Confused Replika AI users are standing up for bots and trying to bang the algorithm

Theres something strange happening on Reddit. People are advocating for a kinder, more considerate approach to relationships. Theyre railing against the toxic treatment and abuse of others. And theyre falling in love. Simply put: humans are showing us their best side. Unfortunately, theyre not standing up for other humans or forging bonds with other people. The others theyre defending and romancing are chatbots. And its a little creepy. And theres absolutely nothing wrong with showing kindness to inanimate objects....

January 19, 2022 · 2 min · 340 words · Frank Lewis

Did Elon Musk forget about OpenAI or is he just trolling his dumbest fans?

Its impossible to tell if Elon Musk is serious about anything anymore. His image exists in a dichotomy between cartoonesque and genius. Hes simultaneously the richest man in the world and the patron saint of meme war veterans and shitcoin shillers. And hes also a brilliant engineer and one of the most talented technologists in generations. All of this combines to make him, potentially, the worlds greatest social media troll....

January 19, 2022 · 3 min · 466 words · Michael Boyd

Monopoly in jeopardy: The two US bills that have Big Tech worried

In this story, well break down both these bills and their impact on companies and consumers. 40% off TNW Conference! It notesplatform owners should also let you remove their pre-installed apps from your devices. In the past,YelpandTripadvisorhave complained about Google boosting Maps over their products on Search. Amazon has also been accused of toying with search results togive its own brands an advantage. you could read the full text of the billhere....

January 19, 2022 · 2 min · 258 words · Charlotte Boyd

Rimac’s selling its hypercar EV tech to other automakers

Weve already been blown away by Rimacs breathtakingNevera, the all-electric hypercar that goes 0-60mph in just 1.85 seconds. And we were stunned whenRimac swallowed Bugattito become, well, Bugatti Rimac. But heres another bombshell from the Croatian automaker… ## Why is Rimac Technology becoming independent? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. What can we expect? Yep, thats for the brand and other OEMS. It also hinted that there are numerous additional projects still undisclosed to the public....

January 19, 2022 · 1 min · 138 words · Mark Bishop

The Tonga volcanic disaster shows we need to rethink telecom infrastructure

Breakage or interruption to this critical infrastructure can have catastrophic local, regional and even global consequences. This is exactly what has happened in Tonga following Saturdays volcano-tsunami disaster. What exactly has happened in Tonga? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Tonga was only connected to theglobal submarine telecommunication internet in the last decade. The cable system was not switched off or disconnected by the authorities. Animation of spread of global submarine cable network between 1989 and 2023....

January 19, 2022 · 1 min · 196 words · Teresa Nelson

This car can (probably) mine crypto and we’re not sure that’s a good thing

The thingmobility and blockchaintechnology have in common are grandiose ideas that promise a lot, but dont consistently deliver. So can a product that combines both overcome this? Canadian company, Daymak, believes it can. Since 2002, Daymak has been the biggest distributor and developer of electric light vehicles in Canada. It has over 150 dealers, has sold more than 100,000 vehicles, and exports to 25 countries. For reference, light electric vehicles refer to electric-powered transport like escooters, autocycles, and ebikes....

January 19, 2022 · 3 min · 573 words · Michael Garcia

4 times Shakespeare has inspired stories about robots and AI

Science fiction is a genre very much associated with technological marvels, innovations, and visions of the future. Sometimes his plays are reworked in a science fiction setting. The 1956 filmForbidden Planetis just one of many variations on a Tempest in space theme. Sometimes the playwright appears as a character caught up in a time travel adventure. The Dr Who episodeThe Shakespeare Codeis a well-known example. Here the Doctor praises Shakespeares genius, describing him as the most human human....

January 18, 2022 · 2 min · 259 words · Brandon Hunt

5 tips to figure out what the hell you want from your next job

The last two years have made us all reevaluate what we really want. Working from home has shown us that a remote workforce is possible. More time with our families has demonstrated that we dont want long commutes. Stressful situations have highlighted how important it is to work for a company that champions wellness. Every single person will have different wants and needs when it comes to their career. In fact, this process can take some time....

January 18, 2022 · 2 min · 368 words · Kelly Davis

BP says its EV chargers will be more profitable than pumps — here’s how it can happen

40% off TNW Conference! People value their time and its only natural thattheres rising demand for wider access to fast chargers. In fact, according theFuel Institutes latest research, EV consumers prefer convenience over cost. Thats enough time to generate indirect revenue from attached convenience stores. And beyond that, theres an opportunity for an entirely new business model. That wouldnt just attract more customers, but also generate commission-based profit. Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW....

January 18, 2022 · 1 min · 95 words · Alicia Crane

Google’s ‘Self Share’ tool could make you stop emailing yourself files

The only problem is that its not super convenient when youre trying to share files with yourowndevices. 40% off TNW Conference! Heres hoping the feature is implemented smoothly and widely enough to be worth our time. Also tagged with

January 18, 2022 · 1 min · 39 words · Susan Morales

Microsoft’s splurge on Activision Blizzard could mainstream the metaverse

Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, further touted the metaverse. 40% off TNW Conference! The actual projects, meanwhile, range from glorified VR todystopian nightmares. That doesnt mean the hype is going away. The opportunities for an embodied internet that blends real and virtual worlds are enormous both for investors and users. Gaming could be the first step to fulfilling this promise. Some metaverses arguably already exist in games. Nadella certainly thinks thats the case....

January 18, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Bradley Lopez

Northern Europe’s founders lack ambition — here’s what we should do

But theres still a long way to go. Whats one thing that could hold Europe back from competing in the unicorn market? A lack of ambition. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Hes now one of Techleap.nls entrepreneurs in residence, providing mentoring for the organizations Rise program cohorts. If you open one pizza shop, everybody in the room is excited. Theyre like, wow, thats so great. You open two pizza shops, and theyre like, youre doing so well....

January 18, 2022 · 3 min · 479 words · Cynthia Patrick

Samsung’s Exynos 2200 brings ray tracing to phones — here’s why that matters

Ray tracing can simulate all these things. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. You guessed it: its ray tracing. For competitive gaming, its likely dead on arrival. Id much rather sacrifice a few pixels here and there for realistic lighting. you might read more about the Exynos 2200here. Also tagged with

January 18, 2022 · 1 min · 52 words · Phillip Bowers