• Tue, December 24, 2024

by: Politico

The Digital Future Daily books of the year

Below are some of the books DFD read in 2024 that offer insight into the digital future, whether they're tackling the artificial intelligence hype machine, explaining how tech gives one society a leg up over another or reimagining our fundamental relationship with "progress."

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Burt, A Gigantic Crocodile And Beloved 80s Movie Star, Has Died

B urt, perhaps one of the most famous crocodiles in the world, has died at the ripe old age of around 90. The beast-come-celebrity was the reptilian star of the 1986 movie Crocodile Dundee about an eccentric Aussie bushman's antics in New York City.

by: Indiatimes

Removing H-1B caps for Indians? David Sacks and Elon Musk back Sriram Krishnan's view on green cards

The recent appointment of Sriram Krishnan at the White House has ignited discussions on immigration reform, specifically the removal of country-specific caps on green cards. Elon Musk and David Sacks defend Krishnan against criticisms from far-right commentators,

by: Forbes

10 AI Predictions For 2025

Meta is the world's standard bearer for open-weight AI. In a fascinating case study in corporate strategy, while rivals like OpenAI and Google have kept their frontier models closed source and charged for their use, Meta has chosen to give its state-of-the-art Llama models away for free.

by: MSN

Trump 2.0 nominee backs Sriram Krishnan in Green card showdown with far-right journalist: 'He's no career Leftist'

Far-right journalist Laura Loomer attacked Sriram Krishnan's views on immigration policy, particularly regarding H-1B visas.

by: MSN

Far-right activist schooled for slamming Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan's appointment as Trump advisor

American far-right political activist Laura Loomer has criticised the appointment of Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan as Donald Trump's AI advisor.

by: MSN

Fun, intriguing, interactive installations light up in Exploratorium's 'Glow'

Art, science and technology bend the boundaries of perception in dazzling, immersive installations in the Exploratorium's annual "Glow" exhibition on view through Jan. 26 in San Francisco. Interactive and for all ages,

by: MSN

IT Jobs In India In 2025: AI, Data Science... - Top Employment Opportunities Next Year

India's IT hiring landscape is poised for a significant turnaround in 2025, driven by advancements in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science. After a year of decline in 2024,

by: MSN

British Army successfully tests radio wave-based drone defence system

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  • Wed, December 25, 2024

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What Does Google's Willow Chip Mean For Startups In 2025

This leap in quantum computing has profound implications for startups, particularly those positioned well to tackle problems and opportunities presented by the new technology.

by: CNN

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Scientists explored Beethoven's ailments, linked remains to a Norse saga, uncovered colonial secrets, peeked inside an alchemy lab and debunked a royal hoax in 2024.

by: Techopedia

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Explore 2024's biggest AI developments, from Apple's AI debut to quantum computing, specialized agents, new regulations, and other technical breakthroughs.

by: AOL

Level Up Your Life: 22 Online Courses Worth Gifting To Yourself This Christmas

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by: MSN

Is tech industry already on cusp of AI slowdown?

Interviews with 20 executives and researchers showed a widespread belief that the tech industry is running into a problem many would have thought was unthinkable just a few years ago: They have used up most of the digital text available on the internet.

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Meet Indian genius, cracked IIT-JEE, SSC CGL, aced UPSC with AIR..., to become IAS officer, quit IAS job after 12 years due to...

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by: MSN

CBSE Class 10 Artificial Intelligence Syllabus 2024-25: FREE PDF Download

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by: MSN

Searching for hidden medieval stories from the island of the Sagas

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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  • Thu, December 26, 2024

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The Digital Future Daily books of the year

Below are some of the books DFD read in 2024 that offer insight into the digital future, whether they're tackling the artificial intelligence hype machine, explaining how tech gives one society a leg up over another or reimagining our fundamental relationship with "progress."
The article from POLITICO's Digital Future Daily, titled "The Digital Future Daily Books of the Year," highlights a curated list of books recommended by the newsletter's staff for readers interested in technology, politics, and the future. The selections include a mix of fiction and non-fiction, focusing on themes like AI, cybersecurity, and the societal impacts of digital transformation. Key recommendations include "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" by Shoshana Zuboff, which explores how tech companies commodify personal data; "The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book" by Andriy Burkov, offering insights into machine learning; and "The Ministry for the Future" by Kim Stanley Robinson, a novel that imagines a near-future response to climate change. Other notable mentions are books on the ethics of technology, the history of the internet, and speculative fiction that delves into the implications of our increasingly digital world. The list aims to provide readers with both educational and thought-provoking material to understand and navigate the complexities of the digital age.

Read the Full Politico Article at:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/digital-future-daily/2024/12/24/the-digital-future-daily-books-of-the-year-00196010