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UN Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

23Mar

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global, Sci-Tech

UN Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the first-ever global resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in March 2024. However, this resolution aims to ensure that all develop and use AI in a way that is safe, secure, and beneficial for all. The United Nations General Assembly has come together to pass its very first global resolution on artificial intelligence (AI). The aim is to protect people's rights and reduce risks associated with AI. The resolution emphasizes the need for "safe, secure, and trustworthy" AI systems. It underscores the importance of safeguarding human rights, protecting personal data, and mitigating potential risks associated with this powerful technology. The resolution was proposed by the United States and supported by more than 120 other countries inclu...

Neuralink Shows Chip That Helps Paralyzed Man Play Chess

21Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Neuralink Shows Chip That Helps Paralyzed Man Play Chess

Elon Musk's Neuralink took a significant step forward in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology this week. In a live-streamed event, the company showcased Noland Arbaugh, a patient implanted with their "Telepathy" device, playing chess using only his thoughts. Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, has shown the world its first success story. On Wednesday, they live-streamed a 29-year-old patient named Noland Arbaugh, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down due to a diving accident, playing online chess using only his mind. Arbaugh had a special chip implanted in his brain by Neuralink back in January. This chip allows him to control a computer cursor or keyboard just by thinking. In the live stream, he played chess on his laptop, moving the cursor using the Neuralink devic...

US Private Company Odysseus Makes Historic Moon Landing

23Feb

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Sci-Tech

US Private Company Odysseus Makes Historic Moon Landing

A private spacecraft made by US Odysseus successfully lands on the lunar surface. This marks the first time a private company named 'Intuitive Machines' has achieved a lunar landing. Moreover, It would be the first American landing since 1972. America's Odysseus spacecraft has made history by landing on the moon. This milestone marks the first time in over 50 years that an American spacecraft has achieved this feat. The spacecraft is operated by a company called Intuitive Machines. Moreover, it is also the first private venture to successfully land on the lunar surface. This achievement is significant because it's the first soft landing by an American spacecraft on the moon since the Apollo missions in 1972. The landing site, near a crater called Malapert A, was chosen for its ...

Hyderabad Airport Leads the Way with Smart Baggage Trolleys

20Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Hyderabad Airport Leads the Way with Smart Baggage Trolleys

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad was the first airport in India to deploy smart baggage trolleys. These innovative trolleys were implemented in 2019 and have transformed the travel experience for passengers in several ways. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RIGA) in Hyderabad has become the trendsetter in India by introducing smart baggage trolleys. Since their implementation in 2019, these cutting-edge trolleys have revolutionized the travel experience for passengers in several ways. Anand Mahindra, chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra group, saw the video and was impressed. He shared on social media, wondering if these were the first of their kind globally. RIGA responded with enthusiasm, expressing their excitement about being the pioneers in introducing thes...

Meta, Google, and Microsoft Team Up to Tackle Deepfake Threat

14Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Meta, Google, and Microsoft Team Up to Tackle Deepfake Threat

Tech giants Meta (formerly Facebook), Google, and Microsoft are reportedly collaborating on a pact to develop tools and strategies for detection and prevention of deepfake threat. The ultimate goal is to create a safer online environment where trust and truth can prevail. AI giants like Meta, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI are teaming up to tackle deepfake threat. The companies involved announced on Tuesday that they had created this political fake content using artificial intelligence (AI), which could deceive people before important elections worldwide this year. They are working on a pact or agreement to address deepfakes and other misleading content. The involved parties are still discussing this agreement and anticipate unveiling it during the Munich Security Conference on Frida...