The World Economic Forum asked "leaders from business, government, academia and nongovernmental and international organizations" to take a survey on the potential risks and benefits of different emerging technologies. They seemed to think the space technologies will have little benefit and pose little risk. Energy capture, storage, and transmission has the great promise and little downside. Geoengineering offers little benefit in relation to the risks. And AI/Robotics will either make a hell or heaven of our planet.
What new technologies carry the biggest risks?
Google tricks ChatGPT into exposing itself
A new paper shares research from Google DeepMind, the University of Washington, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of California Berkeley, and ETH Zurich demonstrating that OpenAI's ChatGPT does memorize… READ THE REST
A conference organizer lists imaginary women speakers to increase the appearance of diversity at his events
404Media tells the tale of Eduards Sizovs, the founder of a tech conference who also created several fictional women to help increase the appearance of diversity at said conference. Sizovs… READ THE REST
Can you handle the Winix 0.6-Gallon Top-Fill Ultrasonic Humidifier with Night Light?
In the world of high-stakes international smuggling, nothing was off-limits. Not even a seemingly benign household appliance. Chapter 1: The Unusual ProductAgent Sarah Thompson of the International Trade Commission was… READ THE REST
This eBook Creation Tool's Cyber Monday price is still intact for a limited time!
TL:DR; Backed by ChatGPT, My AI eBook Creation Pro helps you create your very own eBooks, even if you have no writing experience — all it takes is three simple clicks! And you… READ THE REST
This $69.97 refurbished Lenovo Chromebook N22 excels in both performance and entertainment
TL;DR: This 16GB, 4GB RAM refurbished Lenovo Chromebook N22 laptop is a productivity powerhouse. Purcahse it today for $69.97 (reg. $199). Those who purchased laptops at the beginning of the year might be… READ THE REST
Save $84 on this wireless iPhone charger during this extended Cyber Monday deal
TL;DR: Quickly charge your iPhone 12 or newer models with the Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for only $34.97 (Reg. $119) during this extended Cyber Monday deal until 11:59 PM on 12/3. Running out… READ THE REST
