AI Revolutionizes Snakebite Treatment with Rapid Protein Development

The potential of AI in medicine is vast and could significantly reduce lengthy research processes. Every year, around 100,000 people worldwide die from snakebites. The WHO has declared snakebites, alongside diseases like dengue fever and rabies, as one of the most important neglected tropical diseases. Despite the many fatalities, treatment methods have hardly evolved. Currently, … Read more

Amazon to End “Prime Try Before You Buy” Program Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts

Amazon’s convenient clothing try-on program ends this month. According to a banner message on the Amazon page, the company will end its “Prime Try Before You Buy” program on January 31, 2025. The program was not very popular and is no longer necessary in its current form. The “Prime Try Before You Buy” program allowed … Read more

Enhancing Software Development with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT

GitHub Copilot is an intelligent assistant designed to help developers by providing context-aware code suggestions and even contributing entire functions. It leverages advanced algorithms and data to assist programmers in writing code more efficiently. During a dedicated workshop, participants can learn how GitHub Copilot operates, understand its limitations, and discover when it’s more beneficial to … Read more

Running AI Models on Vintage Windows 98: A Study in Technological Limits and Innovation

Many AI companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta have been scaling their models upwards over the years. To operate these large language models with billions of parameters and make them available to all users simultaneously, enormous computing power is required. But what if we didn’t have this power and were still using old technology? This … Read more

Exploring the Nokia Design Archive: A Journey Through Technological History

For children of the 1990s who love technology, there’s now an easy way to revisit the past. The Nokia Design Archive, curated by Finland’s Aalto University, offers thousands of entries and 959 GB of digital files. These files do more than just remind us of the first portable phones and mobile devices. In a press … Read more

Bitcoin’s 2024 Surge: Opportunities and Challenges in Cryptocurrency Adoption

In 2024, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced significant growth. Bitcoin’s value increased by approximately 120%, surpassing the $100,000 mark for the first time. This marked a significant milestone for Bitcoin as it edged closer to mainstream financial markets. The approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States at the beginning of 2024 played a … Read more

Microsoft’s MatterGen AI: Revolutionizing Material Discovery for Sustainable Innovation

Microsoft has introduced a groundbreaking AI model named MatterGen, which focuses on creating stable molecular models rather than images. This development could lead to more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, solar cells that generate more power, and advanced prosthetics in medical technology. The key to these innovations lies in the materials used to make them. … Read more

Heise Group’s AI Integration and Future Plans

The Heise Group has been successfully implementing AI in various departments for two years. With their own AI platform and structured training, they have achieved significant efficiency improvements. In a recent discussion, Kim Scheurenbrand talks with colleagues who were part of this process. Benjamin Danneberg, a partner at DEEP CONTENT by Heise and editor-in-chief of … Read more

Apple’s AI “Intelligence” Faces Criticism for Inaccurate News Summaries

Apple’s AI feature “Intelligence” is facing criticism. iOS users can no longer view news summaries from this feature. Due to recent significant errors, Apple has disabled it for all messaging and entertainment apps. Instead of just summarizing news, Intelligence sometimes presented them in a distorted way, causing confusion and frustration. For example, the AI recently … Read more

Overcoming Challenges in AI Video Production: The Alpha Channel Issue

In 2024, there were significant advancements in creating videos using artificial intelligence. Despite these developments, a major challenge remains for the professional use of this technology: common AI video solutions still struggle with generating the so-called alpha channel, which is crucial for layering and transparency in video editing. Video AI technology has evolved rapidly, offering … Read more

The Rise and Future of Agent-Based AI in Technology

Agent-based AI is gaining the ability to use computers, which means they can type, scroll, and click. AI agents are currently the hottest topic in the tech industry. Leading companies like Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic are working to expand large language models with the ability to perform tasks independently. Known in technical jargon as … Read more

Growing Demand for AI Developers in the Evolving Job Market

The job market is changing due to technological progress. The World Economic Forum predicts the loss of 92 million jobs by 2030. However, 170 million new jobs are expected to be created. While jobs like cashiers might disappear, roles in the deep-tech sector are increasing. One of these roles is the AI developer. A LinkedIn … Read more

Microsoft 365 Introduces AI Copilot with Price Increase for Personal and Family Plans

Microsoft 365 for private users now includes the AI chatbot Copilot, which has led to a price increase of about 30%. This affects both the Single and Family subscriptions. The Microsoft 365 Personal subscription will now cost 99 Euros per year, up from 69 Euros (10 Euros instead of 7 Euros monthly). The Family option’s … Read more

Apple’s Adjustments to Controversial AI Features in iOS 18.3 Beta

Apple hat in der neuesten Beta-Version von iOS 18.3 einige Änderungen an den umstrittenen KI-Funktionen vorgenommen. Diese Änderungen wurden von Testern der Entwicklerversion berichtet. Apple hatte diese Anpassungen bereits angekündigt, nachdem verschiedene Presseorganisationen und Journalistenverbände die Abschaffung der sogenannten AI Summaries gefordert hatten. In iOS 18.3 Beta 3 generiert das System keine KI-Zusammenfassungen mehr für … Read more