Science and Technology

Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life. "And so I conclude that blood lives and is nourished of itself and in no way depends on any other part of the body as being prior to it or more excellent," he wrote. "So that from this we may perceive the causes not only of life in general … but also of longer or shorter life, of sleeping and waking, of skill, of strength and so forth." Kevin Watt, team leader of the Heart Regeneration and Disease Laboratory at the…
OpenAI has introduced a novel way to interact with its popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence system through traditional phone calls and messaging platforms. The company announced Wednesday that users can now access ChatGPT by dialing 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) or through WhatsApp messaging. The service offers U.S. callers 15 minutes of free access per month, while WhatsApp messaging capabilities are available to users worldwide. According to OpenAI, this initiative aims to make their AI technology more accessible through familiar communication channels. This launch is part of OpenAI's recent series of major announcements during their 12-day release event, which included the official debut of…
OpenAI has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities by releasing Sora, its text-to-video generative AI model, to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users. First introduced in February and previously limited to safety testers, Sora Turbo is now available at no additional cost to premium subscribers. The Microsoft-backed company aims to compete with similar text-to-video technologies from Meta, Google, and Stability AI. Users can generate videos up to 20 seconds long in 1080p resolution, with options for widescreen, vertical, and square formats. OpenAI has implemented several safeguards with the launch, including blocking the creation of harmful content such as child sexual abuse materials…
Saturday, 07 December 2024 04:46

This AI-powered App predicts when you’ll die

Death Clock is an innovative app that uses artificial intelligence to accurately predict a person’s life expectancy based on a number of factors like diet, exercise level and sleeping habits. We’re all going to die someday, but wouldn’t it be nice to have an idea of when that will be? Many people would probably answer ‘no,’ but for those curious when their demise will occur, there’s Death Clock. Launched in July, this AI-powered app uses a dataset of over 1,200 life expectancy studies and 53 million participants to provide personalized death predictions to its users. It’s a dark premise, to…
Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the government says is world-leading, but which tech giants like TikTok argue could push young people to "darker corners of the internet". Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta Platforms to TikTok to stop minors from logging in…
I love WhatsApp but I’ve never been fond of voice messages, leaving them or retrieving them. Now, WhatsApp has revealed an update which will overcome at least the second problem: voice message transcripts. I get self-conscious as I leave a voice message, thinking about how the words will sound. So, I mostly dictate messages so the phone transcribes it and I send it as a regular message. And when I see a voice message waiting for me, I slightly dread it. If I’m in a noisy environment, I may not hear it well. If I’m in a quiet place, everyone…
Nigeria’s instant payment system is projected to advance to the maturity inclusion spectrum ahead of other payment systems in Africa, according to the latest report on inclusive instant payment systems. The State of Inclusive Instant Payment (SIIP) is an annual report published by the AfricaNenda Foundation. It highlights the latest developments in the instant retail payment system (IPS) ecosystem on the continent and evaluates how inclusive these systems are in terms of functionality and governance. The 2024 report was launched on Wednesday in Accra, Ghana, with monetary regulators, fintech experts, and other stakeholders in attendance. Instant payment systems (IPS) are…
Computer users Googling whether Bengal cats are legal to own after finding themselves victims of a bizarre cyber attack. Cybersecurity company SOPHOS issued an urgent warning on its website, urging people not to type six words into their search engines. Those who Google “Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?” have reportedly had their personal information stolen after clicking on fraudulent links that appear near the top of the page. “Victims are often enticed into clicking on malicious adware or links disguised as legitimate marketing, or in this case a legitimate Google search,” SOPHOS explained. At present, the dangerous links only…
Bernard Marr In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, three powerful forces are reshaping our world: predictive, prescriptive, and generative AI. These technologies are not just buzzwords; they're the driving forces behind some of the most exciting innovations in business, healthcare, and creative industries. But what exactly are they, and how are they changing the game? Let's dive in and demystify these AI powerhouses. Predictive AI: The Crystal Ball Of The Digital Age Imagine having a crystal ball that could peer into the future, revealing valuable insights about what's to come. That's essentially what predictive AI does, minus the mystical…
Google has implemented increasingly sophisticated protections against those who would compromise your Gmail account—but hackers using AI-driven attacks are also evolving. According to Google’s own figures, there are currently more than 2.5 billion users of the Gmail service. No wonder, then, that it is such a target for hackers and scammers. Here’s what you need to know. The Latest AI-Driven Gmail Attack Is Scary Good Sam Mitrovic, a Microsoft solutions consultant, has issued a warning after almost falling victim to what is described as a “super realistic AI scam call” capable of tricking even the most experienced of users. It…
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