In a Senate hearing held on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified about the risks associated with increasingly powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems and stressed the critical need for government intervention. Altman’s appearance before Congress comes as concerns continue to mount regarding…
In an effort to enhance airport security measures, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has initiated a pilot project to test facial recognition technology at multiple airports across the United States. The project aims to streamline the identity verification process while maintaining high…
In a move to boost technological innovation and economic growth, the United States Commerce Department has initiated a process to provide $500 million in grants for cities across the nation to establish themselves as technology hubs. This initiative is part of a…
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has found a woman to take over the reins of Twitter, which he purchased last fall. As part of the transition, Musk will shift his…
In a groundbreaking initiative, major AI providers including OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are joining forces with the Biden administration to orchestrate a mass hacking event aimed at pushing the limits of AI chatbot technology. With the goal of uncovering potential harms, biases,…
Westinghouse, a leading nuclear power company, has launched a new small modular reactor (SMR) called the AP300. This reactor is a scaled-down version of the company’s AP1000 pressurised light water technology and is the first SMR “based on an Nth-of-a-kind operating plant.”…
With over 3 billion users, Facebook is one of the largest social media platforms in the world. However, the majority of its users are old, leading to concerns that Facebook is losing touch with the younger demographic. In an effort to regain…
Google has announced the addition of “passkeys” as an alternative to traditional passwords for logging into its services. The tech giant claims that passkeys are a safer option than passwords and are specific to particular websites, making them harder to steal and…
Apple and Google have teamed up to combat the use of Bluetooth devices for unwanted tracking. These devices, which are commonly used to find lost items such as keys and luggage, have also been utilized by stalkers to track unsuspecting individuals. In…
Geoffrey Hinton, the renowned computer scientist and “Godfather of AI,” has left his role at Google to speak openly about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). Hinton’s work in deep learning and neural networks has helped lay the foundation for much…