This month I am going to go down a more philosophical angle than usual, but I think the topic requires it. As artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved, and now particularly with generative AI making waves, let's freshly consider how human intelligence compares to AI. Such discussions typically start by assuming that: Humans are uniquely intelligent, AI may be able to mimic our … [Read more...] about Rethinking Human Intelligence In The Age Of AI
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The Rise of Hyper-Real Digital Actors
The below is a summary of my article about human digital twins. The MetaHuman Creator from Epic Games allows users to generate highly realistic and customizable 3D digital humans. With precision over features and expressions, MetaHumans have enormous potential to transform entertainment and corporate training. Epic demonstrated MetaHuman's new iPhone-based facial animation … [Read more...] about The Rise of Hyper-Real Digital Actors
Unlocking the Fountain of Youth: How Science is Pushing the Boundaries of Longevity
The below is a summary of my article on unlocking longevity. The timeless human quest for longevity is accelerating with remarkable momentum. From ancient elixirs to futuristic technologies, humanity persists in pushing the boundaries of lifespans through scientific exploration. As we gain deeper insights into the biological mechanisms of aging itself, the possibilities emerge … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Fountain of Youth: How Science is Pushing the Boundaries of Longevity
Synthetic Voices or Human Voices: the Ethical Debate Around Text-to-Speech Technology
A text-to-speech extension is a software tool that can convert written text into spoken words. This type of extension is designed to improve accessibility and productivity for users who prefer to listen to content rather than read it. Text-to-speech extensions can be installed on web browsers, mobile devices, and desktops, and they can work with a variety of file types and … [Read more...] about Synthetic Voices or Human Voices: the Ethical Debate Around Text-to-Speech Technology
Can Big Data Help Us Stop Human Trafficking?
Big data has been celebrated for its potential on countless occasions - for its capacity to eliminate food waste, reduce fraud and cyberattacks, disrupt urban planning, and to revolutionise the healthcare industry through machine learning. But today it is being lauded for something even greater - to eliminate the global problem of human trafficking. Until now, the traditional … [Read more...] about Can Big Data Help Us Stop Human Trafficking?
