The Next Step in AI The next step in AI development beyond LLMs is expected to be a move towards Agentic AI and Multimodal AI. Agentic AI, also known as AI agents, are systems that can autonomously make decisions, take actions, and solve complex problems. Multimodal AI focuses on integrating different data types, like text, images, and audio, to create more natural and intuitive interactions.Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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Difference Between a Virus, Worm, and Trojan
A computer virus, worm, and trojan horse are all types of malware, but they spread and operate differently. A virus attaches to legitimate files and requires user interaction to spread, while a worm is self-replicating and spreads independently through networks. A trojan, on the other hand, disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into downloading and installing it.Here’s a more detailed breakdown:Virus:Definition: A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to legitimate programs or files.Spread: It needs user interaction to spread, such as opening an infected file or running a program containing the virus.Self-replication: It can replicate…
I asked Google Gemini “which version of gemini is best for generating images?”
The reply was a bit more than I expected and took the AI several minutes to give me an answer>This is the first response from Gemini AI Research Websites (1) Search for official Google documentation or announcements detailing the different versions of the Gemini model and their specific capabilities. (2) Identify which Gemini versions explicitly support image generation as a feature. (3) For the versions that support image generation, investigate if there are different tiers or sub-versions (e.g., Pro, Ultra, Flash, or specific API endpoints) and their respective strengths in image creation quality, resolution, and control. (4) Compare the image…
World Quantum Day
It’s April 14th, World Quantum Day.World Quantum day is an initiative started by quantum scientists from over 65 countries on April 14, 2021, as a countdown to the first global celebration on April 14, 2022. It’s become an annual event since then.Why April 14th. Well the date wasn’t a random choice (no pun intended.)The date, April 14th (4.14), was chosen as a reference to the rounded first three digits of Planck’s constant ($(4.14 \times 10^{-15} eV \cdot s)$), a fundamental constant in quantum mechanics. It’s nice to know that there is a constant amongst all the uncertainty. The reasons behind…
What AI Can Never Do
Can AI ever really understand what it means to have consciousness, a real relationship? There’s a lot of talk about AI “Friends” or “Companions”. Y’know, bots that suck us deeper into a narcissistic echo chamber and cripple our ability to engage in meaningful social interaction on any level, stunt our ability to debate, see other people’s point of view, intuit another person’s disposition, all that stuff which connects us to others, gives us a sense of humanity, uses our innate human vulnerability as a strength, making us a part of something bigger – a community. Breaking down the ties that…
Why Scrapping NHS England sets the path to full contracted out privatisation.
Dismantling a central coordinating body like NHS England creates an environment where further fragmentation and, potentially, increased privatization become more feasible. Centralized Control vs. Decentralization:NHS England provides a degree of centralized control over the NHS in England, with standardized practices, budget allocation, and overall strategic direction. Getting rid of it will lead to greater decentralization, giving individual regions more autonomy. It also creates the potential for – Varied service provision across different areas. – Increased competition among local providers, opening the door to greater private sector involvement. – A more complex and potentially less transparent system, making it harder to…
Brain-training games. What sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning?
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning Brain-training games sell themselves as a way to maintain cognitive function, but the evidence isn’t there yet. Eva-Katalin/E+ via Getty Images Ian McDonough, Binghamton University, State University of New York and Michael Dulas, Binghamton University, State University of New York Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it’s due to fear of cognitive decline or…