The pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has sparked intense debate among experts, with some hailing it as a revolutionary breakthrough and others dismissing it as a marketing term. Despite the unclear definition of AGI, tech companies continue to push for its development, with some claiming significant progress. However, experts warn that the hype surrounding…
A team of researchers from Linköping University in Sweden and Cornell University in the US has made a significant breakthrough in recycling perovskite solar cells, a promising material for next-generation solar panels. The team has developed a simple, non-toxic, water-based solvent to recycle almost all components of perovskite solar cells, which can be used to…
A temporary outage of the US-government-funded PubMed database of biomedical literature has left researchers globally in a panic. The disruption, which lasted for two days, highlights the reliance of scientists on the website and raises concerns about its future. PubMed is a freely accessible, comprehensive, and government-supported database that aggregates a vast amount of biomedical…
Stgenergy’s cloud mining platform is gaining popularity as a reliable and passive income stream for cryptocurrency investors. Unlike traditional cryptocurrency investing, which is heavily influenced by market fluctuations, Stgenergy’s cloud mining allows users to earn consistent returns regardless of market conditions. The platform’s user-friendly interface and flexible investment plans make it an attractive option for…
A recent review of studies evaluating healthcare AI models has found that only 5% use real patient data, and most assessments focus on medical knowledge rather than practical clinical tasks. Experts argue that current benchmark tests are distracting and don’t adequately account for the complexities of real-world cases, leading to hubris and potential failures in…
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Scale AI, a data-labeling startup, for potential labor law violations. The investigation, which has been ongoing since August 2024, centers around the company’s classification of workers as contractors rather than employees. Scale AI has faced criticism and lawsuits from former workers alleging underpayment and misclassification. Forecast for 6…
Researchers from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing have announced a breakthrough in quantum error correction using cat qubits, which could shorten the time required to develop large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers by up to five years. This innovation uses a special type of qubit called a cat qubit to reduce the total…
A company called Colossal Biosciences has announced a breakthrough in its efforts to de-extinct woolly mammoths and other animals. The company has successfully created gene-edited ‘woolly mice’ that harbor a mix of mutations modeled on those of woolly mammoths. While some specialists question the significance of this achievement, others see it as a crucial step…
Solaxy, a Solana Layer-2 scaling solution, has recently secured $25.6 million in early funding, sparking investor interest despite being in the pre-sale stage. This development comes as validators on the Solana network prepare to vote on two key updates, known as SIMDs, aimed at improving the network’s stability and scalability. Solaxy’s innovative approach to addressing…
Signal President Meredith Whittaker has sounded the alarm on the potential risks of agentic AI, warning that the technology could compromise user privacy and security. Whittaker, a vocal advocate for secure communications, expressed concerns that AI agents, which are designed to perform tasks on behalf of users, could access sensitive information and undermine the security…