Recently, Aaron Damigos faced the abrupt end of his job as a web support associate with Microsoft due to a company-wide layoff in early June. The layoffs, affecting approximately 1,000 employees, were reportedly part of a strategic shift towards investing in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Damigos, who was blindsided by the decision, expressed his disappointment
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with roboticists introducing increasingly sophisticated systems. However, the challenge lies in teaching these systems to effectively tackle new tasks. Mapping high-dimensional data like images from on-board RGB cameras to goal-oriented robotic actions has been a complex process. Researchers at Imperial College London and the
Meta’s ambitious plans for artificial intelligence in Europe have hit a roadblock, with the company being forced to scale back its A.I. initiatives due to concerns over its data sourcing methods. The Irish privacy regulator has instructed Meta to halt the launch of its A.I. models in Europe, citing worries about the company’s utilization of
Starboard Value, led by Jeff Smith, has recently acquired a significant stake in graphics-design firm Autodesk and has raised serious concerns regarding the company’s disclosures surrounding an internal investigation that resulted in the removal of its chief financial officer. The activist fund, known for its investments in the technology sector, is troubled by the timing
Instagram is continuously evolving to meet the needs of its users, especially creators looking to establish partnerships with brands. The latest addition to their platform is the introduction of the “Creator Insights” display on profiles, offering a comprehensive overview of account performance over the last 30 days. The “Creator Insights” feature allows selected creators to
Google Chrome is always innovating and providing new features to enhance the browsing experience for its users. One of the latest additions is the “Listen to this page” option, which allows users to have webpages read aloud to them. The “Listen to this page” feature in Google Chrome comes with a variety of playback controls
President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially begin exploiting its lithium reserves as early as 2028. This news comes after receiving assurances from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the controversial mining project in Jadar, located in western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of the largest
In a recent Power On newsletter by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it was revealed that Apple is continuing its trend of producing increasingly thin devices. This effort goes beyond just the OLED iPad Pro, with plans for a “significantly skinnier” iPhone 17, as well as efforts to reduce the thickness of the MacBook Pro and Apple
The widespread application of large language models (LLMs) in conversational platforms like ChatGPT beckons the question of whether these models can craft responses so realistic that they rival human-generated content. A recent study conducted by researchers at UC San Diego tackled this inquiry head-on, employing a Turing test to evaluate the human-like intelligence of the
The introduction of bitcoin exchange traded funds in January sparked interest among financial advisors, with gradual adoption taking place. According to BlackRock’s Samara Cohen, approximately 80% of bitcoin ETF purchases have been made by self-directed investors using online brokerage accounts. Despite this, hedge funds and brokerages have also shown interest in these funds, based on