19% of U.S. workers at risk of job automation due to AI
A study by the Pew Research Center has found that 19% of U.S. workers are in jobs with high exposure to AI, meaning that their jobs could be automated in the future. These jobs include budget analysts, data entry keyers, tax preparers, technical writers, and web developers. 23% of American workers have low AI exposure […]
India embarks on edge AI revolution
India’s manufacturing sector, responsible for 15% of the country’s GDP and employing nearly 12% of its workforce is poised for a major transformation thanks to the rise of edge AI. Edge AI is a type of artificial intelligence that is deployed on edge devices, such as sensors and controllers. This means that the AI models […]
Gene therapy eyedrops restore vision for blind boy
A 14-year-old boy who was born with a rare genetic condition that caused blindness has regained his sight thanks to gene therapy eyedrops. Antonio Vento Carvajal was diagnosed with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a condition that causes blisters to form on the skin and in the eyes. The blisters eventually scarred his eyes, leaving him legally […]
MIT researchers develop PhotoGuard to protect images from AI manipulation
MIT researchers have developed a new technique called PhotoGuard that can protect images from malicious AI manipulation. PhotoGuard works by adding imperceptible perturbations to images that disrupt the ability of AI models to edit them. The result is an image that is visually unchanged for human observers but is protected from unauthorized editing by AI […]
ASML develops high-NA EUV lithography
ASML, a leading lithography machine maker, has announced the development of high-NA EUV lithography, a new technology that will enable the production of smaller devices with shorter light wavelengths and greater numerical apertures. High-NA EUV lithography is essential for sustaining Moore’s Law, which states that the number of transistors on a chip doubles every two […]
Four-day work week yields success
A study by 4 Day Week Global has found that the four-day work week remains a resounding success after one year. The study, which involved 220 companies in 70 countries, including the U.S., Australia, and the United Kingdom, found that workers were more efficient, even as work intensity dipped. They worked less, and were able […]
FCC propose to boost minimum broadband speeds to 100Mbps
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to boost the minimum broadband speeds in the United States to 100Mbps down and 20Mbps up. The current standard is 25Mbps down and 3Mbps up. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the proposed change is necessary to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable, high-speed internet. “In today’s […]
Big Tech giants team up to create open source map data
A group of major technology companies, including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and TomTom, have announced the launch of the Overture Maps Foundation. The foundation’s goal is to create a free and open source map data set that can be used by anyone to build their own maps and mapping applications. The foundation’s initial data […]
U.S. AI leadership at risk
According to some analysts, America, which is presently leading the global race to create artificial intelligence (AI), is on the verge of falling behind if it does not implement AI more swiftly. China, which is already using AI in sectors like healthcare and manufacturing, and is now integrating AI into its economy is reportedly set […]
AI providers unite to launch Frontier Model Forum
Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have joined forces to launch the Frontier Model Forum to ensure the “safe and responsible development” of the most powerful AI models. Frontier models, as defined by the companies, surpass the capabilities of the most advanced existing models and can perform a wide range of tasks. Over time, the forum […]
