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22Apr/23

The Metaverse will get a big boost from AI

April 22, 2023InternetArticles, Artificial intelligence, Avatar, Contents, Fiction, GoMeta, META, Metaverse, Microsoft, Virtual reality, Virtual worldadmin

April 21, 2023 /Technology/ –The metaverse is a virtual world where people can interact with each other and with digital objects. It is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and play.

AI can play a major role in the development of the metaverse. It can be used to create more realistic and immersive experiences, to provide personalized content and services, and to automate tasks.

Here are some specific ways that AI can boost the metaverse: Continue reading →

21Apr/23

Bard can help you with coding tasks

April 21, 2023DevelopersBard, Computer languages, Computer programming, Cross-platform software, D, E, Factorial, High-level programming languages, JavaScript, Object-oriented programming languages, Programming languages, Recursion, Thisadmin

April 21, 2023 /Technology/ –Bard can help you with your coding needs. By following these guidelines, you can improve your chances of getting Bard to generate the code you want: Continue reading →

21Apr/23

`Why SpaceX explosion was successful failure.

April 21, 2023SpaceBFR, California, Elon Musk, Hawthorne, Hawthorne, California, Hyperloop, Outer space, Raptor, Spacecraft, Spaceflight, SpaceX, SpaceX reusable launch system development programadmin

April 21, 2023 /Technology/ –The SpaceX explosion on April 20, 2023 was a major setback for the company, but it could also be considered a “successful failure.” The explosion occurred during a test flight of the Starship prototype, which is a vehicle that SpaceX is developing to eventually take humans to Mars. The explosion was caused by a failure of one of the Raptor engines, which are the powerful engines that will power the Starship.
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21Apr/23

Google merges Brain, DeepMind into new unit that will focus on artificial intelligence

April 21, 2023Technology.google, AlphaGo, Artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence applications, Computer Go, Deep learning, DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, Greg Corrado, Ilya Sutskever, Jeff Dean, Machine learning, Mustafa Suleyman, Shane Leggadmin

April 21, 2023 /Technology/ – On April 20, 2023, Google announced that it would be merging its two main artificial intelligence research units, Google Brain and DeepMind, into a new unit called Google AI. The new unit will be led by Jeff Dean, who is currently the lead of Google Brain.
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21Apr/23

What process mining is and why it’s such a big deal

April 21, 2023InnovationArticles, Business process, Business process discovery, Business process management, Contents, Examples of data mining, Information technology, Information technology management, Mining, Process mining, Six Sigmaadmin

April 21, 2023 /Technology/ – Process mining is a relatively new field of data science that uses data from event logs to discover, analyze, and improve business processes. Event logs are a type of data that records the activities that take place in a business process, such as who did what, when, and where. Process mining can be used to: Continue reading →

21Apr/23

TCL Launches TCL RayNeo X2 Global Developer Program

April 21, 2023DevelopersAugmented reality, Computer languages, Cross-platform software, Programming languages, Tcladmin

TCL, a pioneer in display technology and affordable, premium smart experiences, announces the launch of TCL RayNeo X2 Global Developer Program (The Morpheus Plan), an innovative developer program based on the groundbreaking binocular full-color augmented reality (AR) glasses, TCL RayNeo X2. The program invites software developers from around the globe to join TCL and build creative, user-driven features for its AR glasses – thus creating an industry-leading AR ecosystem. Continue reading

21Apr/23

ChatGPT: lessons learned from Italy’s temporary ban of the AI chatbot

April 21, 2023SecurityArticles, Artificial intelligence, Businesspeople, ChatGPT, Creative Commons, Elon Musk, Existential risk from artificial general intelligence, Garante, Giovanni De Gregorio, Information privacy, Italy, National data protection authority, OpenAI, Oreste Pollicino, Pasquale Stanzione, Privacy law, Privacy policy, SHUTTERSTOCK, Technologyadmin

Oreste Pollicino, Bocconi University and Giovanni De Gregorio, Bocconi University

In March 2023, Italy became the first western country to block the advanced chatbot known as ChatGPT.

The Italian data protection authority, Garante, cited concerns over the protection of personal data when making this decision. It has given OpenAI, the California-based company that created ChatGPT, until the end of April to comply with its demands.

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20Apr/23

Health data: who owns it?

April 20, 2023SecurityAdam Smith Tech, Brazil, Companies, Cori Crider, Department of Health and Social Care, Economy of New York City, Financial markets, National Health Service, NHS England, NHS number, Palantir, Peter Thiel, Santa Catarina, Thomson Reuters, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

By Adam Smith | Tech correspondent

April 20, 2023 /Thomson Reuters Foundation/ — U.S. data analytics firm Palantir is bidding to provide Britain’s National Health Service with software across the system – a move which has raised concerns from data specialists and advocates.

Palantir, founded by U.S. billionaire Peter Thiel, was the NHS data analytics provider during the pandemic and is currently bidding for a £480 million contract for a “federated data platform”.
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20Apr/23

Square Software Turns Android Devices Into Powerful Payment Technology

April 20, 2023Mobile.google, Afterpay, Alexis Sowa, Android, Australia, Block Inc., Cloud clients, Contactless payment, Economy, Financial services, France, Google Pay, Ireland, Lena Furr, Mobile payments, Money, Online payments, Payment systems, San Francisco, Smartphones, Spain, Square, Inc., United Kingdom, United States, Washington, D.C.admin

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Square today launched Tap to Pay on Android for sellers across the U.S., Australia, Ireland, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The new technology empowers sellers to securely accept contactless payments with a compatible Android device, and at no additional cost.
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20Apr/23

Why universities should return to oral exams in the AI and ChatGPT era

April 20, 2023TechnologyAcademia, Australia, Central Queensland University, Creative Commons, Education, Educational assessment, Educational psychology, Ken Purnell, Norway, Oral communication, Oral exam, Prelims, Psychometrics, SHUTTERSTOCK, Stephen Dobson, Testsadmin

Stephen Dobson, CQUniversity Australia

Imagine the following scenario.

You are a student and enter a room or Zoom meeting. A panel of examiners who have read your essay or viewed your performance, are waiting inside.

You answer a series of questions as they probe your knowledge and skills. You leave. The examiners then consider the preliminary pre-oral exam grade and if an adjustment up or down is required.

You are called back to receive your final grade.

This type of oral assessment – or viva voce as it was known in Latin – is a tried and tested form of educational assessment.

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