Microsoft president says no chance of superintelligent AI soon
By Muvija M and Martin Coulter LONDON The president of tech giant Microsoft said there is no probability
2023-11-30 20:45
DeepMind’s AI discovers ‘800 years’ worth of knowledge’
Google’s leading AI division DeepMind claims to have unlocked “800 years’ worth of knowledge” after discovering 2.2 million new crystals. The materials found through the research could be used to transform industries, DeepMind said, while simultaneously opening up brand new avenues for making future discoveries. Of the 2.2 million crystals, roughly 380,000 of them are reportedly stable enough for developing next-generation technologies, ranging from better electric car batteries to superconductors for ultra-efficient computers. In order to discover the crystals, DeepMind developed a state-of-the-art neural network tool called GNoME (Graph Networks for Materials Exploration). DeepMind researchers Amil Merchant and Ekin Dogus Cubuk wrote in a blog post that using GNoME bypassed centuries of “painstaking experimentation” that would have been required to discover the new materials. “With GNoME, we’ve multiplied the number of technologically viable materials known to humanity,” the researchers wrote. “GNoME shows the potential of using AI to discover and develop new materials at scale... We hope that GNoME and other AI tools can help revolutionise materials discovery today and shape the future of the field.” External researchers tested DeepMind’s breakthrough by independently creating 736 of the new materials discovered by GNoME. “Among these candidates are materials that have the potential to develop future transformative technologies ranging from superconductors, powering supercomputers, and next-generation batteries to boost the efficiency of electric vehicles,” the blog post stated. The research was detailed in a study, titled ‘Scaling deep learning for materials discovery, published in the journal Nature. The researchers behind the new tool said it can “reach unprecedented levels of generalisation, improving the efficiency of materials discovery by an order of magnitude”. Others uninvolved in the research described GNoME as the “ChatGPT for chemistry”, referring to the hugely popular artificial intelligence chatbot released exactly one year ago. “Scientific discovery is the next frontier for AI,” said Carla Gomes, co-director of the Cornell University AI for Science Institute, who was not involved in the research. “That’s why I find this so exciting.” Read More 10 ways AI will change the world – from curing cancer to wiping out humanity Astronomers find unprecedented ‘disc’ around distant planet How AI is about to change our relationship with phones forever When and where to watch Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck delivery event
2023-11-30 20:25
'She's making sure we know': Swifties shares theories on Joe Alwyn after Taylor Swift likes tweet about Paul McCartney and Linda
'Taylor randomly signaling 'Sweet Nothing' isn’t about Joe Alwyn,' a fan theorized
2023-11-30 20:25
Ford takes $1.7 billion profit hit from UAW strike
(Reuters) -Ford Motor on Thursday said the U.S. auto workers' strike has led to a $1.7 billion hit to its
2023-11-30 20:24
'Death is not the end': Lupita Nyong’o's birthday tribute for late 'Black Panther' co-star Chadwick Boseman leaves fans emotional
'I am blessed that his time on this earth coincided with mine,' Lupita Nyong’o wrote in remembrance of Chadwick Boseman
2023-11-30 20:22
Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies at age 65
Shane Macgowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues, best known for their ballad “Fairytale of New York,” has died
2023-11-30 20:19
Radiohead set to return after 'little break', says drummer Philip Selway
Radiohead drummer Philip Selway has hinted that the band are ready to reunite after being on hiatus since 2018.
2023-11-30 20:19
ChatGPT one year on: From viral AI bot to OpenAI's boardroom battle
We asked ChatGPT, OpenAI's viral chatbot, how it felt on its first birthday. This was its reply: "Thank
2023-11-30 20:15
A Pakistani province aims to deport 10,000 Afghans a day
Authorities in a Pakistani province are setting targets for police to arrest and deport hundreds of thousands of Afghans who are in the country illegally
2023-11-30 19:59
NYC Mayor’s Woes Are So Bad Even Andrew Cuomo Is Eyeing a Run
There’s political blood in the water after a series of blows to New York City Mayor Eric Adams,
2023-11-30 19:58
Shanto's century helps Bangladesh take 205-run lead after Day 3 of 1st test against New Zealand
Najmul Hossain Shanto became the first Bangladeshi cricket to hit a century on his debut as captain as the hosts tightened its grip on the first test against New Zealand
2023-11-30 19:53
Wall St futures edge higher on easing inflation hopes
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday, ahead of a reading later in the day that is
2023-11-30 19:52