Tag: Artificial Intelligence
Google AI Boss Sir Demis Hassabis Awarded Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Sir Demis Hassabis, a Briton, along with American scientists Professor David Baker and Dr. John Jumper, have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Their groundbreaking work in decoding the structure of proteins...
Revolutionizing AI: Nobel Prize Winners in Physics for Neural Networks
The Nobel Committee for Physics recently announced the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton. These two scientists have been recognized for their groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence...
Understanding Analog Computing: An Overview | Quanta Magazine
Computing has come a long way since its early analog days. While today's digital systems dominate the technology landscape, analog computing still holds value in certain applications. Analog devices like the Antikythera mechanism and...
Investigation of UK Regulator into Amazon’s £3bn AI Anthropic Investment
The UK's competition regulator has launched an inquiry into Amazon's investment of over £3bn into an artificial intelligence (AI) startup as regulators ramp up their scrutiny of mergers involving the fast-growing technology. The deal,...
Bioengineered Living Computers: Human Neurons Technology
In the quest for more energy-efficient artificial intelligence, some scientists are delving into the realm of living computers. These innovative systems are designed to use biological matter instead of traditional silicon-based hardware. This approach,...
Fighting Deepfake AI Video Scams: Tips for Scientists
In January, South African urologist Kgomotso Mathabe found herself at the center of a deepfake video scam. The video showed her promoting a fake drug to treat erectile dysfunction, which she had never done....
AI Literacy Scales: A Comprehensive Review for npj Science of Learning
The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various aspects of society, such as medicine, education, and science, has led to the emergence of new AI-related jobs and the need for existing jobs to...
Understanding Analog Computing: A Comprehensive Overview | Quanta Magazine
Analog computing has a long history that dates back to ancient times, offering a different approach to processing information compared to our current digital systems. While digital computing relies on manipulating binary digits, analog...
Identifying Deepfakes: How to Spot Them Using Eye Movements
Researchers at the University of Hull in England have discovered a potential way to identify AI-generated images of people by analyzing reflections in the eyes. This technique, inspired by astronomy, involves comparing the consistency...
Revolutionary Supercomputer and AI Projects Lose £1.3bn Funding
Labour has decided to withdraw £1.3 billion in funding for tech and AI projects that were initially promised by the Tories. The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) stated that the funding, which...