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SCI & TECH50m agoChinese team finds 11,700 new viruses in world’s biggest seabed metal depositUp to 6,000 metres (19,700 feet) beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, billions of potato-shaped metallic nodules are scattered across the seabed. The Clarion-Clipperton zone’s reserves of vital metals such as nickel, cobalt and manganese could surpass the total known reserves on land, according to some estimates. While no commercial mining has yet taken place on the underwater plain, the International Seabed Authority has issued 17 exploration contracts for the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH50m agoHow I used AI to become a chess grandmaster at 16Ignore the doomsayers, this technology has transformed the game for the better and it can do the same for educationFinancial Times
SCI & TECH4h agoPsychology says it's not an illusion that time seems to pass faster between ages 60 and 70: the brain registers novelty and routine years leave fewer marks, so entire periods are compressed in memoryThe sensation that decades pass more and more quickly has been observed by science.Clarín
SCI & TECH4h agoAI researcher unpacks Anthropic's self-replication warningAnthropic is warning that small artificial intelligence models could soon spread themselves from one internet-connected device to another, including smart TVs and cameras. Jonas Guan, an AI researcher at the University of Toronto, joins to discuss.CBS News
SCI & TECH4h agoMars rover Perseverance sets distance record (but it's not fast)De Marsrover Perseverance van ruimtevaartorganisatie NASA heeft vijf jaar na aankomst op Mars een record gevestigd. Nog nooit reed een door mensen gemaakt voertuig zo ver op een andere planeet dan de aarde: 45,22 kilometer. Perseverance (doorzettingsvermogen) heeft daarmee het oude record van de Marsrover Opportunity verbroken. Dat karretje legde 45,16 kilometer af tussen 2014 en 2018. De gemiddelde snelheid van Perseverance mag met 9 kilometer per jaar niet erg indrukwekkend lijken, toch zijn ze bij NASA heel trots op de prestatie. Het was de bedoeling dat het wagentje zo'n 20 kilometer zou aNOS Buitenland
SCI & TECH5h agoDogs are susceptible to the bouba-kiki effectJust like humans, dogs seem to associate the nonsense word “bouba” with a rounded shape and “kiki” with a spiky shape, suggesting the connection stems from brain mechanisms that are shared between speciesNew Scientist
SCI & TECH8h agoAI and Jobs: A Few ScenariosIf AI is an important general-purpose technology, there will be labor market disruption. But that can happen within the sort of dynamic, churning labor market that’s familiar to workers. I mean, that’s my forecast. The post AI and Jobs: A Few Scenarios appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
SCI & TECH8h agoScientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risksCall comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders' ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH9h agoMichael Dell says AI needs safeguards and controls, and government has a role to playDell CEO Michael Dell says AI models need safeguards and controls, with companies and government both playing a role in safety.CNBC
SCI & TECH9h agoWhy AI could end the price tag as we know itRetailers want to harness the power of artificial intelligence to set personalized prices for shoppers, a consumer protection expert says.CBS News
SCI & TECH10h agoISS amid global conflict: A rare bastion of 'scientific collaboration' between the East and WestFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Alban Guyomarc'h, Researcher in Space Geopolitics at Paris's École Normale Supérieure School of Higher Learning. As a new era of space rivalry unfolds, the International Space Station remains one of the last bastions of cooperation between geopolitical adversaries. For Guyomarc'h, the latest ISS mission is more than a remarkable technological achievement. "It's one of the rare collaboration spaces we still have today in a very conflictual era".France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH11h agoGoogle opens Play Store to privately listed AI-built appsGoogle is now allowing privately listed AI-built applications to be distributed through its Play Store. This represents an important step in the integration and distribution of AI-powered software.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH12h agoGoogle opens Gemini 4 Argon AI model to developers and businesses worldwideGoogle has made its Gemini 4 Argon AI model available to developers and businesses globally. This marks a significant step in the wider adoption and application of advanced AI technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH13h agoApple fully enters the home with its first smart screen with AIApple launches HomeView, a smart screen with AI, and updates HomePod mini. It seeks to compete with Amazon and Google in connected homes. New home automation accessories and Apple TV 4K complete the offer, available in the US and other markets from November 13.Clarín
SCI & TECH13h agoMeta AI models opening path to enterprise market, says BNP ParibasA financial institution believes that Meta's AI models are creating new opportunities in the enterprise market, indicating potential growth and adoption of AI technologies. This suggests a significant development in the AI industry's commercial applications.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH13h agoEXCLUSIVE: Behind AI industry's call for independent reviews, a fight over what gets made public - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: Behind AI industry's call for independent reviews, a fight over what gets made public ReutersReuters World
SCI & TECH13h agoCells from your mother could stay in your brain your whole lifeMost people seem to have cells that crossed the placenta from their mother into their developing brain in utero, even if they're now in their 80sNew Scientist
SCI & TECH14h agoHaitian-Canadian writer Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write hit debut novelThe book was withdrawn from the shortlist for France's Goncourt prize after tests with AI detector Pangram indicated a 100% probability it contained computer-generated text.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECH14h agoSpaceX launches 35th NASA cargo mission with medical research to ISSSpaceX has launched its 35th cargo mission for NASA, delivering medical research supplies to the International Space Station. This event signifies ongoing collaboration in space exploration and scientific advancements.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH14h agoApple gets smart in your home. From ‘HomeView’ to smart door locks, here’s what to knowOne of the most exciting products is a smart lock that works automatically with your iPhone or Apple Watch.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH14h agoAnthropic warns AI will soon self-replicate and spread beyond data centresEuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH14h agoRadical New Tactic Would Stop Deadly Cancers Before They StartCancer interception aims to prevent abnormal growths from developing into tumors. The post Radical New Tactic Would Stop Deadly Cancers Before They Start appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
SCI & TECH15h agoApple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AIThe iPhone maker also announced the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini.CNBC
SCI & TECH15h agoGoogle's TPU v9 faces slight delay; Marvell remains well-positioned long-term in supply chain: GFGoogle's TPU v9 is experiencing a slight delay, while Marvell is reportedly well-positioned in the long-term supply chain. This indicates minor adjustments in technology development and supply chain dynamics.Seeking Alpha Tech