully committed to agentic AI. During Google’s Cloud Next event on Wednesday, the technology giant unveiled numerous enhancements designed to assist its corporate clients in automating their business operations using AI agents. According to Google Cloud, 75% of its customers incorporate AI into their operations. Given the pervasive integration of AI in Google […]
What if Your Boss Monitored Your Emotions?
The positive aspect for me personally is that the computer has assessed my personality positively. In a recent meeting with my boss, an app named MorphCast categorized me as generally “amused,” “determined,” and “interested,” albeit occasionally “impatient.” This app claims to use AI to understand human emotions deeply. It concluded that my emotional state was […]