In a shocking turn of events, Jan Leike, a key OpenAI researcher, announced his resignation this week. His departure came after expressing concerns about the company’s prioritization of “shiny products” over safety culture and processes. Leike had been leading the team dedicated to addressing long-term AI risks, known as the “Superalignment team,” which aimed to
The University of Bristol researchers have achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of quantum technology by successfully integrating the smallest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. This groundbreaking discovery, published under the title “A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit quantum light detector” in Science Advances, marks a crucial step towards leveraging quantum technologies
At the beginning of July last year, OpenAI made headlines with the announcement of the formation of a new research team focused on preparing for the advancement of superintelligent artificial intelligence. Ilya Sutskever, one of the company’s founders and chief scientist, was named as the colead of this team. The team was promised a significant
Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker, recently announced that it will be cutting approximately 600 more employees at its manufacturing facilities and engineering offices in California. This latest round of layoffs spans various departments and roles, impacting factory workers, software developers, and robotics engineers. The company has been restructuring its workforce since January due to weakening demand
Creative Assembly, the renowned studio behind the Total War series, is reportedly working on a licensed Star Wars game. The information comes from a credible source cited by Dualshockers, but it is important to note that this is still just a rumor at this point. According to the source, three new Total War games are
Electronic components have long been connected to electrical circuits via two electrical terminals, limiting the performance and functionality of systems. However, researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have made significant strides in developing a new three-terminal diode that can both emit and detect light. This breakthrough, detailed in a recent
The latest advancements in generative AI technology, particularly ChatGPT-4o, have stirred excitement among users for their ability to produce human-like outputs. However, as users delve deeper into these AI tools, they are starting to realize that the benefits may not be as significant when it comes to automating manual tasks. While these tools are impressive,
Majorana particles, named after an Italian theoretical physicist, are complex quasiparticles that hold the potential to revolutionize the field of quantum computing. These particles exhibit unique characteristics that are distinct from the electrons that make up the materials in which they exist. One of the key properties of Majoranas is that two of these particles
The Bay Area’s tech industry, which has been plagued by years of layoffs due to the sector’s pursuit of efficiency, is finally starting to stabilize. While major companies like Tesla have contributed to the job losses, the overall severity of cutbacks is now less intense. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the Bay Area lost
The internet has been buzzing with questions about the durability of the new and exceptionally thin iPad Pro ever since its release. Tech enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting stress tests to determine if this sleek tablet can withstand daily wear and tear. One such test was conducted by Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything, known for his