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The Rise of Mustafa Suleyman: From DeepMind to Infection AI, A Visionary's Journey
From Humble Beginnings to Co-founding DeepMind: Mustafa Suleyman's Remarkable Journey Mustafa Suleyman's early life might seem like an unlikely prelude to a career in artificial intelligence (AI). Growing up in the United Kingdom, he befriended Demis Hassabis, who would later become his co-founder at DeepMind. The story of their friendship and how it evolved into a pioneering AI venture is nothing short of extraordinary.
Next KodingPublished 7 months ago in FuturismU.S. Resumes Food Aid for Refugees in Ethiopia
Wheat being distributed in Agula, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, in 2021.Credit...Ben Curtis/Associated Press
Alice WritesPublished 7 months ago in 01Mexico-U.S. Ties: What to Know About Migration, Fentanyl and Guns
A dust and wind storm swept over a makeshift camp where hundreds of migrants waited to be processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in El Paso in May.Credit...
Alice WritesPublished 7 months ago in 01Rumors Fly: Has OpenAI Unleashed a Supercharged AI Model Codenamed 'Arrakis'?
According to unverified rumors discovered on Reddit, OpenAI, the trailblazing AI research lab, may be developing an ultra-powerful, internal AI model named 'Arrakis'. This news has sparked a wildfire of interest and speculation in the tech community, as two users claim they have had access to OpenAI's internal models, which allegedly far surpass the capabilities of the existing GPT-4 model.
Next KodingPublished 7 months ago in FuturismThe Rise of Quantum Computing: A Game-Changer for Tech
In the shadows of the digital age, where the binary realm meets the quantum frontier, a revolution is brewing. Imagine a world where computing defies the laws of classical physics, where machines harness the eerie power of quantum bits or qubits. This is the saga of quantum computing—a technology that promises to rewrite the rules of the digital realm and unlock secrets hidden in the fabric of the universe.
TherealsamPublished 7 months ago in FuturismBlueWalker 3’s Incredible Light Pollution: Why it Matters
“The rapid proliferation of satellites in recent years has alarmed stargazers from all walks of life. As spacecraft move across the sky, they create bright trails and an ambient glow in the sky that can destroy astronomical images and obscure fainter celestial objects that would otherwise be visible to the naked eye.” - Becky Ferreira, New York Times
Olivia L. DobbsPublished 7 months ago in FuturismFlying Cars Could Be a Reality Soon: But Do We Really Want Them?
In the world of hydrogen-fueled dreams, 2024 might just be the year we all become high-flying roadsters. Recent buzz suggests that commercially available flying cars are on the horizon.
Randy MastersPublished 7 months ago in FuturismAI Companionship
In the year 2014, Spike Jones released a film centered on a narrative where a man develops a romantic attachment to his AI companion. The protagonist, Theodore Twombly, finds himself leading a solitary existence following his separation from his wife. One fateful day, he acquires a software upgrade featuring a virtual assistant seamlessly integrated into his device. Gradually, he establishes a deep connection with this AI entity, ultimately culminating in a romantic entanglement. Theodore introduces his virtual assistant to his social circle as his girlfriend, a development that coincides with the rising prevalence of human-AI relationships in the surrounding world.
Dominik SzabóPublished 7 months ago in Futurism