Chinese scientists have proposed a rotating magnetic launcher on the moon to send lunar resources to Earth. The system would be powered by solar and nuclear energy, recovering over 70 percent of energy after each launch. The primary target: extracting and transporting helium-3, a potential game-changer for Earth's energy crisis. https://interestingengineering.com/space/china-magnetic-launcher-moon Tarek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekmadanymamlouk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Aug 31, 2024•5 min•Ep. 102
Islamic State supporters are increasingly using AI tools for propaganda and recruitment, raising serious concerns about the adequacy of current safety measures. AI-generated content, including videos and chatbots, is being exploited to spread extremist messages and potentially recruit new members. Experts warn that the rapid release of AI models without proper safeguards is creating new risks, with terrorist groups already finding ways to bypass existing controls. https://www.context.news/ai/isl...
Aug 30, 2024•5 min•Ep. 101
Skyfire Systems has launched a payment network that allows AI agents to make autonomous transactions on your behalf. Skyfire’s platform includes safeguards to prevent AI agents from overspending and provides users with detailed control over their agents’ spending. The company raised $8.5 million in seed funding to further develop this technology, aiming to revolutionize how AI interacts with financial systems. https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/21/skyfire-lets-ai-agents-spend-your-money/ Tarek: http...
Aug 28, 2024•7 min•Ep. 100
Fake celebrity endorsements are spreading like wildfire on social media, leading up to the 2024 election. Artificial intelligence is playing a key role in generating these misleading images, making them more convincing than ever.** Major platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta are facing criticism for their reduced efforts to curb election-related disinformation. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/22/media/fake-celebrity-endorsements-social-media-2024-election-misinformation/ Tarek: https://ww...
Aug 27, 2024•6 min•Ep. 99
Explore Chatbot Arena, an open platform for evaluating AI models based on real-world user interactions. Learn how it works, its key insights, practical applications, and its potential to shape the future of AI development. Perfect for developers, businesses, researchers, and AI enthusiasts. https://lmarena.ai/ Tarek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekmadanymamlouk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 26, 2024•10 min•Ep. 98
If you watch Science Fiction Movies, then you know that Exoskeletons are great for fighting Aliens but even without Science Fiction there is a real market out there for real exoskeletons. Today! German Bionic is a company that develops exoskeletons to prevent lower back injuries and provide additional power in industrial and healthcare settings. The exoskeletons use sensors and motors to support and enhance the natural movements of the wearer. Learn more about German Bionic's technologies here: ...
Feb 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 97
Neuralink has successfully implanted a wireless brain chip in a human, showing promising results in brain activity and recovery. The technology has potential applications in treating complex neurological conditions and controlling devices with the mind. Ethical concerns arise regarding animal testing and the potential for misuse of brain implants. The integration of AI and data sharing could enhance the capabilities of brain implants. The future may see the emergence of voluntary cyborgs and the...
Jan 31, 2024•35 min•Ep. 96
Apple's Vision Pro headset had a significant pre-order weekend, with estimates suggesting they may have sold up to 180,000 units. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo still views it as a niche product. The initial sales exceeded earlier production figures, but Kuo noted that shipping times remained unchanged after the first 48 hours, potentially indicating a quick drop in demand after initial pre-orders. The Vision Pro's high price of $3,499 and the absence of mainstream apps like YouTube and Spotify f...
Jan 24, 2024•29 min•Ep. 95
Today we're discussing one of the most talked-about gadgets of CES 2024 – the Rabbit R1. Is it just another tech fad, or is it the future of personal computing? Join us as we explore this so-called "iPhone moment of the AI era". 🔍 **What you'll learn in this episode:** - **Overview of the Rabbit R1:** What is it and why is it creating such a buzz? - **Key Features and Design:** A close look at its unique AI-driven interface, design, and specs. - **Price and Availability:** How much does it cost...
Jan 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 94
A virtual AI companion generated 34000$ in the first 24h after release. We should talk about that! Source: https://gamerant.com/amouranth-ai-influencer-chatbot-explained/ This is what you need to know: - Amouranth, a Twitch and adult content streamer, launched an AI chatbot replicating her personality. - The chatbot offers perks like images and videos with subscription fees ranging from $5.99 to $199 per month. - In the first 24 hours, the AI generated $34,000, sparking controversy over potentia...
Jan 15, 2024•13 min•Ep. 93
2024 might become a special year for apple because major AI upgrades are expected to get announced soon. Source: https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apples-ai-upgrades-for-your-iphone-are-reportedly-on-track-for-2024-heres-what-to-expect This is what you need to know: - Apple is set to announce significant AI upgrades for iOS 18 and the iPhone at WWDC 2024. - The enhancements include a more conversational Siri, auto-summarization in core apps, and AI features in development tools for code co...
Jan 12, 2024•12 min•Ep. 92
For the first time since Apollo, NASA is sending a lander to the moon. And they already have a critical problem. Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-science-heads-to-moon-on-first-us-private-robotic-artemis-flight/ https://www.space.com/private-astrobotic-peregrine-moon-lander-suffers-anomaly https://www.space.com/astrobotic-peregrine-moon-lander-propulsion-failure https://www.space.com/astrobotic-peregrine-moon-lander-first-photo-anomaly-clue This is what you need to know: - Astrobo...
Jan 11, 2024•10 min•Ep. 91
If you like ChatGPT, you will love the new GPT Store with thousands specialized GPTs to play with. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/04/openais-app-store-for-gpts-will-launch-next-week/ https://tech.co/news/how-create-chatgpt-gpt-guide - OpenAI launched a store for GPTs, custom apps based on its AI models, this week. - Before listing their GPTs in the store, developers need to ensure their compliance with OpenAI's updated usage policies and GPT brand guidelines. - Developers can use OpenAI...
Jan 10, 2024•14 min•Ep. 90
The end of the Cookie is nigh! Google finally killed it! Source: https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-is-getting-rid-of-cookies This is what you need to know: - Google is getting rid of cookies to enhance internet privacy and limit cross-site tracking. - Cookies, though not inherently malicious, are often used for targeted advertising and tracking user behavior. - Google's Tracking Protection, starting with 1% of Chrome users, aims for a global rollout by the second half of 2024. - The Privacy San...
Jan 09, 2024•4 min•Ep. 89
Google introduces a “robot constitution” that might save us in the upcoming robot apocalypse. I’m just joking of course. We all know how the rise of the machines will end. Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-deepmind-rules-ai-robots-safer-in-your-home-2024-1 Business Insider is reporting about Google’s “Robot Constitution” that will protect humans from robots. So, we finally get Isaac Asimovs robotic laws. Google DeepMind has introduced new rules to enhance the safety and behavior of ...
Jan 08, 2024•4 min•Ep. 88
Google Gemeni is out and since it is made by Google we all expect it to soon dominate the market. But can it really compete with GPT4? Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-gemini-gpt-4/ A year ago, there was just gpt3.5 turbo. Today, we have multiple LLMs which are competing for domination. Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-4 are two of them. Both of these advanced systems showcase remarkable capabilities, seamlessly handling text, images, video, audio, and code. Hosted on Acast...
Jan 06, 2024•4 min•Ep. 87
Elvis Presley is on tour. And in todays time, this isn’t even a strange headline. It’s just AI and holograms. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67871115 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/04/elvis-evolution-hologram-show-london-premiere _ Production Company “Layered Reality” produces the show Elvis Evolution _ They used AI to generate an Elvis Avatar from thousands of photos and videos _ Holographic projections, augmented reality, live theatres, and multi-sensory effect...
Jan 05, 2024•4 min•Ep. 86
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using its content to train AI models without permission or compensation. This was reported by FastCompany with the hint that this lawsuit could put a damper on AI’s 2024 ambitions. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI and Microsoft encoded New York Times articles into their language models' memory, allowing AI models like ChatGPT and Bing Chat to access and reproduce the information, sometimes word for word and without p...
Jan 04, 2024•6 min•Ep. 85
Apple secretly released Ferret, an open-source large language model integrating language understanding with image analysis. In a surprising move, Apple has quietly launched Ferret, an open-source large language model developed in collaboration with Cornell University, as reported by Dataconomy. Unlike traditional language models, Ferret combines language understanding with image analysis, allowing it to analyze specific regions of images and respond to prompts involving both text and visuals. Th...
Jan 03, 2024•5 min•Ep. 84
Alex and I visited the CX-Festival 2023 in Brandenburg and had the opportunity to learn about the impact of AI on the world of customer experience. We talked to industry experts and gained valuable insights into the state of the art in 2023. Special thanks to: Nino Praisler https://www.linkedin.com/in/nino-praisler-6162a51a9/ Mathias Lutz Rackow https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-lutz-rackow/ Sagar Haria https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-haria/ Mara Goldberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-gol...
Dec 11, 2023•32 min•Ep. 83
Industry experts from the quantum computing sector gathered in London in September 2023, and the TechReview podcast was on-site to cover the event. We had the opportunity to gain insights from insiders, digging into the world of quantum computing. We explored real-life use cases, discussed when quantum computers are expected to start transforming businesses, and discovered the key requirements for individuals aspiring to become quantum computing professionals. Thanks to everyone who joined us fo...
Nov 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 82
OpenAI is creating a team to prepare for AI’s ‘Catastrophic Risks,’ like biological and nuclear threats. Should we be worried or reassured? Also, we are talking about helium airships, Google and Anthropic, poisoned data for AI models, and a detailed water map on Mars! 00:00 - Intro 04:24 - 1. EXCLUSIVE: Google Founder’s Airship Gets FAA Clearance - Sergey Brin’s Pathfinder 1 can now take to the skies 09:59 - 2. AI’s proxy war heats up as Google reportedly backs Anthropic with $2B 15:43 - 3. This...
Nov 09, 2023•38 min•Ep. 81
Will Apple’s Vision Pro actually diagnose and treat mental illness? Let’s find out! 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - 1. Uber begins offering rides in self-driving Waymo cars 07:21 - 2. Instagram head says Threads API is in the works 11:50 - 3. Atom Computing is the first to announce a 1,000+ qubit quantum computer 16:37 - 4. SpaceX’s Starship could launch as soon as Nov. 6 22:29 - 5. Apple could use the Vision Pro to treat mental illness, report says 1. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/26/uber-begins-offering-...
Nov 04, 2023•46 min•Ep. 80
Is X aka Twitter spreading misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war? A war is raging in Israel and X aka Twitter is fighting misinformation - or is it? This is the TechReview Podcast powered by Axel Springer. Join us in discussing the most important headlines from Innovation, Technology and Social Media. You are listening to episode 79, recorded on Tuesday October 10th 2023. 00:00 - Intro 02:41 - 1. Report: Apple is already designing a lighter Vision Pro to fix “neck strain” 05:43 - 2. Meta’s R...
Oct 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 79
Do you remember when AWS gave Microsoft the space to launch OpenAI's services on Azure? And did you hear about Google's watermarks for AI images? You can hear about it on TechReview 78! Get 20% discount on your tickets for Quantum Tech conference in London: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - 1. How AWS Stumbled in AI, Giving Microsoft an Opening 14:18 - 2. Google made a watermark for AI images that you can’t edit out 1. https://www.theinformation.com/articles/how-aws-stumbl...
Sep 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 78
What would be the best way to power your smart contact lenses? Maybe with your tears? And X aka Twitter updates their ad policy as presidential preselection ramps up. Get 20% discount on tickets to the Quantum Tech Conference in London and meet us there (19th-20th September 2023): https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - 1. Smart contact lens battery charged by human tears 12:42 - 2. X Announces Political Ad Policy Updates, as Presidential Preselection Ramps Up 1. https://interes...
Sep 01, 2023•21 min•Ep. 77
Asteroid mining appears to be a very lucrative business with 10k Quadrillion dollars estimated on 16 Psyche and NASA/SpaceX launch this October to get there! Here on earth, ByteDance puts its spotlight on TikTok with slowing business in China. And Netflix extends its offer to video games! Get 20% discount at Quantum Tech in London (19th - 20th September 2023) and meet us there: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - 1. NASA’s ‘Psyche’ Mission To Quadrillion-Dollar Asteroid Is G...
Aug 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 76
Today we are talking about Laser weapons, X's reduced requirements of their revenue program, and net energy gain from fusion power! It literally feels like news from a science fiction novel when the news contains laser weapons and fusion power. 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - 1: China Claims to Have Built a Laser Weapon That Can Fire Indefinitely 05:01 - 2: X Significantly Reduces the Requirements of Its Creator Ad Revenue Share Program 11:30 - 3: US scientists achieve net energy gain in fusion reaction f...
Aug 17, 2023•24 min•Ep. 75
Let's talk about robot tentacles that could replace certain surgeries, GPT3 acing the SAT, and Elon Musk's new approach to advertising on Twitter. This is TechReview 74. Get 20% rebate on your tickets to the Quantum Tech 2023 Conference in London: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - 1: These robotic tentacles could travel into the lungs to treat cancer 06:42 - 2: GPT-3 aces tests of reasoning by analogy 14:03 - 3: Musk Officially Moves Into New Role at X as Yaccarino Takes O...
Aug 10, 2023•23 min•Ep. 74
Meta cancels the Quest Pro line, Stack Overflow plans release of OverflowAI and Elon Musks X-shaped flood-light was dismantled in San Francisco. Get 20% off of your tickets to the Quantum Tech Conference 2023 in London: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - 1: Meta cancels Quest Pro, stops development of Quest Pro 2 08:44 - 2: Stack Overflow jumps into the generative AI world with OverflowAI 16:30 - 3: Twitter removes the ‘X’ logo from its San Francisco HQ 1. https://www.zdnet...
Aug 08, 2023•27 min•Ep. 73
