Sat, December 14, 2024

by: Forbes

When AI Jesus Entered The Confessional: Lessons From A Divisive Experiment

At Peter's Chapel in Lucerne, Switzerland, a virtual Jesus dispensed words of faith as part of "Deus in Machina," Not surprisingly, controversy ensued.

by: 21alivenews

PFW hosts FIRST LEGO League's northern Indiana semi-state tournament Saturday

Created through a partnership between FIRST and the LEGO Group, the FIRST LEGO League is a program that inspires young minds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and fosters valuable life and career skills through hands-on learning.

by: UPI

OpenAI releases controversial Sora Turbo video generation tool

OpenAI on Monday launched a new video tool powered by artificial intelligence and that has generated controversy in recent months.

by: Task & Purpose

What the Army and Navy service academies look for in future officers

The top military officers for the Army and Navy academies lay out what they look for in students and future officers.

by: The Cross Timbers Gazette

Address Pathways questions, concerns and move ahead

Cedar Rapids Community School District superintendent Tawana Grover speaks during a reception announcing the awarding of a nearly $15 million

by: SFGate

1 National Park Service job in California and Nevada could rewrite human history

She works at Great Basin and Death Valley, Lake Mead and Santa Monica Mountains national recreation areas, and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.

by: ProPakistani

Former OpenAI Employee and Whistleblower Found Dead in His Apartment

The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed the death of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee, at his residence in the city.

by: Live Science

Science news this week: Cleopatra curiosities and quantum leaps

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

by: Popular Science

How to set up iPhone Sleep Focus mode for some peace and quiet

You can have multiple Sleep Focus modes on your iPhone: You might have one for weekdays, one for weekends, and one for when you're on vacation, for example. Head to Settings on your iPhone, then tap Focus and Sleep. If you don't see Sleep listed, tap + (the plus icon, top right), then Sleep and Customize Focus.

by: Williamsport Sun-Gazette

GOP demands to see science behind ban on natural gas exports

Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a scathing letter to the Department of Energy recently, requesting for the fourth time that it reveal the scientific process used to craft its upcoming analysis of liquified natural gas (LNG) exports.

by: Anadolu Ajansi

Japan space company postpones 2nd attempt at orbit due to wind

by: devdiscourse

US Updates Science and Technology Pact with China Amid Tech Rivalry

The US and China have revised a longstanding science and technology agreement, narrowing its scope and adding safeguards to protect national security. The new pact emphasizes transparency and data reciprocity while excluding advanced tech collaboration ...

by: SciTech Daily

Sonic Breakthrough: MIT Unlocks Ultrasound Control With Advanced Metamaterials

Researchers at MIT have developed a design framework for controlling ultrasound wave propagation in microscale acoustic metamaterials, focusing on the precise positioning of microscale spheres within a lattice.

by: bdnews24

Even Yunus won't be spared if he betrays the uprising's ideals, says Sarjis

Anti-discrimination Student Movement Coordinator Sarjis Alam has said there will be no leniency for anyone who betrays the ideals of the July-August mass uprising. Speaking at a financial aid distribution event for the families of those killed during the ...

by: MSN

KMC proposal to heritage commission for gradation of buildings

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is considering sending a proposal to the West Bengal Heritage Commission for revision in the formula of gradation of heritage structures.

by: Yahoo

2024 captured through photos

Shayle Terry holds her hand over her heart as she stands behind her father's casket at Santaquin City Cemetery in Santaquin on Monday, May 13, 2024. Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser was hit and killed by a semitruck driver on May 5 while assisting a Utah Highway Patrol trooper with a traffic stop. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News

by: Sky

'I thought I'd been microchipped': How abusers spy on partners with 'parental control' apps

Software marketed as tools to keep children safe may not be all it seems - with some apps exploited by domestic abusers. Survivors speak to Sky News about the impact of being secretly tracked and monitored via their mobile phones.

by: earth

"Wonder material" that will change the world is declared safe for humans

Graphene has captured attention worldwide, with many scientists dubbing it a "wonder material" with potential to have a huge impact on humans

by: MSN

Lights in the sky? Viewers report potential drone sightings

In light of recent reports of potentially suspicious drone sightings in New Jersey, many WGAL viewers in the Susquehanna Valley have been asking, "What are those lights in the sky?" The answer isn't clear in every case,

by: Yahoo

From defense to chips, Trump keeps Taiwan guessing

A logo of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC is seen at southern Taiwan science park in Tainan ... job of explaining to Americans about why we are a trusted partner, why our technology is superior to China, and why you can count on us." CNN's Will Ripley ...

by: ProPakistani

IoBM's 27th Convocation: Graduates Represent Limitless Excellence and a Vision for Change

A sense of excitement and limitless vision beamed in the eyes of the 1,591 graduates as they received their degrees at the 27th Convocation of the

by: MSN

Manipur poppy cultivation: Assam Rifles dismantles 354 acres of illegal fields in 2024

Assam Rifles has dismantled 354 acres of illegal poppy fields along the Indo-Myanmar border in 2024. This is part of a continued effort to curb the narco-trade in Manipur.

by: MSN

IIT Climate Report Warns of Flood, Drought Risks in 11 Bihar, Kerala, Odisha Districts

At least 11 districts, including Patna, Alappuzha and Kendrapara, are at a "very high" risk for both floods and droughts, necessitating immediate intervention, according to a climate risk assessment report compiled by two IITs.

by: MSN

Chinese laser scientist 'Crazy Li' arms small drones with metal-cutting beam

Researchers have developed a new device which will enable small drones to shoot powerful lasers - something once thought impossible A squad of fully armed soldiers follow closely behind a Humvee armoured vehicle,

by: MSN

Tracking collars help uncover secrets of the critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats

The habits of the northern hairy-nosed wombat have been a mystery until now, thanks to the animal equivalent of a fitness tracker.

by: MSN

China to provide additional scholarships for Vietnamese students

China said it would grant additional scholarships to Vietnamese university students, especially those in science and technology fields and those in top schools.

by: MSN

Scientists warn over 'mirror bacteria' that could wipe out mankind

A group of 38 leading scientists are calling for a pause on research to create 'mirror life' - a form of artificial organism which could infect and kill all life on Earth.
Sun, December 15, 2024

by: NextBigFuture

xAI Image Generation is Vastly Improved

Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Anti-aging Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology.

by: Asia One

Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan

One woman died after a family of three from Singapore got into a car accident in Miaoli, Taiwan on Saturday (Dec 14) afternoon. A Singaporean man, 36, and his three-year-old daughter sustained minor injuries from the crash,

by: Daily Express

Google Maps Timeline is changing: Here's how it affects you

Google is changing how its Maps app tracks where you've been, introducing new privacy rules. Here's what you need to know

by: The Hindu

Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany, and Poland

In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated — meaning a permanent reduction of the disease to zero new cases worldwide ...

by: The Financial Express

Visa requirements and post-study work opportunities for international students

Each country offers different routes for international students, from varied visa categories to more structured post-study work programmes.

by: WLWT

The air purifier you bought during the pandemic may still help you breathe better now

Air purifiers purchased during the pandemic to zap airborne coronavirus particles can also help reduce the amount of allergens and other irritants linked to asthma and other respiratory diseases. However, scientists are still working to understand how to measure their effectiveness on a broad scale.

by: Live Science

Could monkeys really type the complete works of Shakespeare?

Given an infinite amount of time, an infinite number of monkeys randomly prodding keys on a typewriter could, in theory, eventually replicate the works of William Shakespeare. At least, that's what a thought experiment called the infinite monkey theorem states.

by: moneycontrol.com

JEE Main Preparation: How to Prepare Your Child for IIT JEE After Class 10?

Cracking the IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a challenging and competitive journey that requires thorough preparation. To get a head start, students should begin their preparation after Class 10.

by: Richmond

Recap: What made news last week across Virginia

NEW RIVER VALLEY: Additional federal funding of $1.3 million will be made available to assess damages and make plans to restore outdoor recreation sites, including those in the New River Valley, impacted by Hurricane Helene, it was announced by the U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner and U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith on Wednesday.

by: The Jakarta Post

Japanese, Indonesian businesses see potential in air mobility

Technologies such as drones, electric aircraft and autonomous aerial vehicles (AAV) have made short-distance air transportation more economically viable.

by: EWN Sport

SACP says 'unacceptable' DA has 6 GNU ministerial portfolios while it only has 1

The SACP currently has one minister in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Blade Nzimande, who heads up the Office of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

by: Business Line

Subabul seeds and insulin resistance management

by: independent.co.ug

Museveni urges institutions to guide learners while choosing courses

President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his call to institutions of higher learning to prioritize the teaching of science and technology courses. The President also appealed to schools and universities to guide the learners to choose courses that are relevant to the job market.

by: bnnbloomberg

Oxford-Grad Forson Being Considered as Ghana's Finance Minister

Ghana's President-elect John Mahama is considering appointing Cassiel Ato Forson, an accountant, as the West African nation's finance minister, people with knowledge of the matter said.

by: Business Line

Shapeshifting, misfit materials that power up tech advancement

by: SciTech Daily

The Mysterious Science Experiment That Could Answer Why We Exist

Physicists are closer than ever to answering fundamental questions about the origins of the universe by learning more about its tiniest particles. Scientists are intensifying research into neutrinos,

by: The New Indian Express

Why Indian students in US prefer maths or computer science over engineering

Foreign education consultants attribute the shifting job market demands to "explosive growth" in fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cybersecurity.

by: Daily Express

Urgent Wi-Fi router alert for all UK homes - ignoring it will put you at serious risk

If you've ever followed your Internet Service Provider's advice you'll know that most tell you get your Wi-Fi router up off the floor and place it higher up. The idea behind this is to give the router more chance to spread its signal around your home and avoid those annoying deadspots.

by: MSN

Tel Aviv University professor named fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors

The post Tel Aviv University professor named fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

New studies show humans and Neanderthals interbred over 7,000 years

On Thursday, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig reported on studies revealing that modern humans and Neanderthals interbred around 47,000 years ago, with evidence suggesting that this mixing event lasted about 7,

by: MSN

What Wall Street Analysts Think of Micron's Stock Ahead of Earnings

Key Takeaways Micron Technology is set to report earnings after the market closes Wednesday.All but one of the analysts who follow Micron and are tracked by Visible Alpha have a "buy" or equivalent rating for the chipmaker.

When AI Jesus Entered The Confessional: Lessons From A Divisive Experiment

At Peter's Chapel in Lucerne, Switzerland, a virtual Jesus dispensed words of faith as part of "Deus in Machina," Not surprisingly, controversy ensued.

The article from Forbes discusses an experimental project where an AI version of Jesus was introduced into a virtual confessional setting. This initiative, aimed at exploring the intersection of technology, religion, and ethics, sparked significant debate. The AI, designed to offer guidance and absolution, was met with mixed reactions. Some participants found the experience comforting and innovative, appreciating the 24/7 availability for spiritual guidance. However, others criticized it as sacrilegious, arguing that it trivializes sacred religious practices and raises questions about the authenticity of spiritual experiences mediated by technology. The experiment highlighted issues of privacy, the sanctity of religious rituals, and the potential for AI to either enhance or undermine human spiritual connections. It also brought to light discussions on whether AI can truly understand or replicate the nuanced empathy and forgiveness traditionally offered by human clergy.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2024/12/14/when-ai-jesus-entered-the-confessional-lessons-from-a-divisive-experiment/