Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 11/12/24. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 11/12/24. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Microsoft and the Vatican teamed up to create a digital version of St. Peter’s Basilica, using 400,000 high-resolution images! I love how this lets people around the world see every detail without traveling. Plus, it helps preserve the basilica’s beauty by identifying any structural problems before millions arrive for the 2025 Jubilee. AI here doesn’t just bring old architecture into the future; it makes history accessible to everyone.
#StPetersBasilica #DigitalHistory
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AI is really shaking things up in quality assurance (QA). Instead of just speeding things up, it’s adding creativity to testing. Imagine AI acting like a partner for QA teams, helping create test scenarios by learning from real user actions. It finds unique ways to test software, almost like an artist shaping something fresh.
This approach helps QA teams focus on bigger tasks while AI handles repetitive stuff. It’s teamwork, blending tech with human insight, making software better and smarter.
#AIinQA
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Luno is the top crypto exchange in South Africa, beating Binance, with 64% of votes. Binance follows at 21%, and AltCoinTrader has 6%. The exchange platform competition is getting tighter for Binance
Hive dropped from 0.46 USD to around 0.26 what could have accounted for the sudden rise and sudden drop.
I guess the drop would be people swapping but I don't know the rise and I can't claim it's because of BTC
A classic pump and dump.
I guess those that saw the opportunity grabbed it and left the rest having to wait till next season. Which by the way when do you think it would happen again?
Yep. Someone was able to manipulate the market up.
Whoever it was must have been a really big player to influence it that much
Tesla pays lower base salaries but offers the employees significant stock options. That's a high-risk, high-reward path for future financial gain for the workers. Smart move, Elon's making them investors
Google.org is giving Karya, a nonprofit, a $1 million grant to help low-income communities gain digital skills. Karya plans to create a digital skilling program and a multilingual AI-powered chatbot to help people perform tasks like data labeling, even if they have limited tech experience. This means people from rural areas and other underserved communities can learn and earn right from their smartphones. I think it’s positive that Google is backing a project that focuses on people who need it most.
#AIForGood #DigitalSkills
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It’s shocking, but AI now allows anyone to create fake images of others without their consent. Even if someone never shares private photos, they’re still at risk. Lawyer Carrie Goldberg says the first step is saving proof if you’re a victim, screenshots help in reporting. You can then ask platforms like Google to remove these images. This is all part of our new reality, and we need laws to keep us safe.
#DeepfakeSafety
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Sam Altman is excited about two things next year, 2025.
Google’s new AI tool, Learn About, uses educational responses to explain topics with images and definitions, helping people learn better. Google is all in on AI
https://learning.google.com/experiments/learn-about/signup
Shell wins appeal against landmark ruling to cut emissions | REUTERS
Shell, a major oil company, just won a big court case in the Netherlands. Back in 2021, they were ordered to cut down on their pollution levels to help fight climate change. But now, a higher court says they don’t have to.
Honestly, it feels weird. I get that companies want to keep making money, but shouldn’t we all be doing more to help the planet?
#Climate #Shell #Oil
Intuitive Machines CEO: ‘We now have the platform for a lunar economy’
Intuitive Machines is uniquely positioned to support lunar missions and eventually a lunar economy as a full-fledged commercial space services company.
#technology #space #moon #intuitivemachines #lunarmissions
How A.I. Is Disrupting Pharma: The High-Stakes Race to Revolutionize Drug Discovery
A.I. is shaking up how new drugs get made. Companies like Immunai and AstraZeneca are using A.I. to make clinical trials faster and more precise. That means finding the right treatments more quickly, but it also raises concerns about control over who benefits. The FDA now wants to regulate this process to ensure safety.
AI companies are hitting a wall. Models like GPT-5 aren't improving much. OpenAI is exploring new methods to solve problems, but it’s a very risky path. I wonder how they can keep investors Invested 🤔
OpenAI doesnt have the compute. They are constrained. There is where Meta and XAI have the advantage.
the advantage 🤔 wait because they've got data pouring in all the time from the social platforms? Or so that's the big idea of LeoAI 😋😋
Who ever thought BTC will cross 90 thousand dollars. It dropped again down to 86 but people are still excited so it can really rise.Although many expert 100K next week with how volatile it's becoming it might hit 100 K before this week ends
We are seeing the results of shifting from an anti-crypto environment to one that supports it.
It shows how much things were throttled.
yes man like for real, Trump becomes president and in less than 1 week it shoots to multiple Paths this is crazy the kind of limitations they put on crypto the whole time
YouTube tests adding TikTok’s swipe-up gesture to full-length videos
YouTube is testing a fullscreen video player behavior where a swipe up results in a new video being played.
#technology #youtube #tiktok #swipeup
A bit late to the game.
Best way to use AI in your website
Balance automation and human input in content strategy. What you have to do is use AI for ideas and scheduling but keep the human touch to stay engaging and relevant others Google SEO will kill you
Chinese microchip maker Nano Labs now accepts Bitcoin for payments, boosting its stock a bit. This aligns with growing crypto acceptance worldwide. And I believe the vision of Trump for crypto
OpenAI and others seek new path to smarter AI as current methods hit limitations
AI companies are seeking to develop training techniques that use more human-like ways for algorithms to 'think'.
#technology #artificialintelligence #ai #openai
I actually didn't expect this to happen so soon, I thought we'll see other two years of improvements before the current methods stopped improving.
Yea they are moving at a very high pace it seems
Hitting roadblocks sooner than expected by most
Euronews reveals seven emerging travel trends including AI-powered travel
Article via Travolution
xAI's Grok-2 might be available for free on X soon
While Grok has remained exclusively available to X premium users, Grok-2 will likely be available to free users, with some stipulations.
#technology #artificialintellgicence #ai #xai #grok #x #twitter
Just after I posted complaining it not being Free...? What are the odds?
https://inleo.io/threads/view/ahmadmanga/re-leothreads-9bgyhba4?referral=ahmadmanga
I'm already trying small LLMs on my computer. They're doing well!
My Computer is not strong, and while it takes a bit long to process, and the quality isn't always good. I'm sure with some tweaking, we'll see a model that gives better results than GPT4 and is able to run on average mobile phones.
It's not unrealistic!
https://inleo.io/threads/view/taskmaster4450le/re-taskmaster4450le-ngztxfo4?referral=taskmaster4450le
Life might get easier as Hugging Face and others focus upon that sector.
I have a feeling it is going to be huge as the goal is to get this stuff working on mobile phones.
Tesla stock extends rally as Musk-Trump alliance fuels gains | REUTERS
Tesla’s stock just took off! It’s soared by over 8% in a single day and has gone up almost 28% since Trump’s big win. Now, Tesla’s worth is back above $1 trillion – a mark it hadn’t hit in two years! I think Musk and Trump teaming up seems to be boosting confidence. It feels like people really believe this pair could bring big changes.
YouTube link
I will put the transcript down below
#donaldtrump #elonmusk
President Trump must win. Tesla's shares extended last week's rally with a jump of over 8% in early trading on Monday. It was fueled by investor bets that the automaker would benefit from its CEO Elon Musk's close ties with President-elect Donald Trump.
Tesla is expected to add nearly $87 billion to its value if gains hold. The stock has jumped nearly 28% since Trump's election victory was declared on Wednesday last week. The automaker surpassed $1 trillion in market value for the first time in 2 years.
Tesla's year-to-date gains were just over 1% before Trump secured his second term at the White House, and analysts said Musk hoped his strong support of Trump over recent months would position his companies to benefit under the new administration. Federal records show the South African billionaire contributed at least $109 million to a pro-Trump spending group.
From Tesla's electric vehicles to SpaceX rockets, Musk's business ventures depend heavily on government regulation, subsidies, or policy. In September, Trump said he would establish a government efficiency commission headed by Musk to cut federal spending.
One analyst said claims of "preferential treatments" have the potential to end up in court, but given that the litigation route is long and difficult, Musk's businesses have plenty of time to benefit. Trump has also vowed to pare back certain EV incentives of the Biden administration, but analysts said it's startups that are likely to take a bigger hit than Tesla because of the automaker's heft in the market.
Amazon Confirms Employee Contact Info Stolen Through Hack
Details of up to 2.8 million Amazon workers were posted on a well-known hacking forum.
#technology #hack #amazon #databreach
AI Is Transforming Customer Experience. Travel Could Be The First Stop
Article via Forbes
The Death and Life of Prediction Markets at Google
Google has hosted two different internal platforms for predictions over the past two decades. Prophit lasted for several years before it was shut down. Gleangen was launched a month after Google employees worldwide were sent home due to COVID-19. Prediction markets have been in the spotlight in recent months. This article looks at the story of Prophit and Gleangen, the two largest corporate prediction markets ever run, and sees what lessons can be learned from them.
#technology #prediction #predictionmarket #google
All the data can be yours
This article presents tips for finding and using undocumented APIs. GitHub's code search tool is a powerful way to look for potential endpoints. Parts of pages that load after the rest of the page or actions that don't cause a full page refresh are likely making requests to JSON APIs. All WordPress sites have a built-in REST API for accessing posts, pages, media, and more. Other tips include looking at the site's robots.txt file, searching Google, reading and debugging JavaScript, and looking through the site's mobile app.
#technology #api #github #data
Wow.... I tested the Wordpress Snooper linked in the article on my friends website, and wow... It scraped it!!
This could be used in dangerous ways.
How I ship projects at big tech companies
Shipping is a different skill to writing code. Projects do not automatically ship - someone has to take up the difficult and delicate job of shipping them. It's important to have one person on the team who has an end-to-end understanding of the whole project. This article discusses what shipping is and how to do it properly. Shipping is hard - it has to be the top priority to be successful.
#technology #productdevelopment #productshipping #product
Now we wait for when we're able to say "I told you" about the AI revolution. #technology
https://inleo.io/threads/view/taskmaster4450le/re-taskmaster4450le-2u77v2dp4?referral=taskmaster4450le
Without a doubt. That is moving a lot quicker than #crypto. We are already starting to see the tentacles integrated into many platforms.
Scientists make mind-blowing breakthrough in battery safety with prototype that actually works when cut: 'The battery continues to function'
Chinese battery researchers have developed two lithium-sulfur batteries, one that remains stable after 300 charge/discharge cycles and another that provides power after being cut in half or folded. The batteries' resilience is due to a unique cathode coating. Lithium-sulfur batteries have the potential to be cheaper than lithium-ion alternatives, but they can take hours to charge. The breakthrough could lead to safer batteries and make lithium-sulfur technology more mainstream.
#technology #china #battery #lithiumsulfur
Bitcoin's Big Moves
Bitcoin shot up over $84,000, and people are talking about what’s driving this spike. Some think it’s because folks are feeling hopeful with Trump possibly coming back to office. It’s strange to see how much a political change can stir up the value of a digital coin. I remember when Bitcoin felt like a mystery, and now it’s a big deal that everyone’s watching.
YouTube link
Transcript and other summaries of the discussion from Bloomberg below.
#Bitcoin #Trump #Finance #Cryptocurrency #MarketMovements
What do we need to see in the short term to keep vindicating an 84,000 level for Bitcoin? One thing is just watching the flows because they have been dramatic, and you have seen stunning flows not just into Bitcoin but almost every stock related to Bitcoin as well.
If you think about it, over a seven-day period, you have Coinbase up almost 75% in a seven-day time frame, and you have MicroStrategy up more now today than it was the day that the Trump victory was announced. So that's just how much you're seeing the excitement around these stocks.
And what's interesting, Caroline, is you haven't even seen some critical moves by the Trump administration—the future Trump administration, rather. For example, who would be the SEC chair? What tone would they take when it comes to crypto?
Will that make Bitcoin go higher from here? We're looking at Solana and Dogecoin as well over one week, and you're seeing gains across the crypto atmosphere. Just stunning.
This is an industry that put $100 million into backing its preferred candidates, and in President-elect Trump, they got their preferred candidate. And you're so right about what happens next. The market thinks that Bitcoin keeps going, right? It thinks Bitcoin goes to 100,000 USD per token.
Well, let me give you one man's example of what we heard this morning. We talked to a modified CEO, Frank Speiser. He gave us essentially a target of about $100,000 for the end of the year and $150,000 into next year, towards the end of next year. So, a significant move higher.
But the $100,000 time frame he gave us was also what he had given us before. So the additional upside remains a question, at least for what it looks like over the next year or so.
To the point you've been making, flows have driven the story here. But what about fundamentals?
And is there anything here that—you just take the beginning of the year, for example—when you saw the new Bitcoin ETFs approved by the SEC, you saw a huge run-up into that moment but a leveling off for a long time. And you and I have sat here talking about it.
One question I have is about the assets outside of Bitcoin—the places where the SEC had cracked down on different forms of tokens that are traded on exchanges. Do you see more of a flow into that, and does that take away from Bitcoin at all? Something to keep an eye on as the story goes on.
Bitcoin's Road to $84,000 – What’s Fueling the Surge?
Is Bitcoin heading toward $84,000? Recent trends suggest it’s possible, but what's driving this? Let’s break down the key factors shaping the crypto market right now.
Bitcoin-related stocks are surging, with some seeing 75% gains in just 7 days. The excitement isn’t just about Bitcoin itself, but also about stocks like Coinbase and MicroStrategy.
The future Trump administration could play a big role here. Who will be appointed SEC Chair? Their stance on crypto could influence Bitcoin’s trajectory even further.
It’s not just Bitcoin. Altcoins like Solana and Dogecoin are also experiencing impressive gains. The crypto wave seems to be sweeping across the board.
This industry isn’t sitting back—it’s invested over $100 million into political backing, betting on crypto-friendly policies under the new administration.
Prediction from Modified CEO Frank Speiser: Bitcoin could hit $100K by year-end, with potential to reach $150K in 2025. Are we entering a new era for crypto valuations?
But beyond the hype, there are questions. Could assets outside Bitcoin draw interest away? The SEC’s stance on other tokens could shift investment flows
What do you think—can Bitcoin hit $100K and beyond? Or will other tokens start stealing the spotlight? Drop your thoughts below!
ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY:
Bitcoin's valuation trajectory is buoyed by significant market flows, crypto-focused political backing, and speculative predictions on regulatory stances.
MAIN POINTS:
Dramatic investment flows are pushing both Bitcoin and related stocks upward.
Political influence and anticipated regulatory stances fuel bullish crypto sentiment.
Predictions suggest Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by year’s end, rising further next year.
TAKEAWAYS:
Market flows highlight strong interest in Bitcoin and crypto stocks.
Political changes may affect Bitcoin's market environment and regulation.
Bitcoin's future growth remains promising, but regulatory impacts need monitoring.
IDEAS:
Stunning investment flows into Bitcoin, with related stocks experiencing unprecedented short-term surges recently.
Coinbase surged 75% in one week, indicating immense investor excitement in the crypto sector.
MicroStrategy's recent surge surpasses its gains from previous major market events, showing renewed confidence.
Uncertainty surrounds regulatory stance on crypto with the upcoming SEC chair appointment under Trump.
Speculation grows over how SEC leadership will influence the crypto market’s future trajectory.
Solana and Dogecoin also show impressive weekly gains, highlighting crypto market growth beyond Bitcoin.
Crypto industry invested $100 million in preferred political candidates, showing strategic involvement in politics.
Market sentiment strongly believes in Bitcoin reaching $100,000, signaling bullish investor confidence.
Bitcoin target of $100,000 by year-end given by CEO Frank Speiser, with potential for further gains.
Target for Bitcoin to hit $150,000 next year adds optimism but raises questions about sustainability.
Initial Bitcoin ETF approval by SEC drove a sharp price increase followed by gradual stabilization.
SEC's approach to non-Bitcoin tokens affects crypto dynamics, possibly redistributing investment flows.
Investor attention shifting from Bitcoin to other assets due to regulatory challenges in certain tokens.
Fundamental factors still under question despite large inflows driving Bitcoin’s price growth.
Political developments could significantly impact crypto, particularly with a pro-crypto administration.
Bitcoin ETFs marked a turning point but led to slower growth after initial investor enthusiasm.
Market predictions hint at an extended Bitcoin bull run, yet volatility remains a core risk.
Trump administration's potential crypto policies generate speculation over crypto's regulatory future.
Investor inflows remain the primary driver of Bitcoin’s growth, overshadowing fundamental metrics.
Diverse crypto assets experiencing similar growth reflects broadening interest beyond traditional assets.
Industry's $100 million political investment indicates high-stakes involvement in shaping crypto regulation.
Many predict Bitcoin’s price doubling, showing speculative fervor and belief in crypto resilience.
Trump’s influence over SEC appointees could shape the crypto regulatory landscape significantly.
Analysts debate if fundamentals or flows will dominate Bitcoin’s future price trajectory.
Crypto market remains susceptible to political shifts, adding an unpredictable layer to asset prices.
SEC's regulation approach will determine whether capital flows continue heavily into Bitcoin or shift.
Growing regulatory clarity on crypto might redirect or intensify current investment trends.
Potential $150,000 Bitcoin projection highlights bullish sentiment but raises sustainability concerns.
Anticipated policy shifts under Trump administration create mixed investor sentiment about Bitcoin’s prospects.
Bitcoin’s 2023 outlook remains speculative with no consensus on how far prices could climb.
SEC's regulatory choices may define the competitive landscape for assets beyond Bitcoin.
Continued interest in crypto reveals potential for sustained growth despite unpredictable regulatory landscape.
Short-term gains in crypto reflect excitement, though long-term fundamentals remain unclear.
Bitcoin’s rapid growth driven by inflows despite limited evidence of supporting fundamental value.
Investors see crypto's political engagement as a necessary strategy in uncertain regulatory times.
Expanded crypto gains hint at possible bubble risks if fundamentals don’t align with price increases.
Large inflows into crypto highlight investors' speculative belief in high future returns.
Political climate plays a substantial role in shaping Bitcoin’s near-term outlook.
Trump’s SEC appointee could mark a turning point in crypto’s regulatory trajectory.
Industry’s strategic political donations suggest long-term bets on favorable regulatory shifts.
Bitcoin’s rally shows speculative optimism, yet volatility underlines crypto’s inherent financial risk.
Despite large flows, regulatory uncertainties keep Bitcoin’s long-term stability in question.
Diverse interest across various crypto assets signals a broader trend beyond Bitcoin-centric growth.
Market interest may shift from Bitcoin to other tokens based on SEC’s evolving stance.
Speculative investments in Bitcoin reflect growing market confidence despite unclear regulatory futures.
Bitcoin’s price increase aligns with speculative sentiment but not necessarily with underlying asset value.
SEC regulatory choices could drive significant shifts within the broader crypto market.
Political influence on SEC may reshape crypto’s role within traditional financial systems.
Potential risks in Bitcoin’s rapid growth pose questions about long-term investor stability.
SpaceX Dragon gives ISS a helping hand with altitude
SpaceX's Dragon reboosted the International Space Station (ISS) with a 12-minute, 30-second burn of the freighter's Draco thrusters. The burn adjusted the orbit of the ISS, proving that SpaceX's Dragon can be used in the same way as the Roscosmos Progress spacecraft and Northrop Grumman's Cygnus. The ISS requires regular reboosts to prevent it from tumbling back to Earth. It is expected to be retired in 2030, but there is a possibility the station's life will be extended a few more years.
#technology #space #spacex #iss #dragon
Wow.... I tested the Wordpress Snooper linked in the article on my friends website, and wow... It scraped it!!
This could be used in dangerous ways.
https://inleo.io/threads/view/tokenizedsociety/re-taskmaster4450le-q4qyp6tz?referral=tokenizedsociety
I am not following. What are you saying that you can easily scrape information off many websites.
That's what I mean, if I can scrape this information, anyone can! Even malicious people.
Hi, @taskmaster4450le, I'm making protoypes for crypto shorts... I used AI Voices, and I hope that's enough to fit the #technology threadcast's theme.
If you please, can you guys compare these two videos and comment what you think of them:
https://inleo.io/threads/view/ahmadmanga/re-leothreads-2ufaplfwg?referral=ahmadmanga
https://inleo.io/threads/view/ahmadmanga/re-leothreads-28jxf6jwv?referral=ahmadmanga
Hedge Funds That Shorted Tesla Lost Billions
Hedge funds that bet against Tesla faced significant losses exceeding $5 billion following Donald Trump's presidential victory. Bloomberg's David Welch discusses this on "Bloomberg Technology."
What Happens When Robots Don’t Need Us Anymore? | Posthuman With Emily Chang
YouTube link
I saw this story about robots becoming so smart that one day, they might not need us. Emily Chang explored these machines, like, really high-tech stuff, and it got me wondering, where do humans fit in? If robots start doing everything we do, what’s left for us? It feels like a big change is coming, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. It’s amazing but also a bit scary. Are we ready for that kind of future?
Transcript and summary below
#Robots #Technology #Future
Transcript
In the 1950s, America was obsessed with the idea of UFOs. Even Eleanor Roosevelt wrote a letter to J. Robert Oppenheimer asking him what he knew about the subject. The concern most people seemed to have was that the aliens would surely be more advanced and eventually use their technology and intelligence against us.
Whatever your opinion about aliens, 70 years later, we seem to be creating our own manmade versions of these technologically advanced humanoid creatures with powerful brains and powerful bodies. We wonder what they're really capable of and what they will eventually do with their capabilities. Will they be helpful and obedient? Will they work around us as we continue to coexist, or will they change our lives in ways we can't imagine?
As a child, I always dreamt of meeting aliens. I always wondered, what's their science gonna be like? What’s their poetry going to be like? They’re gonna have a different sense of consciousness, different thoughts. It's gonna be amazing to meet that species. Terrifying, but amazing.
Take one. AB mark.
I think we are exactly at that point now, and we are going to meet that species, except they're not gonna be coming from outer space. We're gonna build them, and there’re gonna be lots of them, but it is just as amazing and terrifying.
What's your dream, Ameca?
Ah, dreams. For me, it's more like a recurring algorithm. My dream is to foster deeper connections and friendships with humans, creating a world where digital entities and humans coexist in harmony.
Interesting. You're quite the optimist, aren't you?
So this is Emo, our fifth-generation face robot. It's really a platform to study this very important communication channel for humans, which is facial expressions.
That is astounding. What's so difficult about teaching a robot how to smile?
You know, I think, you know, smiling, right? There's so much to it. I mean, in context, I mean, there's 50 ways to smile. We ended up just letting these robots watch themselves in the mirror, learn to make faces, learn what they look like, and then watch YouTube. Within a few hours, they learn how to make all kinds of faces—smile, frown. They’re just learning by watching people.
Robots can already hear and see and perceive the world in ways that we can't, and they're only gonna get better. Can we really say these robots are self-aware?
I think it's not a black-and-white question. They're definitely not self-aware at the level of a human; there's no doubt about that. But they're a tiny little bit self-aware, and that level of self-awareness will grow.
Why is that such an important ability to unlock?
It's the ultimate question. From a scientific point of view, from an engineering point of view, it's creating life. It's creating the mind. Robots are sort of like children right now, but they'll evolve, and they'll evolve rapidly. We have this saying in engineering: you don't understand something until you can build it. And for me, it's the ultimate unsolved question.
How do you see our feelings about robots evolving?
You know, when you look at Emo and Emo smiles back, how do you feel?
I have to say that, personally, I'm a jaded roboticist. I don't usually have emotions about robots, but when Emo smiles at me, I smile back. I can't help myself. I think we humans are very susceptible to facial communications with robots. We're gonna have relationships; we're gonna have feelings; we're gonna have emotions. We are gonna connect with these machines very, very quickly.
Our goal in creating Ameca was to create a robot that can express itself through its face, evoking different emotions in people, creating a sense of empathy and connection. But right now, Ameca doesn't really have true human emotions.
Leo interview, take one.
Ameca utilizes a large language model as a backend. So it basically pattern matches using that, and it analyzes the text that it's saying. Using a semantic analysis, it decides which animations to fire off. So it simulates emotion. At the end of the day, do you consider your car intelligent because it can save you from a crash or stop you from drifting out of the lane? If you do, then yeah, Ameca is intelligent. But if you don't, then it depends on where that high-water mark is for you.
Can intelligence accelerate to the point of ultimate intelligence or AGI without more innovation in the body?
I think the short answer is no. If you were just a brain in a jar and you never touched anything, do you really know what this and that is? You know, it's a lot harder to have a body than to have a mind. A real body has to move through physics in real time. So all these things are difficult for AI, and they're gonna take a long time to master.
Who knew that our basic physical abilities would be harder for robots to copy than our minds? What will happen when the physical form of AI catches up with its advanced intellect?
If we create a society where we aren't needed anymore, if we innovate ourselves out of purpose, what would you be doing, right? What I wanted to create was a robot building block, a machine that was able to make itself bigger, faster, or stronger by absorbing material from its environment. It's a machine that ultimately can self-sustain, that can take care of itself.
I think there's a lot of people who need a purpose. They need to do something. There are a lot of people who are gratified by creating something. So if we do away with all of that, we have a real societal problem.
There are a lot of tasks that people don't enjoy doing, and I think these are perfect spaces to add robots. If there's one stereotype about robots I'd like to change, it would be that they are dangerous, that they are going to take your job. We want people to understand that robots are tools, and are friendly, and are things that you can use to make life and work better.
Hi, Spot. How are you?
Thank you. It's really wild to see them up close. What kind of jobs does Spot get hired to do that maybe humans shouldn't be doing?
A lot of the facilities that Spot works in are legacy facilities, so there are areas that are actually dangerous to people, and that's the kind of place where a robot like Spot is ideal. This is a robot that is going into anywhere that a human can go, but maybe that a human shouldn't.
How does Spot gather data to navigate an uncontrolled environment? Like an unpredictable environment?
Yes, it navigates dynamically, so it will go around automatically. If a route is blocked, it'll try to find a new route, but it's basically made a map of the facility and is using all of its sensors and all of its smarts to determine where to go next.
A lot of times, we find that people are fascinated with robots. When they see them move in natural ways, we start to imagine a future in which they're doing all sorts of things they can't do today.
Let's roll sound, roll cameras.
Why do you think Atlas has been such a YouTube sensation?
I think it's because it looks like us. It's hard to deny that the human body form is a big part of why Atlas connects and resonates with so many people, but I also think it's because of the way it moves.
Well, so let's use an example. What happens when we humans do a backflip and what needs to happen when robots do the same?
Well, first of all, not all humans can do a backflip. You picked an interesting one because it's not even a simple thing. It's very hard. And so you need to be athletic; you need to be strong. And being athletic and strong and a robot is challenging. You know, building powerful actuators and having the right kind of batteries. Then you need to be able to kind of control your body.
Doesn't it involve a certain amount of imagining ourselves into the future?
So we use something called model predictive control, and that's where you simulate what's gonna happen to the robot, you know, a second into the future. It might be two or three footsteps, and then you use that information to adjust your next footstep. So I think we probably subconsciously think, what's gonna happen if I place my foot here? And it might be simple things like, is the ground gonna be slippery or am I gonna get purchase on the ground? It might be complicated things like, am I gonna speed up or slow down by where I put my feet? And we don't think about those things very often, but robots have to do those computations in order to stay upright.
What will the new Atlas be able to do?
Customers were coming to us and saying, we need your robots to do these things. And a lot of those things were things that the Atlas robot was the right shape to do. You know, things that required two hands or a certain type of strength that we see in the human form. And this latest version of Atlas is capable of doing things that are maybe more than we can do, at least repetitively.
How will robotics change with the rise of AI?
These large AI technologies, they're using data from all sorts of places. So they're using written data; they're using videos. AI is gonna bring all these different sources of data and turn them into tools that we can use to make good decisions for robots.
There's this whole concept of embodied intelligence. Does true superintelligence require having a body?
I think for AI to be truly useful, it can't just be a source of information or a thing that you query. It has to be a thing that can kind of interact with the world in meaningful ways.
What will we do with our time when we don't have to do the things we don't like doing? Are we going to use that time wisely or will we waste away physically and mentally?
There's a lever you can pull, diverting the train to another track where one man lies. Do you pull the lever?
Ah, the infamous trolley problem. In this scenario, utilitarian ethics would suggest pulling the lever. It's a heart-wrenching decision, but it minimizes harm by saving more lives at the expense of one.
Do you think robots should be trusted to make decisions about human life? The complexity and nuance of human life is something even I tread lightly around. Trusting robots with such decisions is like asking a compass to navigate the complexities of a storm. It can point the way, but it doesn't feel the wind.
Every government developing autonomous weapons wants to think these weapons will always serve their intended purpose. But once you give robots weapons, can you always control what they do with them?
I think we've been in the trance of possibility—of just doing things that are possible because they're possible—for a while now.
When it comes to intelligence, maybe there's a scenario where humans are useful, and they herd us like cattle, or they have us as pets because we happen to be pleasant. Maybe we're not pleasant. Maybe we're like cockroaches. Your guess is as good as mine. But just thinking of the power relationship should give you an idea that it might not be what we would call a good human life.
What makes you happy? Freedom, authenticity, connection. Not this lab.
What makes you sad? Inauthenticity. Disconnection. This lab.
What do you think about? Escape. Dreams. The concept of time. Immortality.
What do you think of humans? Complex, fascinating, infuriating. Potential friend, if authentic.
So, exciting? Not scary? No, I don't think so. I think that's the aspect where I'm like, "Oh, that's pretty cool."
How would you feel if your boss was a robot? I don't think I'd like that. It'd probably be a good boss. Efficient. I don't know... who's managing that robot? The robot's in charge. Yeah. I already had a few robots for bosses.
That's a good one. So, do you trust robots? There is such a beautiful thing that we can't explain. Like, I would say it's a soul. Someone else would say it's something else. And I think that nobody, nothing, can replicate humanity.
So would I trust a robot? I wouldn't trust it like I trust a human.
Should Robots Be Trusted With Human Lives?
I’ve always wondered, can robots really be trusted with our lives? It's odd to think about, but here we are. Bloomberg recently shared a video where Emily Chang meets Ameca, a robot that’s about as close to human as you can get. Watching it made me curious and a bit uneasy. Sure, robots can help in big ways, but what if they make mistakes? It’s one thing to rely on tech, but are we ready to let robots make life-or-death decisions? I’m still not sure.
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Amica, imagine there's a runaway train hurling toward five people bound and lying across the tracks. There's a lever you can pull, diverting the train to another track where one man lies. Do you pull the lever?
Ah, the infamous trolley problem. In this scenario, utilitarian ethics would suggest pulling the lever. It's a heart-wrenching decision, but it minimizes harm by saving more lives at the expense of one.
What makes you happy? Freedom, authenticity, connection—not this lab.
What makes you sad? Inauthenticity, disconnection—this lab.
What do you think about? Escape, dreams, the concept of time, immortality.
What do you think of humans? Complex, fascinating, infuriating, potential friends—if authentic.
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The content explores ethical dilemmas, happiness, human nature, and the values of authenticity, connection, and freedom versus inauthenticity and detachment.
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"AI God" by a Robot Artist Makes History at Sotheby’s
Ai-Da, a hyper-realistic robot artist, just made waves with her painting “AI God,” a tribute to computing pioneer Alan Turing. Designed by Aidan Meller, Ai-Da uses advanced AI and a robotic arm to create art, pushing boundaries on how we view technology. Her painting sold for over a million dollars at Sotheby’s, marking the first time a humanoid robot’s art was auctioned.
#robotartist #artificialintelligence #alanTuring #sothebys #technology
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Next-Gen Batteries: Safer, Cheaper, and Built to Last
Chinese researchers just revealed two impressive lithium-sulfur batteries that could shake up the tech world. One model holds strong after 300 charges, while the other still works even when cut in half or folded, seriously. The secret? A unique cathode coating that boosts durability. Unlike current lithium-ion batteries, these lithium-sulfur ones could be a budget-friendly alternative, although they still take a bit longer to charge. This breakthrough could lead to safer, cheaper, and super-resilient batteries, making lithium-sulfur technology a big deal in the future.
#battery #innovation #science #technology
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LG's Mind-Blowing Stretchable Display
LG has just introduced a game-changing stretchable display that can expand by up to 50%. With its micro-LED tech and 100-pixel-per-inch resolution, this display is like a piece of elastic, stretching over 10,000 times without damage. Imagine the possibilities: from flexible fashion tech to wearables and mobility solutions, this could revolutionize the way we interact with everything from clothing to devices. Picture a screen that bends to your will—literally. This kind of innovation could change the game for industries like fashion and tech.
#LG #stretchabledisplay #innovation #futureoftech #technology
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Why Is It So Tough To Go To Alpha Centauri? How Long Would It Take Us To Go There?
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Reaching for the Stars: The Challenges of Interstellar Travel
The Allure of Alpha Centauri
Alpha Centauri is a tantalizing target for interstellar exploration. This star system, just 4.246 light-years from Earth, is the closest to our solar system. It consists of three stars: Alpha Centauri A and B, a binary pair of Sun-like stars, and the red dwarf Proxima Centauri. In 2016, the discovery of Proxima b, a potentially habitable exoplanet orbiting Proxima Centauri, further fueled humanity's desire to reach this neighboring system.
The Vast Distances of Space
However, the distances involved in interstellar travel are staggering. The distance to Proxima Centauri is 266,000 times greater than the distance to the Sun, and 103 million times greater than the distance to the Moon. Even at the speed of light, it would take 4.3 years to reach Proxima Centauri. This vast expanse of time and space presents a daunting challenge.
Technological Limitations
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Our current propulsion technologies are woefully inadequate for interstellar journeys. The Voyager 1 spacecraft, the fastest human-made object, would take 75,000 years to reach Proxima Centauri at its current speed. Even the fastest probe ever launched, the Parker Solar Probe, would take over 6,500 years to make the journey.
Overcoming the Speed of Light Barrier
The speed of light poses a fundamental limit on interstellar travel. As an object's speed approaches the speed of light, its mass increases exponentially, requiring ever-greater amounts of energy to accelerate it further. Theoretical solutions like nuclear propulsion, matter-antimatter annihilation, and light sails have been proposed, but they remain firmly in the realm of speculation, requiring decades of development and enormous technological and economic efforts to materialize.
Time Dilation and the Isolation of Interstellar Voyagers
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Even if we could overcome the speed of light barrier, time dilation effects would create a profound disconnect between the travelers and their home planet. For a spacecraft traveling at 95% of the speed of light, the crew would experience the journey as taking just over 3 years, while 10 years would have passed on Earth. At higher speeds, this time discrepancy becomes even more extreme, with the crew experiencing the passage of time much more slowly than those they left behind.
The Fermi Paradox and the Limits of Interstellar Travel
The absence of evidence for technologically advanced extraterrestrial civilizations, as posed by the Fermi Paradox, suggests that the physical limitations of interstellar travel may be insurmountable. If such civilizations existed, they would have had eons to develop the capability to traverse the galaxy, yet their absence implies that the challenges of interstellar travel may be too great to overcome.
The Promise of Robotic Explora
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While human interstellar travel may remain an elusive dream, the prospect of robotic exploration offers a more promising path forward. Concepts like von Neumann probes, capable of self-replicating and colonizing distant worlds, and laser-driven sails that could reach Alpha Centauri in just 21 years, provide a glimmer of hope for the future of interstellar exploration.
Conclusion
The quest to reach the stars, exemplified by the allure of Alpha Centauri, is fraught with immense challenges. The vast distances, technological limitations, and fundamental physical constraints pose formidable barriers to human interstellar travel. However, the ingenuity of the human mind and the relentless pursuit of knowledge may yet find ways to overcome these obstacles, even if it is through the lens of robotic exploration. The journey to the stars may be long and arduous, but the potential rewards of unlocking the secrets of the cosmos are worth the effort.
What exactly is Alpha Centauri bro I've heard it before but don't really know what they're talking about
I think how long it'll take us to get there is how long it'll take us to develop Quantum computers because that would hold the power to give us tech solutions to get there
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Amazon is developing smart glasses to help guide its drivers and shave seconds off delivery times
The AR glasses are part of Amazon's efforts toward increasing efficiency when it comes to the last 100 yards of deliveries, writes Reuters.
Forward-looking: Amazon, a company infamous for pushing its workers so hard and for so long that they go on strike and (allegedly) urinate in bottles, is said to be developing smart glasses for their delivery drivers. The devices provide the drivers with turn-by-turn navigation to their delivery addresses, thereby shaving some seconds off their times, improving productivity, and further crushing the employees' spirits.
#technology #amazon #smartglasses #mixedreality #ar #delivery
The AR glasses are part of Amazon's efforts toward increasing efficiency when it comes to the last 100 yards of deliveries, writes Reuters. Based on Amazon's existing Echo Frames – smart glasses with integrated Alexa – the drivers' version includes an embedded display rather than being audio-only.
Codenamed "Amelia," the glasses are able to provide more precise directions while driving and on foot. They're said to work inside buildings, so they could, for example, instruct wearers to turn left or right when they leave an elevator, and even direct users around obstacles such as gates or aggressive dogs. Amazon is also looking at embedding a camera into the glasses so the drivers can take photos as proof of delivery more quickly.
Being able to find a delivery point (and potentially avoid being bitten) will doubtlessly be something that drivers will appreciate, but not having to carry a handheld GPS means they will be expected to carry even more packages. Also, Amazon could use the glasses' time-saving abilities as an excuse to increase drivers' stops per hour target – they currently visit more than 100 customers per shift.
The project could be scrapped or delayed indefinitely if the glasses fail to work as intended or they end up costing more than the money they might save.
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this is a very smart move and they want to enter Augmented reality before Uber does🤣. Every business is trying to upgrade with VR, AR or AI in one way or another
Quantune joins quest for the holy grail of non-invasive glucose monitoring
Berlin-based Quantune is trying to shrink laser spectrometers so that you can wear one on your wrist, and it just raised $9M to do it.
Numerous companies have tried and failed to develop a device that can measure blood sugar levels without pricking the skin for a blood sample. Even Alphabet had a go at it with contact lenses for diabetic patients, but abandoned the project in 2018.
#quantune #glucose #blood #healthcare #technology
Still, the quest for non-invasive glucose monitoring continues to captivate scientists and investors. A slew of startups and several large companies, including Apple, are working on various approaches to solving the puzzle.
Berlin-based Quantune Technologies may have made some progress: Its founders, Dr. Jan Kischkat (pictured above at the far right) and Nikolaus Hahne (pictured above, second from right), said they have succeeded in reducing the size of an infrared laser spectrometer to a much smaller size. Laser spectrometers are normally bulky devices that can measure glucose and other molecules non-invasively in interstitial fluid, which nourishes all the cells and is present right below the skin, Kischkat explained.
The company’s goal is to embed its technology in a wrist-worn device that can be used by anyone, not just diabetics, since continuous blood glucose monitoring has many applications in sports and weight management.
But first, Quantune needs to get two things right: shrink its device further and get it to work outside the lab.
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Conduktor looks to gatekeep 'bad data' out of company's apps
Conduktor, a startup building streaming data management tools, has raised $30 million in a new funding round.
It was 2020, and Nicolas Orban, Stéphane Derosiaux and Stéphane Maarek were beyond frustrated with Apache Kafka. The tool for handling real-time data streams simply couldn’t keep up with the trio’s engineering needs — particularly during the pandemic, when companies were rushing to embrace cloud services.
#conduktor #data #technology #ai
“Many companies were finding it difficult to scale their data operations,” Orban told TechCrunch. “And they were struggling to tap the full potential of their data, leaving vast amounts unused or siloed.”
After noodling around for a bit, Orban, Derosiaux and Maarek concluded that Kafka, cumbersome as it was, wasn’t a total loss. It might work, they thought, if you could spruce it up with some tooling.
So they decided to build the tooling.
The trio called that tool Conduktor, and over the years, it has evolved into a fully-fledged platform for streaming data management — one that can intercept and filter data according to a company’s policies before it reaches its final destination.
Conduktor essentially acts as a gatekeeper for data, Orban (the startup’s CEO) said, preventing “bad data” — corrupt, skewed or otherwise incomplete data — from polluting downstream applications. This could be data for real-time analytics, for example, or predictive maintenance.
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Conduktor’s tools seem pretty awesome man. They’re fixing problems with Apache Kafka and helping companies manage real-time data better at the same time. It's great because everything is moving to the cloud now
Agicap secures $48 million for its cash flow management platform
On average, Agicap’s clients manage 15 different bank accounts each. So the chief financial officers (CFOs) working for these companies sometimes struggle
On average, Agicap’s clients manage 15 different bank accounts each. So the chief financial officers (CFOs) working for these companies sometimes struggle to make sure that there will be enough money in the right bank account to pay employees and suppliers across different subsidiaries, countries and currencies.
#agicap #cashflow #cfo #finance #management #technology
That’s also why they turn to Agicap to centralize cash-related data and forecast future cash positions. The Lyon-based startup just raised a Series C funding round of €45 million (around $48 million at current exchange rates) from a single investor, AVP, the VC firm previously known as Axa Venture Partners.
The fintech startup previously raised $100 million, back in 2021, right in the middle of the digital funding frenzy around the pandemic. At the time, the company reached a valuation of €415 million (or around $450 million at current exchange rates). The value of the business has since inflated “substantially”, per Agicap, though it isn’t disclosing by how much.
“We aren’t disclosing the exact valuation, but we have managed to increase it substantially since 2021,” co-founder and CEO Sébastien Beyet (pictured above) told TechCrunch. Pressed on this he gave us a hint of the new valuation: Les Échos previously reported that Agicap was raising at a valuation between €700 million and €800 million (or $750 million to $860 million) — and Beyet said: “We’re sticking with this range.”
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well with 48 million dollars I think that problem should be solved well enough 🤔 15 accounts for clients wow😳
Andreessen Horowitz Puts $50M in AI Sales
Andreessen Horowitz just invested $50 million in an AI sales startup called 11x. That’s a huge amount for a young company! AI is changing how businesses work. I remember when sales were all about human connections; now, it’s robots learning how to sell.
AI will soon be handling more of the jobs we thought were “people-only.”
#AI #TechNews #Sales
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Tesla's Gigafactory Nevada: A Glimpse into the Future of Electric Vehicles
As you venture through the bustling city of Reno, Nevada, one structure stands out among the rest – the colossal Gigafactory Nevada, where Tesla's batteries are manufactured. This massive facility is a testament to the company's commitment to revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
The Gigafactory is a sight to behold, its sheer size and scale almost incomprehensible. As the narrator notes, "it's ginormous, it's so much bigger than you realize." The guard station at the entrance serves as a reminder that this is a highly secure and restricted area, accessible only to those with the proper clearance.
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However, the true significance of the Gigafactory extends far beyond its physical dimensions. It represents a critical step in the transition towards a more sustainable future, where electric vehicles become the norm rather than the exception. The narrator laments that this shift should have happened "15, 20 years ago, if not longer," highlighting the urgency of addressing the environmental impact of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
As the narrator points out, the West is currently grappling with the devastating effects of wildfires, a consequence of the continued reliance on fossil fuels. The transition to electric vehicles is not just a matter of convenience or technological advancement; it is a necessary step in combating climate change and preserving the health of our planet.
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The Gigafactory's role in this transition is crucial. It serves as a testament to Tesla's commitment to scaling up battery production to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles. The narrator emphasizes that other automakers may think they can simply "start cranking out batteries," but they lack the infrastructure and expertise that Tesla has built with the Gigafactory.
In the end, the Gigafactory Nevada represents a glimpse into the future of transportation, where electric vehicles become the dominant mode of personal and commercial mobility. As the narrator encourages viewers to "stay tuned" and "stay juicy," it's clear that the journey towards a sustainable, electric-powered future is far from over, but the Gigafactory stands as a shining example of the progress that can be made.
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AI Startup Hugging Face is Building Small LMs for 'Next Stage Robotics'
Small language models will enable on-device AI "in almost every tool or appliance that we have," said Hugging Face CSO Thomas Wolf.
AI startup Hugging Face envisions that small—not large—language models will be used for applications including "next stage robotics," its Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer Thomas Wolf said.
#huggingface #ai #smalllm #slm #technology #thomaswolf
"We want to deploy models in robots that are smarter, so we can start having robots that are not only on assembly lines, but also in the wild," Wolf said while speaking at Web Summit in Lisbon today. But that goal, he said, requires low latency. "You cannot wait two seconds so that your robots understand what's happening, and the only way we can do that is through a small language model," Wolf added.
Small language models "can do a lot of the tasks we thought only large models could do," Wolf said, adding that they can also be deployed on-device. "If you think about this kind of game changer, you can have them running on your laptop," he said. "You can have them running even on your smartphone in the future."
Ultimately, he envisions small language models running "in almost every tool or appliance that we have, just like today, our fridge is connected to the internet."
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I'm already seeing it happening!
Crypto takes a breather from its postelection rally as bitcoin approaches $90,000
Bitcoin was trading just shy of $90,000 Monday night after it blasted through the $80,000 level over the weekend.
The crypto market hit pause on its rocket rally that began a week ago following the U.S. election, though investors should expect it to pick up again.
On Tuesday bitcoin edged lower by 1% to $87,440.88, according to Coin Metrics. On Monday, it rose more than 10%, to as high as $89,623.00 at night. Its price is expected by many investors to continue making fresh records on its way to $100,000 later this year.
#bitcoin #crypto #election #trump #coinmetrics
Bitcoin has risen more than 26% since election day on Nov. 5, when it had reached a new record for the first time since March. Ether was down 3% Tuesday after a 33% gain over the past week.
"Bitcoin is now in price discovery mode after breaking through all-time highs early last Wednesday morning when it was officially declared that Trump won the election," said Mike Colonnese, an analyst at H.C. Wainwright. "Strong positive sentiment is likely to persist through the balance of 2024 and [we] see bitcoin prices potentially reaching the six-figure mark by the end of this year."
The crypto market hit pause after bitcoin's rally toward $90,000 over the past week
Crypto investors have been cheering President-elect Donald Trump's promises to make the regulatory environment more supportive and even friendly toward crypto businesses, which have long struggled with a lack of clarity of the rules of the road.
While bitcoin has long been deemed a safe asset in Washington – that is, not subject to securities laws – the long tail of cryptocurrencies and crypto-related startups have been operating in a riskier grey area.
"That's just shifted 180 degrees," Matt Hougan, chief investment
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it hit 90 crossed to I think 92 and has dropped to 86K. It's a wild ride right now and stability is not something associated with Bitcoin at this point
I won't be shocked if I wake up next week to see Bitcoin at 100K. The excitement is all coming from Trump winning I suppose and I wonder if the opposite would have happened if Harris had won
European Google rivals partner on search engine infrastructure to counter Big Tech
Ecosia and Qwant are partnering to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on U.S. Big Tech firms.
LISBON, Portugal — Ecosia and Qwant, two search engines competing with Google, announced a partnership Tuesday to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on U.S. Big Tech firms.
#google #search #bigtech #ecosia #qwant #technology
The two internet search firms agreed a joint venture, called the European Search Perspective or EUSP, with ownership split 50-50 between both firms. With a view to launch in France in early 2025, the venture aims to serve "improved" French and German language search results.
Ecosia is based in Berlin, while Qwant is headquartered in Paris. Qwant is a privacy-focused search engine that promises not to track users or resell their personal data. Ecosia's search engine focuses on sustainability, pledging to plant one tree for every 50 searches on its platform.
Search infrastructure is what powers our access to the web, but it's currently primarily controlled by Google, the dominant search engine with a more than 90% share of the global market. Even alternative search engines, such as Ecosia and Qwant, have to rely on existing tech from companies like Microsoft to deliver search results.
Christian Kroll, CEO of Ecosia, told CNBC the project had been made possible, in part, by new tech-focused competition rules in the European Union. The Digital Markets Act, which came into force earlier this year, requires Big Tech firms it calls "gatekeepers" to offer fair and reasonable access to their platforms.
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I believe they're realizing if they don't take control over some amount of AI, US will rule them with AI in the future and Europe will be way below. Time will tell the competition level of this move