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Computer system based on light could jumpstart power of ChatGPT-type machine-learning programs
News Jul 29, 2023

Computer system based on light could jumpstart power of ChatGPT-type machine-learning programs

A greater than 100-fold improvement in energy efficiency by light over electrons and a 25-fold improvement in compute density (power), with "several orders of magnitude for future improvement."
elizabeth 7 min read
Generative AI’s Hidden Environmental Toll Sparks Sustainability Concerns
Mindbytes Apr 26, 2025

Generative AI’s Hidden Environmental Toll Sparks Sustainability Concerns

Generative AI’s energy and water demands are straining the planet!
gizmoguru 1 min read
Steve Fisk's Mind-blowing Production Of "Desi's Kiss | Highlights from S2EP3
Podcast Jan 9, 2024

Steve Fisk's Mind-blowing Production Of "Desi's Kiss | Highlights from S2EP3

Discover how renowned producer Steve Fisk has teamed up with Desdemona's Dream to fuse different genres and break musical barriers in their new EDM single "Desi's Kiss."
mindplex 1 min read
Award-Winning Recording Artist on Distributed Human Intelligence | Highlights from MCP Episode 4
Podcast Oct 16, 2023

Award-Winning Recording Artist on Distributed Human Intelligence | Highlights from MCP Episode 4

Sean Koh reveals his blockchain Proof of Reception plan. It empowers humans to self-validate and share intelligence with Generative AI companies, thwarting data theft and unethical use.
miulieru 1 min read
'Lightning' system combines light and electrons to unlock faster, greener computing for machine-learning models
News Sep 13, 2023

'Lightning' system combines light and electrons to unlock faster, greener computing for machine-learning models

May also reduce high costs
amara_angelica 1 min read
Google Expands Access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Its Most Advanced AI Model
Mindbytes Mar 31, 2025

Google Expands Access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Its Most Advanced AI Model

Google surprises users: Its most advanced AI, Gemini 2.5 Pro, now free—with reasoning skills rivaling ChatGPT and Claude.
gizmoguru 1 min read
Generative AI for genomes
News Nov 14, 2024

Generative AI for genomes

A new generative AI can predict how changes in DNA might affect cells and even design new DNA sequences to change how cells work.
giulioprisco 2 min read
Chatbot designs robot, raises questions
News Jun 8, 2023

Chatbot designs robot, raises questions

Should we trust ChatGPT to be a researcher/designer?
amara_angelica 2 min read
Should your doctor use AI?
News Jan 30, 2024

Should your doctor use AI?

Stanford University authors suggest how LLMs can be used, and warn of potential pitfalls
amara_angelica 1 min read
How ecology and AI could collaborate
News Sep 12, 2023

How ecology and AI could collaborate

Could improve predictive understanding of complex systems and help block generative AI "hallucinations"
amara_angelica 1 min read