by Patrick O'Neill on (#56FAX)
Quantum computers could make encryption a thing of the past, but 15 contenders are trying to prove they have what it takes to safeguard your data.
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by Charlotte Jee on (#55Y7E)
The news: A covid-19 vaccine candidate being developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca proved safe and provoked a strong immune response in its first clinical trials. Participants’ systems produced both antibodies and T cells, and only relatively mild side effects were observed. The results were described today in a paper in The Lancet. The study:…
by Patrick O'Neill on (#55RWB)
What do Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates have in common? Dozens of high-profile verified Twitter accounts were hacked on Wednesday, seemingly to push a cryptocurrency scam that may have netted upwards of $100,000 in a matter of minutes. These kinds of scams are old hat on Twitter, but never have so…
by Jason Sparapani on (#55RJ2)
We may think of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care in terms of scientific advances, such as a cure for cancer or a science-fiction tricorder-like device. But in the real world, AI is making its initial impact in workflow and administrative tasks. That’s not to say AI technologies aren’t being used for genuinely exciting work…
by Tanya Basu on (#55RBZ)
On May 4, a slick, 26-minute video was released, alleging that the coronavirus was actually a laboratory-manipulated virus deployed to wreak havoc so that a resulting vaccine could be used for profit. None of that was true, and Plandemic’s claims were thoroughly, repeatedly debunked. Still, it went viral, getting liked on Facebook 2.5 million times.…
by Wade Roush on (#55QX9)
The numbers tell the story. US venture capital firms have $444 billion under management, including $121 billion in “dry powder” waiting in reserve—all in pursuit of the next “unicorn” startup that will grow to be worth billions. But about three-quarters of the industry’s cash goes to support software innovation—a habit that’s looking particularly short-sighted at…
by Karen Hao on (#55K3Y)
The context: One of the greatest unsolved flaws of deep learning is its vulnerability to so-called adversarial attacks. When added to the input of an AI system, these perturbations, seemingly random or undetectable to the human eye, can make things go completely awry. Stickers strategically placed on a stop sign, for example, can trick a…
by Neel Patel on (#55K44)
Every week, the readers of our space newsletter, The Airlock, send in their questions for space reporter Neel V. Patel to answer. This week: Can we go to Jupiter? Once we move past the asteroid belt, is it realistic to assume there is a chance humans could ever explore any of the gas giants, like Jupiter, really close…
by Jason Sparapani on (#5576X)
5G cellular technology, which has been promised to provide a connective fabric that will cover the globe in a seamless digital experience, is starting to take shape. But the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 that has forced hundreds of millions of people to work and socialize remotely has made it clear that the connective fabric is…
by Jason Sparapani on (#54WN7)
Businesses today have a wealth of information to draw upon. It comes from customer touchpoints, mobile interactions, internet-of-things (IoT) devices, e-commerce transactions, and many more sources. And corporate governance has made it easier to comply with data privacy rules, so organizations can be confident about the data quality. But usefulness? That’s a major challenge that…
by James Temple on (#54WHC)
A pair of palm-tree-fringed coves form two narrow notches, about a quarter of a mile apart, along the shoreline of an undisclosed island somewhere in the Caribbean. After a site visit in early March, researchers with the San Francisco nonprofit Project Vesta determined that the twin inlets provided an ideal location to study an obscure…
by Neel Patel on (#54WHD)
Virgin Galactic announced it has signed a deal with NASA to develop a “private orbital astronaut readiness program” that trains and supports private astronauts for missions to the International Space Station. The background: Last year NASA announced it was accepting bids from private companies for missions to the space station, both as a tourist destination…
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Technical, regulatory, and business obstacles are still in the way of safe, useful, and affordable self-driving vehicles.
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on (#4DFVQ)
With 5G networks rolling out around the world, engineers are turning their attention to the next incarnation.
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on (#4DDKN)
A new analysis finds California’s cap-and-trade program may vastly overestimate emissions reductions.
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on (#4DAV0)
Machines need an exact digital replica of our world if we’re going to get true, location-specific AR—or accurate robot food deliveries.
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on (#4D8GS)
Though it wasn’t in time for tax day, US lawmakers are pressuring the IRS to clarify its policies for digital currencies.
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on (#4D63E)
Only a few legislators really know what they’re talking about, but it’s a start.
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on (#4CZ6W)
Thanks to twin astronauts, we now have our first solid evidence of how the human body responds to long-term spaceflight—and it’s thrown up some mysteries.
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on (#4D60P)
In a startling demonstration, the machine drew on experimentation, data, and observation of humans to learn how simple implements could help it achieve a task.
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on (#4CVTV)
The scientists behind it spent a decade using a virtual telescope the size of Earth to create this historic image.
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A new low-cost robot arm that can be controlled using a virtual-reality headset will make it easier to experiment with AI and robotics.
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on (#4CPQZ)
EVs represent a tiny share of the nation’s auto market, but efforts to electrify scooters and rickshaws may begin to change that.
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on (#4CKMH)
We asked experts for practical suggestions on why Google’s AI ethics council bombed and what the company should do next.
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on (#4CJ7A)
Even if an advertiser is well-intentioned, the algorithm still prefers certain groups of people over others.
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on (#4CJ3C)
Combining app check-ins and tweets with traditional detection data could give rescue teams and residents a vital head start.
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on (#4CDN4)
Researchers at MIT have used AI to improve the flavor of basil. It’s part of a trend that is seeing artificial intelligence revolutionize farming.
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on (#4CCR5)
The Apollo stories: Dennis Sager was one of the last employees of the human-led backstop for the computation that made the mission possible.
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on (#4CCH1)
A look at the data shows that despite the crypto market’s long downturn, VCs are still betting big.
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on (#4C8PD)
The $10,000 competition will test AI with challenges that were originally designed to test animal cognition—to see how close we are to machines that have common sense.
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on (#4C2NW)
A recent Indian anti-satellite test was hazardous, but plans for mass satellite launches by SpaceX and OneWeb could pose even greater risks in orbit.
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on (#4C0W8)
New figures show we’re using more energy and still pumping out more emissions—so why aren’t we moving the dial?
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on (#4BYKN)
The sun’s violent activity can shut down the power grid and knock out satellites. ESA’s Lagrange mission will be our early warning system.
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on (#4BWJ7)
The EU has just passed the Copyright Directive: now small sites and tech giants alike will have to deal with the fallout and recriminations.
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on (#4BXQ0)
A team that includes philosophers, engineers, and policy experts will determine how ethical Google’s AI projects are—but some have already criticized its makeup.
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on (#4BVJC)
Creators of a new breed of fully regulated digital assets have their eyes on remaking how money is raised—and putting the era of sketchy ICOs behind them.
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on (#4BVCC)
A team at George Church’s Harvard lab wants to redesign species with large-scale DNA changes.
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on (#4BSTJ)
Binance is doing million-dollar ICOs when everyone else has given up. But there’s a catch.
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on (#4BHZZ)
The plan is going to be tricky to pull off, both technically and politically, but the Kremlin has set its sights on self-sufficiency.
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on (#4BFKV)
The newest addition to the commercial crew explains how he is preparing for space again, eight years after his last trip.
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on (#4BFED)
The SEC’s “crypto czar†has implied that Dai and other stablecoins may be securities—and that would be bad news for its fans.
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on (#4BD2T)
Early results from the Japanese Hayabusa2 mission are not just giving us insights into space rocks—they can tell us about our own planet’s history, too.
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on (#4BAJM)
Boris Katz has spent his career trying to help machines master language. He believes that current AI techniques aren’t enough to make Siri or Alexa truly smart.
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on (#4AWS6)
Regulators, airlines, and Boeing need to grapple with how much information pilots are given as systems become more complex.
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on (#4AMQ7)
China is developing artificial intelligence on an unparalleled scale, but the US aims to beat it by inventing the next big ideas.
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on (#4ABDA)
In spite of tensions with the US and its allies, Huawei is rapidly building a suite of AI offerings unmatched by any other company on the planet.
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on (#4B205)
None is easy, but all are incredibly important.
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on (#4AT65)
From sodium-cooled fission to advanced fusion, a fresh generation of projects hopes to rekindle trust in nuclear energy.
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on (#4AJ8E)
Meat production spews tons of greenhouse gas and uses up too much land and water. Is there an alternative that won’t make us do without?
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