- Current AI projects have humans tag data set. Superb AI generates customized tagged data for companies.
- Microsoft has launched a dedicated quantum programming language, Q#. IBM offers an integrated quantum computing system for commercial use, making up part of IBM Q System One that runs on the Q network. Programmers can use Qiskit to submit their quantum programs. D-wave launches LEAP, their real-time Quantum Application Environment (QAE).
- Proposed concept that gravitational phenomenon like formation of black holes and planetary systems have the same origin as quantum phenomenon (entanglement, tunnel effect).
- Radio Frequency (RF) transmitters can transmit at far longer distances than most assume. Leveraging this, Ubiquitilink aims to provide a satellite-based network service. Current prototype provides 2G service. Ways to lengthen RF transmission include: lowering orbital height, narrowing RF beam, lengthening wavelength.
- Warren Buffett sold his $2.1 billion stake in Oracle within a quarter, claiming he didn’t understand the space. Previous experience with in IBM cloud, which he ditched last year, was a blemish in his investing track.
- Investigative piece on content moderators in Facebook. Low wages, lack of employee empathy, and strict regulations make for psychologically stressful workplace. Employees reportedly influenced by the number of conspiracy theory videos watched, some buying into them from extensive exposure.
- AI text generator by Open AI – GPT2 – that appears to read context and style. Avoids previous limitations of losing the context mid-sentence or mid-generation. Generates text across fiction and non-fictional samples. Further reading.