The Download: society’s techlash, and Android XR
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
AI’s emissions are about to skyrocket even further
It’s no secret that the current AI boom is using up immense amounts of energy.…
AI's human-like traits: Are we blurring the line between man and machine?
Attributing human traits to machines is nothing new, but with the rise of generative artificial…
The Download: Google’s Project Astra, and China’s export bans
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Why materials science is key to unlocking the next frontier of AI development
The Intel 4004, the first commercial microprocessor, was released in 1971. With 2,300 transistors packed…
How Silicon Valley is disrupting democracy
The internet loves a good neologism, especially if it can capture a purported vibe shift…
Google’s new Project Astra could be generative AI’s killer app
Google DeepMind has announced an impressive grab bag of new products and prototypes that may…
The Download: Bluesky’s impersonators, and shaking up the economy with ChatGPT
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
China banned exports of a few rare minerals to the US. Things could get messier.
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AI model allows for near-instant image creation on consumer-grade hardware
An AI model that creates images as the user types, using only modest and affordable…