A team of computer scientists has used theoretical calculations to argue that algorithms could not control a super-intelligent AI. Their study addresses what Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom calls the control problem: how do…
Month: January 2021
Trump admin launches National AI Initiative Office
The White House today announced the launch of its National AI Initiative Office, marking what should be President Trump‘s final manipulation of the country’s gutted Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)….
Merkel calls Trump’s Twitter ban ‘problematic’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes Twitter‘s ban of US President Donald Trump is “problematic” because rules around free speech should be set by lawmakers rather than tech firms, her spokesman said on…
7 essential VS Code extensions for Python developers in 2021
We listed the best VS extensions for JS developers. Now it’s time we do so for the Python community. I’m a PyCharm user and I won’t probably be changing editors anytime soon, but…
The rotary knob lives on! BMW previews next generation iDrive
If you’re looking for a reason to feel old, let me help. BMW’s proprietary infotainment system, iDrive, is 20 years old this year. To celebrate, BMW took a look back at the…
After this training package, you could be on your way to becoming a project manager
Credit: Daria Nepriakhina/Unsplash TLDR: The Complete 2021 PMP Training Bundle covers more than 150 hours of training in PMP, Agile, Six Sigma and all the top project management methodologies. Whether your company…
Sony is launching a streaming service with Blu-ray picture quality — but only for its Bravia TVs
Sony is launching a streaming service with 4K Blu-ray picture quality — but it will only be available on Bravia TVs for now. The Bravia Core service will come pre-loaded on all…
Despite EV growth, gas mileage of US vehicle fleets has tanked
Even though it was a bumper year for electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2020, sadly, the average gas mileage of manufacturer’s vehicle fleet got worse. According to figures from the Environmental Protection…
Move over foldables, LG and TCL show off rollable phones at CES
Last year we saw a bunch of foldable phones out in the wild, and we’ll probably see a lot more this year. But there’s already a new cool form factor on the…
Why people bought more ebikes during the pandemic than ever before
Walking and cycling gained a higher profile than ever in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. Governments around the world encouraged individuals to go on foot or take their bikes where…