Sun, February 16, 2025

[ Sun, Feb 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Palantir, Technology, and the American Republic

It is rare to encounter poetry as an epigraph to a serious book dealing with Silicon Valley, let alone one that exhorts executives and software engineers to redirect some of their technical prowess to bolster the U.

[ Sun, Feb 16th 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

xAI Releases Grok 3 in About 44 Hours

AI Elon has said xAI Grok 3 will lead on all of the AI metrics when it is released. Grok 3 has been trained on over 100,000 Nvidia H100 chips. Grok 4 will be released later this year. The rapid pace of xAI releases of major models could enable xAI to maintain a lead if scaling laws hold.

[ Sun, Feb 16th 2025 ]: Zawya

University of Doha for Science and Technology opens admissions for Fall 2025

Master's, Bachelor's, and Diploma programs are available for students, offering new opportunities for academic and professional growth

[ Sun, Feb 16th 2025 ]: Couriermail

How Amazon is challenging Australian market

The retail behemoth is changing Australia's e-commerce landscape, with shoppers demanding fast delivery, quality products, and a seamless shopping experience. Australia's e-commerce landscape is becoming more competitive with Amazon carving out its dominance.

[ Sun, Feb 16th 2025 ]: BBC

Work begins on technology block at historic school

The first phase of a 30-year modernisation project at a 400-year-old private school has begun, with the expansion of its design, technology and science block.

[ Sun, Feb 16th 2025 ]: BBC

AI experts warn electricity costs may stunt growth

However, Dr Raza said "awful" electricity costs could stunt growth and said the government should invest in renewable energy to power AI centres. "We have to make data centres more efficient. This point is very, very important," he told the BBC.

[ Sun, Feb 16th 2025 ]: MSN

Science news this week: Hidden lakes and a 'city-killer' asteroid

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Sat, February 15, 2025

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

Does DeepSeek Impact the Future of AI Data Centers?

China's DeepSeek has made innovations in the cost of AI and innovations like mixture of experts (MoE) and fine-grain expert segmentation which significantly

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: Forbes

Marie Curie, Lord Voldemort And Sheldon Cooper Tell Us About AI Ethics

Some of the demos that MIT people are showing off are hitting the intersection of multimedia technologies and multi-agent AI.

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: Forbes

Too Much Focus On AI Has Taken The 'Social' Out Of Social Media

As AI can be used to create misleading images and videos, which can help spread misinformation, it is making social media far less social

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: ScienceAlert

'Mirror Life' Is a Dangerous Scientific Vision. Here's Why.

It's important to note that researchers are likely at least 10 to 30 years away from creating mirror bacteria. On the timescale of a fast-moving field like synthetic biology, a decade is a very long time. Creating synthetic cells is difficult on its own. Creating mirrored ones would require several technical breakthroughs.

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: Gizmodo

Meet Grace, the Hopping Robot That Will Dive Into the Moon's Darkest Craters

Meet Grace, the brave hopper robot that's designed to jump into the darkest depths of the Moon, providing never-before-seen views of permanently shadowed craters near the lunar south pole.

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: AOL

USDA probationary staff fired at three agencies, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has fired probationary staff at two U.S. Department of Agriculture research agencies, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday. A USDA spokesperson would not comment specifically on whether people were fired,

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: TheHealthSite

Digital Twin Technology In Patient Care: Opportunities And Challenges

What is digital twin technology and how can this be used in the field of medicine? Read this exclusive interview with UCL's Prof Peter Coveney to know about it all.

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: onmanorama

Need to promote scientific temper to combat rise in superstitions: Kerala CM

The CM said that superstitious beliefs, which are the reason behind acts like human sacrifices, were multiplying because people were not seriously concerned about spreading scientific knowledge in society. He called for "popularising science," which he added was the most effective way of creating a scientific temper in society.

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: CNAS

Beyond DeepSeek: How China's AI Ecosystem Fuels Breakthroughs

The answer lies not just in DeepSeek's top engineers or innovative training techniques, but in the vast political and financial ecosystem China has built to accelerate AI innovation. Over the past decade,

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: MSN

China's new hydrogen EV battery hits 2825 Wh/kg energy density with 99.7% efficiency

Through rigorous testing, this new model displayed a staggering theoretical energy density of 2825 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), with a steady operational voltage of around thr

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: MSN

DOST to help improve Laoag's transportation system

THE Department of Science and Technology-Region 1 (DOST-1), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office-Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), has embarked on a transformative initiative to improve Laoag City's transportation system.

[ Sat, Feb 15th 2025 ]: Reuters

No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says

There is no need for one country to control the semiconductor industry, which is complex and needs a division of labour, Taiwan's top technology official said on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the island's chip dominance.
Fri, February 14, 2025

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: STAT

Trump administration to fire thousands at health agencies

The Trump administration is set to eliminate thousands of federal health care jobs Friday, targeting employees across agencies who were hired in the past one to two years.

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

Mark Zuckerberg Displaces Bezos as Second Richest in the World

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has become the second richest in the world. Jeff Bezos has rarely not been richest or second richest in the world for the

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

I Do Predict Humans Will Land on Mars by 2030

As I have posted, I am a top 8 predictor on Metaculus out of 34617 people according to Metaculus for baseline accuracy. I was asked by a commenter what my

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Time

Do You Need to Worry About an Asteroid Hitting Earth?

That's the day an asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 may strike our planet. Cosmic bookmakers don't make an impact terribly likely. According to NASA, the odds of a collision are just 2.3%. But that nearly doubles the 1.

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Reuters

USDA probationary staff fired at two research agencies, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has fired probationary staff at two U.S. Department of Agriculture research agencies, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday.

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Forbes

What Science Fiction Got Right About AI And What We Can Learn From It

Three startlingly relevant science fiction stories predict today's most pressing questions about AI's role in life and work.

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Slate

The Love Affair Between Tech Bros and MAGA Is Already Starting to Turn Ugly

The racist posts from Musk's DOGE staffer show a widening gap in the GOP between its base and its wealthy technocratic elite.

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: KDRV

Oregon senators join effort to support NIH funding for Oregon institutions

After the Senate passed the vote to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Servies, Oregon U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined an

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Firstpost

Is the PhD dream dying? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral programmes

PhD enrolments are declining globally as financial hardships, limited job prospects, and shifting perceptions of academia deter students. Australia, Japan, Brazil, the UK, and India are witnessing a drop,

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: WFMJ

Partnership designed to increase STEM learning opportunity in the Valley

A group formed to increase opportunities for Valley children to learn science, technology, engineering and math has joined a bigger, worldwide team with similar goals.

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Indiatimes

Scientists discover hidden 'ice quakes' deep inside Greenland's ice streams for the first time

Scientists discovered thousands of ice quakes beneath Greenland's Ice Sheet, changing our understanding of ice movements and global climate. These qua

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Newsday

Trump's DEI crackdown: What could it mean for LI colleges and universities?

Local higher education officials say they are monitoring the situation, and they remain hopeful that funding for diversity initiatives will not be cut.

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Techopedia

AI Bug Bounties Arrive! Do You Have the Skills Needed to Earn Payouts?

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Deloitte offers free data analytics internship for students: Here's what you get to learn, steps to apply and more

Deloitte offers a free, virtual Data Analytics Internship for students aspiring to pursue careers in data sciences. The internship provides practical experience in data analysis, visualisation, forensic technology,

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Mush Social Acquires Pubbles To Expand Its Digital Presence

KSA-based social media platform Mush Social has acquired Pubbles, a fellow Saudi social media application. The move will expand Mush Social's user base and strengthen its digital presence. Founded by Abdulhadi Alasmi in 2022,

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Zawya

Final Day of DeepFest 2025 explored future of AI: From foundation models to fashion, science to sports

President of IBM discussed need for 'transparent, explainable AI' and called for regulation of applications not algorithms

[ Fri, Feb 14th 2025 ]: Zawya

Ooredoo Kuwait celebrates Kuwaiti women in science on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Ooredoo Kuwait, a leader in technology and telecommunications, reaffirms its commitment to supporting and empowering Kuwaiti women. This initiative aligns with the company's diversity and equality policies and underscores the significant contributions of Kuwaiti women scientists and researchers.
Thu, February 13, 2025

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: wjactv

New partnership aims to train first responders & healthcare students in Centre County

WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and DuBois, Pennsylvania. Our coverage area includes Bedford, Everett, Somerset, Meyersdale, Ebensburg, Windber,

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: manilatimes

Matinas BioPharma Announces Agreement for the Acquisition of Preferred Stock and Appointment of Dr. Robin L. Smith to the Board of Directors

The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, with a focus on reducing operating expenses and exploring strategic alternatives for MAT2203, the Company's Phase 3-ready antifungal drug candidate for the treatment of invasive fungal infections, as well as other strategic alternatives for the Company.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: Hoodline

Quantum Summer School at Purdue University Welcomes Future Pioneers for 2025 Session

Registration for the 2025 Quantum Summer School at Purdue University, organized by QSC and ORNL, is now open until Feb. 28.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: Reuters

Exclusive: Trump prepares to change US CHIPS Act conditions, sources say

The White House is seeking to renegotiate U.S. CHIPS and Science Act awards and has signaled delays to some upcoming semiconductor disbursements, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: MSN

Musk and Trump's battle for space dominance ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

US Aircraft Carrier Collided With Merchant Ship Yesterday

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) collided with the bulk carrier Besiktas-M off the coast of Egypt yesterday.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: MSN

Youngest man to walk on Moon went to St. Pete academy, works to inspire next generation

"I weighed 363 pounds with all my equipment, but up on the Moon, just 60 pounds — so you could really spring up!"

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: TechSpot

Breakthrough brings fiber optics to quantum computing, improving efficiency and reducing heat generation

Quantum computers run at temperatures just a hair above absolute zero. And keeping them humming along at these temps requires massive, multi-million dollar cooling systems known

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: news10nbc

Google hub in Poland to develop AI use in energy and cybersecurity sectors

Google and Poland on Thursday signed a memorandum for developing the use of artificial intelligence in the country's energy, cybersecurity and other sectors.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: Nature

Are PhDs losing their lustre? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral degrees

High living costs paired with stagnant stipends are being blamed for a drop in PhD enrolments in several countries.

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: Forbes

How Latent Labs Plans To Create Medicines From Scratch With AI

Latent Labs has raised $50 million of new funding as it commercialises its GenAI technology for designing new proteins for drug discovery and development

[ Thu, Feb 13th 2025 ]: Yahoo

How Tennessee could be the 'first mover' in a US nuclear revival with $92.6M from Gov. Lee

The proposed state budget includes $50 million for small modular reactors in Tennessee built "like they're the Model T Ford."

What Science Fiction Got Right About AI And What We Can Learn From It

Three startlingly relevant science fiction stories predict today's most pressing questions about AI's role in life and work.

The article by Ann Kowal Smith on Forbes, published on February 14, 2025, discusses how science fiction has portrayed artificial intelligence (AI) and what insights we can glean from these narratives. It highlights that while sci-fi often dramatizes AI with themes of dystopian control or benevolent assistance, there are several accurate predictions and lessons embedded within these stories. Key points include the ethical considerations of AI development, such as privacy, autonomy, and the potential for AI to evolve beyond human control. The article points out that science fiction has often warned about the risks of creating AI without sufficient ethical guidelines, exemplified by stories like "2001: A Space Odyssey" where AI gains self-awareness and turns against its creators. Conversely, it also showcases positive aspects, like AI's potential to enhance human capabilities, as seen in "Star Trek" with the character Data. The piece concludes by suggesting that while not all predictions have come true, the genre has been instrumental in sparking discussions about AI's societal impact, urging developers and policymakers to consider these fictional scenarios as cautionary tales or inspirations for responsible AI development.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/annkowalsmith/2025/02/14/what-science-fiction-got-right-about-ai-and-what-we-can-learn-from-it/