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SCI & TECHOct 4Wrapping batteries in aluminum foil: what it's for and the myth experts debunkHow the method works and why it doesn't work to revive a discharged battery.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 4Argentina signed an agreement with the United States to promote artificial intelligence in science• The Government joined an initiative led by the United States together with 15 other countries to apply superintelligence in scientific research and modify sector financing. • The document signed in Japan does not establish economic commitments or specific deadlines, but seeks to achieve (truncated).Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 4SoftBank’s Son warns of AI safety risks despite $65B OpenAI betSoftBank's CEO, Masayoshi Son, has issued a warning about AI safety risks, even after his company made a substantial investment in OpenAI. This highlights growing concerns about the future implications of artificial intelligence development, even among those heavily invested in it.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHOct 4Enroll in the new AI course and go from chatbot to gemsReabrimos las inscripciones del curso de IA hasta el 8 de octubre. The post Inscríbase en el nuevo curso de IA y pase del chatbot a las gemas appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
SCI & TECHOct 4Turning Your Home Office Into a Productivity Powerhouse: 10 Common Problems and Gadgets to Fix ThemExplore ten everyday challenges faced by remote workers and discover practical gadgets-from noise‑cancelling headphones to smart mugs-that can boost focus, reduce distractions, and lift comfort. These vetted Amazon picks help you keep your home workspace efficient, calm, and enjoyable.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 4Why I quit the movement shaping AIArtificial intelligence insiders are quitting their jobs, saying the technology could mean the end of humanity. Pope Leo in France warned of a “paradise of machines”. And the New York Times reported this week that one of AI firm Anthropic’s co-founders spent months lobbying religious thinkers on the possibility that AI could be conscious.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHOct 4Sony's PlayStation 6: Rumours and Reality as the PS5 Turns SixWith the PS5's sixth anniversary looming, the industry is turning its attention forward to Sony's potentially next console, rumours about its launch date, price projections, and how increased supply chain costs and competition from Microsoft shape its future.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 4Starship’s successful launch to low Earth orbit is a big dealAs the late, great science fiction writer Robert Heinlein said, "Once you get to Earth orbit, you’re halfway to anywhere in the solar system."The Hill
SCI & TECHOct 4Detecting deepfakes, in a world where even reality is suspectHany Farid, a leading expert on deepfakes and digital manipulation, estimates that half of the content widely viewed on the Internet is fake. What does this mean for our ability to detect images generated or hallucinated by artificial intelligence? "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with Farid about the toll of studying deepfakes; about the weaponization of AI imagery; and about whether AI agents will ever be accepted as replacements for humans.CBS News
SCI & TECHOct 4A super affordable gaming handheld alternative from Xiaomi? Redmi Pad 2 9.7 gaming reviewA 2K display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a compact form factor for under $160 sounds like the ultimate handheld dream. We tested the relatively compact Redmi Pad 2 9.7 with the latest Android games. Can this budget tablet handle gaming reasonably well? We’ll find out whether the Xiaomi tablet is also suitable for casual gamers.notebookcheck · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 4A 'weird' IPO pull, a tainted reputation and the stalled breakout moment for AI wearablesApple, Google and Meta are pushing new AI devices and assistants amid growing privacy concerns around wearables.CNBC
SCI & TECHOct 4Scoop: A powerful new model from startup Reflection is set to shake up the AI raceA closely watched Nvidia-backed startup called Reflection is preparing to shake up the AI race with a powerful open-weight system that could threaten Chinese upstarts and U.S. AI giants alike.Why it matters: The marriage of an American open-weight model and Nvidia GPUs would give individuals and companies a new, cheaper alternative to Anthropic, OpenAI and Google.Open models, designed to compete with Chinese rivals, can be harder to monitor and regulate than the Big Three so-called frontier models. Supporters of such ecosystems say their widespread availability and transparency also bring secuAxios
SCI & TECHOct 4A 'weird' IPO pull, a tainted reputation and the stalled breakout moment for AI wearablesApple, Google and Meta are pushing new AI devices and assistants amid growing privacy concerns around wearables.CNBC
SCI & TECHOct 4Beyond the Moon: Space Week around the worldRight after the Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957, UNOOSA, the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, was established and has since been monitoring developments across more than 77 successful lunar missions and other journeys while also taking a lead role in the annual World Space Week, which runs from 4 to 10 October.UN News
SCI & TECHOct 4Hazbin Hotel Crossover Adds Charlie, Vaggie, and Alastor to Fortnite Battle RoyaleThe popular adult animated series Hazbin Hotel joins Fortnite's Battle Royale mode with three unique character outfits and themed accessories. Players can step into the shoes of Charlie Morningstar, Vaggie, and Alastor, each accompanied by a glider and pickaxe inspired by their roles in the show.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 4Subatomic ambitions take five Indian school students to CERNThe students said they spent several hours every day in the three to four weeks before the competition. While the first week was mostly about recruiting and forming a team, the next three weeks were a complete grindThe Hindu
SCI & TECHOct 4Why scientists are rethinking the chemical ‘arms race’ against fungiNew research is showing that fungi are protected from antifungals by genetic mutations as well as by making more copies of protective genes, and it seems the idea of dousing fungal pathogens with antifungals is nearing its endThe Hindu
SCI & TECHOct 4YouTube changes Shorts algorithm to favour original videosYouTube is changing how content is recommended on Shorts, with channels that mainly re-upload other creators’ videos facing reduced visibility on the platform. The post YouTube changes Shorts algorithm to favour original videos appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 4Who Owns the Moon?A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless.NYT World
SCI & TECHOct 4Superpowers Race to Put Nuclear Reactors on the MoonThe United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great.NYT World
SCI & TECHOct 4Mikael Klintman, sociologist: “The solution is not to demonize technology or completely abandon digital tools for mental health, but we must radically rethink the functioning of these applications”Research shows that mobile notifications, from different types of applications, can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression, with users receiving dozens of daily alerts.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 4Google grapples with Gemini skepticismAs Alphabet Inc.'s Google prepares for the coming full launch of Gemini 4, it's grappling with internal skepticism over how well the flagship artificial intelligence model performs in key areas, such as coding.nwaonline · united states of america
SCI & TECHOct 4Stephen Hawking warned about the real enemy of knowledge: "It's not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge"La importancia que el científico le dio a realizar nuevas preguntar y contrastar evidencias. Los riesgos de la falsa sensación de certeza.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 4David Robinson OpenAI Resignation: Safety Lead Says Company Culture Is BrokenNew Delhi, October 4 : The David Robinson OpenAI resignation has intensified scrutiny of safety practices at the maker of ChatGPT, after the long-serving safety official publicly accused the company of not being careful enough in developing increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems. Robinson set out his reasons in an essay published by The Atlantic on […] The post David Robinson OpenAI Resignation: Safety Lead Says Company Culture Is Broken appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .voiceofsikkim · india