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Tech guru Jaron Lanier: ‘The danger isn’t that AI destroys us. It’s that it drives us insane’ | Jaron Lanier
Jaron Lanier, the godfather of virtual reality and the sage of all things web, is nicknamed the Dismal Optimist. And there has never been a time we’ve needed his dismal optimism more. It’s hard to read an article or listen to a podcast these days without doomsayers telling us we’ve pushed our luck with artificial intelligence, our hubris is coming back to haunt us and robots are taking over the world. There are stories of chatbots becoming best friends, declaring their love, trying to disrupt stable marriages, and threatening chaos on a global scale. Is AI really capable of …
Big changes in store for Android in India, may affect it globally (Updated)
Ryan Haines / Android Authority SL;DR Google is making changes to Android in India following a ruling from the Competition Commission of India. The ruling will force Google to change how it approaches things like sideloaded apps and app stores, user choice billing, default search engine choice, and more. It’s possible that this change could affect how Android operates in other parts of the world. Update: March 29, 2023 (10:51 AM ET): According to TechCrunch, Google has received some relief from the CCI’s ruling. Google will no longer be required to distribute third-party app stores through the Play Store. …
The bitcoin bounce: what comes next?
Markets this year are roiling, uncertainty abounds and the US government has had to step in to rescue two large American banks in recent days. So why is bitcoin, considered among the riskiest bets of them all, rising so fast? Just months ago, all forms of cryptocurrency appeared to be going up in flames, with bitcoin plunging from almost $50,000 at the start of 2022, to less than $17,000 when 2023 rolled around. Bitcoin has since soared more than 60% and it climbed another 8% Friday above $27,000, all in an era of mass layoffs in the tech sector and…
The Coolest and Weirdest Gadgets of January
NYXI Wizard Switch Controller It seems like just yesterday that we were decking the halls and then stumbling through them after long nights partying on New Year’s Eve. But it’s somehow now February already, and if January feels like a complete blur, we’ve rounded up the most interesting and most curious gadgets of the past month so you can catch up. From CES reveals to E Ink goggles to several different ways to address the Switch’s ongoing Joy-Con drift issues, January brought with its lots of gadget news, and a look ahead about how you’ll be blowing your budget moving…
Objects in Apple’s Vision Are Closer Than They Appear
Lauren Goode: Yes. Brenda Stolyar: Yes. Michael Calore: Lauren. Lauren Goode:Mike. Michael Calore: Lauren, where are you? I can’t see your eyes. I look at your face and I just see a bluish purple blob where your eyes are. Are you in there? Lauren Goode: Hold on. Let me twist my digital crown on my Apple Vision Pro headset. Michael Calore: Oh, I can see your eyes now, but you still feel kind of like distant. You’re not really paying attention. Lauren Goode: That’s the thing with mixed reality. You’re there, but …
For household tasks, few things are more frustrating than not having the correct tools. Get these top tools for your dad so he doesn’t come up short!
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. There is no substitute for having the right tools on hand IN THIS ARTICLE: For household tasks, few things are more frustrating than not having the correct tools. Accidents usually happen when you try to do something with a gadget unsuitable for the job, such as using a knife as a screwdriver or a piece of wood for a hammer. Not only is it incredibly dangerous, but you can also damage the object you are using as a makeshift tool. Tools are the gifts that keep on giving The right…
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Amazon services to news stories, check them all out
Artificial intelligence or AI has been in the headlines for months now, and the way things are going, it is likely to stay there for a long time. Just yesterday, we learned that Google CEO Sundar Pichai responded to the criticism of artificial intelligence that has been heard recently. Today, an Irish newspaper was in the news for publishing an AI-generated news story that it took down shortly thereafter. Moreover, Amazon has made a big announcement to use AI to speed up its delivery services. All this and more in our daily AI round-up. Let’s take a look. 1. Amazon…
Apple Stock A Buy Right Now? AAPL Stock Chart Shows This
Consumer electronics giant apples (AAPL) has seen its sales hindered by weakening macroeconomic conditions, which have rocked Apple stock. Still, many investors might be wondering if AAPL stock is a buy right now. X Apple Stock News: iPhone 14 Sales Apple introduced its third-generation 5G smartphones, the iPhone 14 series, on Sept. 7. It also debuted its Apple Watch Series 8 smartwatches and second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. Apple stock rose 0.9% on the news. Analysts praised the innovative new devices but some worried that the premium products would be a tough sell in the current economic climate. However, demand…