artificial intelligence, energy consumption, machine learning

Artificial Intelligence Is Enormously Energy-Intensive and Not Very Sustainable

Nowadays, thousands of companies are focusing on the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in their operations. Artificial intelligence is no longer an obscure tech buzzword loved by seasoned geeks! It is already being used by businesses from various niches, including some corporate giants and tech icons. AI-powered bots handle customer queries in ...

Jack Roberts

A hand reaching to touch the screen of a laptop displaying icons of a microchip, a power plant, a roblotic arm, and others linked together to simulate the Internet of Things.

Mathematical Paradox Demonstrates the Limits of AI

Humans are usually pretty good at recognizing when they get things wrong, but artificial intelligence systems are not. According to a new study, AI generally suffers from inherent limitations due to a century-old mathematical paradox. Like some people, these systems often have a degree of confidence that far exceeds their actual abilities. And like an ...

Troy Oakes

Hand holding mobile a phone.

How Quantum Computing Will Change the Way We Use AI

The way technology evolves is stunning to most people. In the computing realm, developments take place at an incredible rate, rendering prevalent technologies obsolete quickly. With time, computing devices continue to get smaller, yet their performance and capabilities get enhanced. Quantum computing is in a league of its own. Quantum computers are made to execute ...

Jack Roberts

Hand demonstrating digital brain hologram in circuit style over abstract blue background.

Plasmas for Nuclear Fusion Controlled by EPFL and DeepMind AI

EPFL’s Swiss Plasma Center (SPC) has decades of experience in plasma physics and plasma control methods for nuclear fusion. DeepMind is a scientific discovery company acquired by Google in 2014 that’s committed to “solving intelligence to advance science and humanity.” Together, they have developed a new magnetic control method for plasmas based on deep reinforcement learning, ...

Troy Oakes

Purple plasma configuration.

An Amazing Brain-Computer Interface That Converts Thoughts Into Text Messages

Advanced brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are being developed and these may make it possible to restore normalcy in people affected by paralysis. BCIs acquire brain signals, analyze them, and translate them into commands that are relayed to output devices that carry out desired actions. Brain-computer interfaces do not use normal neuromuscular output pathways. The main goal ...

Jack Roberts

An illuminated model of the human brain in a glass display tube.

Short Film Depicts the Dangerous Possibility of Killer Drones

A short film depicting a future where AI killer drones mass murder human beings is raising serious questions about how safe people are going to be in a world of unrestrained technological development. Drone killers Created by the Future of Life Institute (FLI) to educate the public about the necessity of setting up controls over ...

Nspirement Staff

A lecturer holding a killer drone.

Will Robots and AI Be Beneficial or a Disaster for Humankind?

Human beings have always been fascinated and terrified by robots and AI (artificial intelligence). While the fascination with these machines comes from the several possibilities they present, the fear comes from the realization that the machines we create might one day be far better than us. The good side of robots We can build robots ...

Nspirement Staff

Artificial intelligence.

Cheat on College Entrance Exams and Face Jail Time in China

In China, the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), popularly known as gaokao, is one of the most important college entrance exams a student takes part in. Every year, millions of high school students participate in these college entrance exams that can make or break their future. Given the importance of gaokao, it is inevitable that ...

Max Lu

Students in a classroom.

‘Move Back, Human!’ People Are Worried About Robots Getting Better

Few scientific endeavors capture human attention as much as robots. The idea of mechanical beings that can do (almost) everything we do and thus make our lives better is something that has been dreamt of by futurists for several decades. And now that we are at the precipice of making this a reality, many people ...

Armin Auctor

An Atlas robot.

Automation: The Future of Food Franchise Businesses

Robots and artificial intelligence systems have started to make their presence felt across industries. Their relevance will only keep growing as time passes. Food franchise businesses seem to have become more aware of the need to include such automation technologies into their daily processes to cut down costs as well as increase efficiency. On the ...

Armin Auctor

Automation in the food franchise business.