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Theyre conjuring pedantic monsters, murdering innumerable cats, and putting humans inside of computers. Sure, these thought experiments are all in their heads. But thats how it starts. And well decide once-and-for-all whose big, bright ideas are the worst. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. So this demon being controls which particles go from one side of the box to the other. This particular thought experiment is awful. As in:its awfully good at being awesome!...

The reports findings are similar to those of anotherreport released by the National Academiesin 2020. Neither report is definitive, and their authors dont address who targeted the embassies or why they were targeted. High-power microwave weapons are generally designed to disable electronic equipment. But as the Havana syndrome reports show, these pulses of energy can harm people, as well. The directed high-power microwaves damage equipment, particularly electronics, without killing nearby people....

Mediums largest publication isThe Startup, with more than 700,000 followers. Hundreds of thousands of people who want to change the world in a myriad of ways. Hundreds of thousands of people with a vision and the motivation to work for it. Hundreds of thousands of people who want to reinvent things. Entrepreneurs, so the story goes, are a rare species. Most people just dont find the discomfort and the risk of failure too attractive, the story says....

Cars are evolving quickly but its important that people knowthe difference between ADAS and autonomous driving. And well, we have a problem. Let me explain whats got me riled up. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Really,@NYTimes? Its not clear what the criteria are for having this functionality rescinded due to bad or unsafe driving. For example,a video was released this week, where two Tesla owners liken driving to gaming....

CryptosBonnie and Clyde had their (alleged) crime spree abruptly curtailed on Tuesday. Heather Razzlekhan Morgan and Ilya Dutch Lichtenstein were arrested for conspiring to launderBitcointhats now worth $4.5 billion. This is the love story of Dutch andRazzlekhan, the (alleged) crime couple who stole our hearts. Both share similar interests and an astonishing range of skills. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Razzlekhan is aself-styledeconomist, serial entrepreneur, Forbes writer, and SaaS investor....

Called AlphaCode, the model is based on Transformers, the same architecture OpenAI uses in itscode-generation models. Programming is one of the promising applications of deep learning and large language models. And in this regard, AlphaCode surely impresses. It has managed to solve complicated programming challenges that typically require hours of planning, coding, and testing. It might one day become a good tool to turn problem descriptions into working code. But it certainly isnt the equivalent of a human programmer of any level....

Thisarticlewas originally published on.cultby Mikaella C. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. There are all sorts of reasons to leave a job. Maybe youve found a new and exciting company you want to work for. Maybe your dream role has just opened up somewhere else. Maybe you want to switch fields or careers. Maybe youre leaving the country. Maybe youre burnt out and need a break. Maybe your current workplace is a toxic mess and you want to escape!...

Lets break down what it means for companies and users. How will Samsungs coverage extension impact you? Samsungs new announcement is not just restricted to the new Galaxy S22 series of devices. you might check out the full listhere. 40% off TNW Conference! How does it compare to other phone makers? Until recently, Google was a prime example of a company offering fast updates and long term support. Samsungs new initiative puts it ahead of Google....

Manystartupsbelieve they cant end a customer relationship that is no longer a fit. That is a mistake. However, there are circumstances when it is appropriate to consider parting ways. Anticipate the possibility of problematic customer situations. All customer relationships change over time. Look for these warning signs Be alert to these common situations. Assess the relationship before it progresses too far. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. There can be many reasons a customer doesnt pay on time....

Most online images are just a right-click away from being in someones personal collection. Theyre free, pretty much. So its tough for charities to fundraise with them. That is, until 2017 whennon-fungible tokens, or NFTs, came along. Unlike regular pieces of digital media,NFTscant be so easily copied. And for as long as they have existed, there have been conservation charities using them for fundraising. Rewilder is a non-profit organizationusing NFT auctionsto raise funds to buy land for reforestation....

We all knew it, butApplefinallymade it official: it will now allow businesses to accept card payments throughiPhones. It refers to the function as Tap to Pay. All a business needs to do is download the associated app and get going. The NFC reader in the machine will do the rest. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Instead of providing its own infrastructure, Apple is working with other companies. Think of Tap to Pay as a feature its offering to digital payments businesses....

Crypto crime has been on the rise especially since the pandemic began. How are these crimes committed? And what can you do to stay ahead of scammers? Thats afivefold increasefrom 2020. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Crypto crime is a fast-growing enterprise. Australian data confirm the global trends. In December, federal policetold the ABCcrypto scam losses for 2021 exceeded A$100 million. Thats despite many incidents likely left unreported, often due to embarrassment by victims....

Windowshas a rocky history with widgets. Then Windows 8 and Windows 10 abandoned traditional widgets in favor of Live Tiles. These were Start menu items that doubled as software launchers and sources of glanceable information. Instead, the company severely limited widgets by collecting them in a hidden side panel. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Granted, there are also very few widgets currently available in the first place. Luckily, the solution is simple....