The tech giant that brought you things like "Don't be evil" (remember that?) and the ability to find out how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop (spoiler alert: it's way more than three), is about to unleash its latest creation upon an unsuspecting world. Don't Be Evil... (But We'll Try Not To): The Jarvis Project They're calling it Jarvis, after Tony Stark's snarky AI sidekick from those Iron Man movies. You know, the one that always one-ups Tony and probably judges his fashion choices? Well, this Jarvis isn't quite as sassy (yet), but it's still pretty darn impressive. Apparently, Google accidentally let the cat out of the bag, or rather, the Jarvis out of the Chrome Web Store. It was like a digital Easter egg hunt gone wrong, with the prize being an AI that can basically do your online chores. Imagine this: You're sitting on the couch, nursing a lukewarm beer and scrolling through travel websites....
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A Billion Users and Counting: OpenAI's Ambitious Quest for World Domination
OpenAI, the company that's trying to turn your smartphone into a personal assistant, a therapist, and a comedian all rolled into one. A Billion Users and Counting: OpenAI's Ambitious Quest for World Domination You know, the same company that brought you ChatGPT, the chatbot that's so smart, it can probably write a better joke than I can. But don't worry, I'm still here to provide the laughs, even if it's at the expense of these tech wizards. Now, OpenAI has this grand vision of reaching a billion users by 2025. A billion! That's more people than have ever seen a bad reality TV show. And how do they plan to achieve this Herculean feat? By unleashing a horde of AI agents, of course! These aren't secret agents, mind you, but rather digital minions that will do your bidding, like booking your dentist appointments or ordering your groceries. But wait, there's more! OpenAI is also teaming up with Apple, the company that already knows more about yo...
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When Tech Giants Go Shopping: another $4 billion in a small company called Anthropic
You know how when you're at the supermarket, and you see that one person who just can't help themselves at the discount shelf? They're loading up their cart with everything marked down, whether they need it or not, just because it's on sale? Well, folks, let me tell you about Amazon, the ultimate impulse shopper of the tech world. When Tech Giants Go Shopping: another $4 billion in a small company called Anthropic They just dropped another $4 billion on this AI company called Anthropic. That's billion with a B, as in "Boy, someone's been hitting the corporate credit card pretty hard!" And get this – it's not even their first rodeo with Anthropic. They already invested $4 billion earlier, bringing the total to a cool $8 billion. I guess when you're Jeff Bezos's company, that's what counts as "adding to cart." It's like watching those home shopping channel addicts, except instead of collecting ceramic cats, these tech gian...
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The World of Generative AI
Welcome to the Wild West of Artificial Intelligence That's right – we've created machines that can write poetry, generate images, and probably compose a symphony while simultaneously calculating your tax returns. It's like we've given a hyperintelligent teenager unlimited access to the world's information and a limitless imagination. Digital Soothsayers: When Computers Play Intellectual Roulette But here's the twist: despite all their fancy algorithms and neural networks, these AI systems are still fundamentally just really sophisticated prediction machines. They're not magical thinking entities – they're statistical gambling addicts who've learned to predict the next most probable word, image, or concept with frightening accuracy. Chapter 1: From Arithmetic to Artificial Intelligence - A Computational Evolution Remember when computers were basically glorified calculators that could barely handle complex math without smo...
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Amazon's AI Apocalypse
Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bot So, Amazon's done it again. They've unleashed a new AI monster that's so smart, it could probably write a better novel than Stephen King. It can predict your every move, from the brand of toilet paper you prefer to the exact moment you'll crave a midnight snack. And it's going to use this knowledge to make your life...more efficient. Yay? Imagine this: You're sitting on your couch, minding your own business, and suddenly, your Alexa starts spouting poetry. Not just any poetry, mind you, but poetry about your latest Amazon purchase – a pair of socks. “Oh, silken threads of comfort, oh, cozy little footwear,” it might croon. And then, just to add insult to injury, it offers you a personalized poem about the perfect wine pairing for your socks. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “That’s a bit much, even for Amazon.” But wait, it gets better. This AI is so smart, it can predict your future. It knows what you’ll...
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AI Election Fever: When Bots Become Boss
Perplexity! Yeah, it's a real name for a real AI. It's like naming your kid "Algorithm" or "Neural Network." But hey, if it can raise $500 million, who are we to judge? AI Election Fever: When Bots Become Boss So, let's talk about this AI gold rush. It's like the dot-com bubble, but with less Y2K panic and more existential dread. Investors are throwing money at these AI startups like confetti at a New Year's Eve party. And Perplexity is right there, soaking up the cash and growing bigger by the day. So, folks, get ready for the most electrifying election season ever! No, not the one with the real humans. I'm talking about the AI election, where bots battle it out for supremacy. The Rise of the Machine Overlords You know how humans have been voting for centuries, like cavemen scratching their names on a rock wall? Well, those days are over. Now, we've got AI, the ultimate decision-maker. It's like having a super-smart toddler wh...
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AI's Insatiable Appetite: A Power Struggle
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ignited a silent battle between tech giants and the power grid. As AI models grow increasingly complex, their energy demands have skyrocketed, straining existing infrastructure and raising concerns about future power supply. AI's Insatiable Appetite: A Power Struggle A Perfect Storm Brewing The recent decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject Amazon's proposal to directly source power from Talen Energy's Susquehanna nuclear plant has highlighted the growing tension between the tech industry's insatiable appetite for energy and the limitations of traditional power infrastructure. This move, as analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith of Jefferies LLC pointed out, has effectively put a halt to behind-the-meter deals, where tech companies directly tap into power plants without relying on the grid. A Double-Edged Sword While nuclear power offers a carbon-free solution to meet the surging e...
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The Great Chippocalypse: Intel's Fall from Grace
So, let's talk about the great chippocalypse of 2023. You know, the time when the mighty Intel, the once-indomitable titan of the tech world, started tripping over its own shoelaces. It's a tale of hubris, market shifts, and a whole lot of "oops." The Great Chip Shakeup: Nvidia Ousts Intel from the Throne The Rise and Fall of the Chip Giant Once upon a time, Intel was the king of the chip castle. They were the ones who brought us the Pentium, the Core i7, and a whole host of other processors that powered our computers, laptops, and gaming rigs. They were the ones who made the world go "wow" with their innovative technology. But then, something strange happened. A new kid on the block, Nvidia, started making waves with their fancy graphics cards. These weren't just for gamers anymore. They were becoming the go-to chips for powering artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other mind-bending tech. And as Nvidia's star rose, Intel's starte...
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Apple's AI Revolution - A Silicon Valley Sideshow
So, Apple, the company that once prided itself on its minimalist design and user-friendly interface, has decided to dive headfirst into the murky waters of artificial intelligence. It's like a vegan butcher, a sober bartender, or a quiet kid suddenly becoming the life of the party. They've unveiled their latest marvel, Apple Intelligence. It's a digital assistant that promises to revolutionize our lives. It's like having a personal assistant, except instead of a real person who might complain about the coffee, you get a soulless machine that can't even fetch you a beer. Apple Intelligence is supposed to be a game-changer. It's going to write your emails, proofread your essays, and even help you write poetry. I mean, who needs actual writers when you've got a machine that can string together a few words? Siri, the once-beloved voice assistant, is getting a makeover. She's shedding her old, robotic voice for a more natural, human-like tone. It's lik...
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Open Source AI: The New Magic Trick That's Not Quite Magic
So, you've heard the term "open-source AI," right? It sounds pretty magical, doesn't it? Like a secret society of tech wizards sharing knowledge and creating a utopia of innovation. Well, let's burst that bubble. Open Source AI: The New Magic Trick That's Not Quite Magic You see, there's this group called the Open Source Initiative (OSI). They're the self-appointed guardians of the open-source universe. They've recently unveiled their definition of open-source AI, and it's not what you might think. Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. That's what some tech companies like Meta are trying to do with their AI models. They wave their wands, shout "open-source," and voilà , they're hailed as the saviors of AI. But if you look closely, you'll see that the rabbit is actually a well-trained corporate puppet, and the hat is full of legal jargon. The OSI, however, is not impressed. They're like the magicians...
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The AI Arms Race: Who's Going to Win (and Who's Going to Lose)?
Imagine investing millions in a company that promises to revolutionize the world with artificial intelligence, only to realize they haven't even built a prototype yet. Sounds like the plot of a Silicon Valley sitcom, doesn't it? Well, unfortunately, this isn't a joke. It's a reality in today's AI investment landscape. AI Startups: More Hype Than Substance? Investors are throwing massive amounts of money at AI startups, often based on little more than a PowerPoint presentation and a charismatic CEO. The disconnect between the astronomical valuations these companies are achieving and the actual products they're bringing to market is becoming increasingly alarming. It's as if the entire AI industry is caught up in a gold rush fever, where everyone's chasing the next big thing without stopping to consider the potential pitfalls. The truth is, the AI industry is sitting on a ticking time bomb. The bubble is growing larger by the day, fueled by the relentles...
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Google's Grand AI Gamble: A Billion Here, A Billion There...
Google, that friendly search engine that knows more about you than your mom, is now betting the farm on artificial intelligence. Fifty billion dollars! That's enough to buy a small country (or at least a really big yacht). The wild world of AI, cloud computing, and why Google thinks it's the next big thing. The wild world of AI, cloud computing, and why Google thinks it's the next big thing. Breaking Down the Jargon So, what exactly is AI and cloud computing, anyway? AI is basically teaching computers to think like humans. It's like training your dog to do your taxes. And cloud computing? Well, that's when you store your data on someone else's computer, usually in a big, cold warehouse somewhere. It's like having a personal storage unit in the sky. Google's Big Bet Google’s throwing money at AI like a kid in a candy store. They're building supercomputers that can make even the smartest mathematicians look like they're doing long div...
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