Varroa mites are a major cause of bee mortality. Sebastian Steppuhn, a student from Pforzheim, created a device to identify and treat bees infested with these mites. His invention won him the main prize of 1500 euros at the Federal Artificial Intelligence Competition (BWKI) and an internship at the robotics company FANUC. This year’s BWKI, … Read more
Photonische Prozessoren, die mit Licht statt Elektronen arbeiten, könnten eine energiesparende Alternative zu herkömmlichen Chips darstellen. Diese Technologie erzeugt keine elektrischen Verluste und somit auch keine Abwärme. Das Stuttgarter Startup Q.ANT entwickelt eine photonische Native Processing Unit (NPU) für KI-Anwendungen und komplexe Simulationen, die auf einer PCI-Express-Karte sitzt. Diese NPU ist kompatibel mit bestehenden Server-Systemen … Read more
Asus has announced the ROG Phone 9 Pro, continuing its smartphone series designed specifically for gamers. The manufacturer emphasizes AI gaming features and shoulder button controls that offer a console-like experience. The smartphone’s back has 648 programmable mini-LEDs. These LEDs can display various animations to show battery status or time. The LED back also allows … Read more
According to a report by The Atlantic, major AI companies are using a source for training their chatbots that few might have considered: subtitles from popular movies and TV shows. A recently discovered AI training dataset reportedly contains subtitles from no fewer than 53,000 movies and 85,000 TV episodes. The subtitles include those from all … Read more
Artificial intelligence is transforming software development. AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot hold great potential to accelerate and optimize development processes. But how can these technologies be effectively integrated into daily work? And what pitfalls should be avoided? AI-assisted programming offers solutions. These technologies can significantly speed up code creation and help identify bugs … Read more
In discussions about generative Artificial Intelligence, terms like Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) are often used. These give the impression that with today’s large language models (LLMs), we are close to achieving ASI or AGI. According to IBM, “artificial superintelligence (ASI) is a hypothetical, software-based artificial intelligence system with intellectual abilities … Read more
In Germany, almost every day, a femicide occurs. These are gender-based killings of women and girls. This is one of the findings from the report on crimes against women presented by Nancy Faeser, the Federal Minister of the Interior, and Lisa Paus, the Federal Minister for Women. The report also includes figures on digital violence … Read more
Microsoft aims to enhance the security of its products and services by inviting security researchers to participate in the expanded Bug-Bounty-Program called Zero Day Quest. This event offers a total of 4 million US dollars in rewards for finding security vulnerabilities. After vulnerabilities are identified, Microsoft examines them and develops security updates. The main focus … Read more
AI tools, beyond their often-claimed productivity gains, could significantly impact workplace interactions, as suggested by a survey from the career portal Indeed. According to the survey, 25% of respondents believe AI is more competent than their colleagues. Additionally, 29% think AI is at least on par with experienced employees in the company. The survey included … Read more
Large tech companies are searching for energy sources to ensure the operation of their AI systems. The revival of nuclear power is one aspect of this, but improving the energy efficiency of hardware could also advance the industry. The chips used are a key factor. The startup Q.ANT from Stuttgart is focusing on photonics. Computing … Read more
Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) wird immer wichtiger in vielen Bereichen unseres Lebens. Nicolas Hieronimus von der L’Oréal Gruppe erklärte, dass KI und Daten entscheidend sind, um Fortschritte zu erzielen. L’Oréal verfügt über eine riesige Datenplattform mit 10 Petabyte an Daten. Diese Daten helfen, verschiedene KI-Modelle zu betreiben, einschließlich der neuesten großen Sprachmodelle (LLM). Ein Hauptziel der … Read more
In a legal dispute between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, internal emails have surfaced. In 2017, OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever accused his then-colleague Elon Musk of wanting complete control over Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Sutskever expressed concerns that Musk’s actions showed a strong desire for control, despite Musk’s claims to the contrary. The … Read more
The municipal service provider Südwestfalen-IT is restructuring its leadership a year after a severe cyberattack. Two former managers are leaving due to allegations of neglecting basic security measures. However, they are not facing claims for damages due to gross negligence. Meanwhile, Google is expanding its Gemini Advanced, allowing the AI chatbot to remember personal user … Read more
Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, now has a memory function. This feature allows the AI to store user data and preferences, making responses more personalized and tailored. Google claims that answers with stored memories are “more helpful and relevant.” However, this raises concerns about privacy. Over a year ago, Google announced plans to add a memory … Read more
Scientists from the Arc Institute, Stanford University, and the University of California have developed an artificial intelligence named Evo, which could accelerate biological research. Evo can independently design new genomes. The AI operates on the principle of large language models, like ChatGPT, which sequence text blocks to provide answers. Instead of text, Evo combines DNA, … Read more