Explore the fascinating world of neuroscience and artificial intelligence as researchers from Western Sydney University are developing a supercomputer, dubbed DeepSouth, that aims to match the power and efficiency of the human brain. Unparalleled Energy Efficiency: the Human Brain The human brain is a marvel of energy efficiency. It uses a mere 20 watts of … Read more
Offering an unprecedented fusion of biology and technology, the cutting-edge Brainoware project seeks to emulate the unparalleled power of the human brain. This undertaking represents a novel approach to computing, leveraging the brain’s inherent complexity and adaptability in the pursuit of more sophisticated technology. The Human Brain: A Biological Marvel In terms of computational capacity, … Read more
Get ready to meet Gemini: the new powerhouse of Google’s Bard chatbot designed to reason better than any of its AI counterparts. Google aims to redefine the AI chatbot arena with Gemini. This new-generation AI model is believed to surpass human experts in a wide range of skills: from problem-solving to law, from mathematics to … Read more
Mind uploading presents a fascinating concept of transferring human consciousness into a synthetic form – a key principle of transhumanism, which seeks to transcend the human condition using science and technology. This holds promises of longevity and cognitive enhancement, opening up a myriad of possibilities. Mind Uploading: The Feasibility The feasibility of mind uploading depends … Read more
Japan welcomes the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment, introducing the cutting-edge JT-60SA reactor, a collaborative project between the European Union and Japan. Located in Naka, north of Tokyo, the JT-60SA is a gigantic, six-storey-high machine, differing significantly from the current nuclear power plants which use the fission method. The mission of this experimental reactor is … Read more
Imagine a world where the vast depths of the ocean are used to store our digital data. China is turning this vision into reality with their plan to establish underwater data centers, a concept that promises substantial energy savings. So, what exactly are data centers? In simple terms, these are large storage units where all … Read more
ChatGPT, the revolutionary AI chatbot, hit the internet on November 30, 2022, and went viral within mere days. Astounding Adoption Rates By January, 13 million unique daily visitors were recorded. OpenAI reports that ChatGPT now reaches 100 million people per week. The application’s widespread popularity is mostly due to its effective user interface. This is … Read more
Dive into the world of quantum computing, an arena where the laws of physics as we know them are defied and an atomic and molecular scale takes precedence. The core component of quantum computing is known as the quantum bit, or qubit. This qubit can inhabit a state of 0 and 1 simultaneously, a peculiar … Read more
The mathematical world is buzzing with excitement over the discovery of a new Dedekind number, known as D(9). This notable find was made possible through the power of a supercomputer. Detailed Discovery The ninth in its series, D(9), has been computed to be a staggering 286 386 577 668 298 411 128 469 151 667 … Read more
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, the line between reality and synthetic creation is becoming increasingly blurred. A recent study brings this into sharper focus, highlighting intriguing issues around our perception of AI-generated faces and the potential implications for racial bias, deception and public policy. Perception of AI-Generated Faces A recent … Read more