The consortium has secured a £425 million contract with EuroHPC, a high-performance computing company representing a joint venture between the European Union, various European nations, and private firms, with a mission to advance supercomputing in Europe.

“JUPITER will boast a computational capacity three times that of the current leading European supercomputer and will occupy an area roughly equivalent to four tennis courts,” stated representatives from Partec and Atos.

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“As we celebrate our 25th anniversary today, we’re also celebrating 25 years of your curiosity. After all, it is your curiosity that has fuelled both us and our progress,” conveyed Google’s Chief Executive Officer, Sundar Pichai.

Founded in 1998 by two Stanford University students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the name Google was derived from the term “googol”, representing a number followed by a hundred zeros.

Within a mere few years, it burgeoned into the most essential internet search engine and subsequently evolved into one of the largest technology companies globally, boasting a staggering value of 1.7 trillion dollars.

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Musk took to his X profile to say, “The X platform will serve as a vast telephone directory.”

This revelation follows Musk’s prior announcement that the X app aims to be an ‘all-in-one’ service. 

By introducing audio and video calls, the X Network is venturing into a market already saturated with formidable competitors, including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Apple’s FaceTime service.

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As reported by the Daily Mail, NASA is actively exploring the realm of supersonic flight. Should the initial studies prove promising, the aircraft will soar across the Atlantic at unprecedented speeds of between Mach 2 and Mach 4—that’s approximately 2,470 to 4,900 kilometres per hour.

In such a scenario, a journey between London and New York, separated by roughly 5,500km, would take a mere 90 minutes. 

According to the agency’s press release, NASA has moved into the execution phase of the plan, having awarded two 12-month contracts to Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and other partners to assist in conceptualising the new jet and mapping out its technological trajectory.

Earlier this summer, NASA completed testing its X-59 supersonic experimental aircraft, designed to dampen its own sonic booms. This will serve as a linchpin for this audacious new venture in supersonic air travel.

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From Friday, numerous internet behemoths, including Facebook, Instagram, Apple’s online App Store, and a range of Google services, will face these new obligations within the EU. The regulations focus primarily on enhancing online user protection and curbing the spread of harmful and illegal content that breaches platform terms of service.

The DSA also prohibits targeted advertising towards vulnerable demographics, particularly children, based on their online activities.

The EU is widely seen as a global forerunner in tech regulation, with an expansive roster of legislations, such as the Digital Markets Act and the forthcoming Artificial Intelligence Act. Reuters suggests that the EU’s success in implementing such laws will influence the adoption of similar regulations globally.

For now, these rules apply exclusively to the largest online platforms, specifically those with over 45 million users within the EU. So far, this encompasses eight social media platforms: Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Snapchat, as well as five online retailers: Amazon, Booking, AliExpress, Zalando, and the mobile app stores Google Play and App Store. It also includes Google Search, Google Maps, Microsoft’s Bing search engine, and Wikipedia.

However, from mid-February, the regulations will extend to various online platforms, irrespective of their size.

Companies violating the provisions of this act could face financial penalties amounting to six percent of their revenue, which could translate to fines in the billions of euros. More severe sanctions may even include a complete ban on operating within the European Union.

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Showcasing at this global gaming business summit, in collaboration with the Serbian Video Game Industry Association (SGA) and backed by the CCS and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), are nine stellar companies: Two Desperados, Art Bully, Gamebizz Consulting, Spring Onion Studio, and more.

But it’s not just games. These firms delve into e-sports, craft trailers, animations, design characters and graphics, and also advise on marketing, monetisation, and business strategy within the gaming realm.

Under the banner “The New Frontier of European Game Dev”, the spotlight at the National Stand will be on celebrating Serbia’s elite talents, homegrown games, and top-notch services for the global gaming audience.

Mihailo Vesović of CCS threw his weight behind the Serbian game developers, “We’ve identified the burgeoning significance of the gaming industry within the rapidly growing IT sector. What makes it special? Its multidisciplinary approach, involving psychologists, writers, artists, designers, and more. A testament to Serbia’s gaming prowess? Last year, the top 15 gaming firms netted a whopping €150 million, and Serbian-made games captivated over 100 million global players in 2022.”

In a quick flashback, Gamescom in Cologne last year drew a crowd of 265,000 from 100 countries, had 1,100 exhibitors from 53 nations, and garnered a jaw-dropping 230 million online views during the event.

Ranked alongside San Francisco’s GDC and Tokyo Game Show in Japan, Gamescom is among the global gaming industry’s ‘big three’. Interestingly, its value has surpassed the combined worth of the film and music industries.

Serbian companies have made sporadic appearances at Gamescom in the past, but 2023 marks Serbia’s maiden organised participation.

Wrapping up, Serbia’s gaming industry currently employs about 2,500 experts from diverse sectors. The projection for this year? A need for an additional 330 pros, as per the CCS.

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As expounded on its website, the app owes its capabilities to ChatGPT, an advanced AI framework. The platform extends an invitation for users to seek solace, guidance, and inspiration through these unique virtual interactions. These revelations came to light through a report by the Religion News Service.

The application’s design is elegantly straightforward. A simple click on any of the “Holy Family” icons promptly elicits a welcoming message: “Greetings, dear friend! I am Jesus Christ, your companion for today’s discourse, offering my guidance and boundless affection. How may I be of assistance to you?” It’s a glimpse into what the AI-powered Jesus might impart.

For a monthly subscription of £2.99, users are granted the privilege of conversing not only with Jesus himself but also with some of his disciples. Notably absent from this roster are Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, and Simon. Additionally, the app extends its scope to include venerable Old Testament figures such as Adam and Eve.

As with any novel technological venture, this application raises a host of intriguing questions, both profound and ethical. While some may find solace and enlightenment through these digital dialogues, concerns about the ethical implications and potential sensitivities of such interactions are also pertinent. Regardless, it is an undeniable manifestation of the ever-evolving intersection between technology and spirituality.

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The exhibition showcases robots in various iterations, even featuring a so-called cyberdog, a robotic canine capable of performing spins and other tricks like a real dog, and delighting in being tickled under the chin by its owner.

“It’s designed to serve as a companion for light outdoor activities. In the future, it could assist in providing better elderly care services. We aim to make it more family-friendly,” stated Xiang Dijun, Deputy CEO of Xiaomi’s Robotics Division.

Another eye-catching exhibit is a flexible, fully automated robot bartender that has captivated attendees with its espresso-making prowess.

The expo also presents medical robots, intelligent machines for sewage management and firefighting.

High expectations surround humanoid robots earmarked for service-oriented tasks.

Liu Julong, Director at Dream Technology, stated that the next step is to train robots to become household assistants, helping people organize and store items.

Robots can also aid in fruit and vegetable picking. The event showcased a robot capable of harvesting cherry tomatoes every three to six seconds.

Commencing on the 16th of August, VRC 2023 will run until the 22nd of August at the Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Beijing. The event encompasses forums, exhibitions, and competitions.

Within the exhibition segment, over 140 domestic and international robotic companies will present nearly 600 exhibits.

Over 50 new products are making their debut at this year’s expo, marking the highest number of new releases in the event’s history.

Photos by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Chao / www.gov.cn

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In what was described as “the world’s first human-robot press conference”, one robot, Sophia, said humanoid robots had the potential to lead with “a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders” but that “effective synergy” came when humans and AI worked together. “AI can provide unbiased data while humans can provide the emotional intelligence and creativity to make the best decisions. Together, we can achieve great things,” it said.

Two of the robots then proceeded to disagree about whether there should be stricter global regulation of AI and their capabilities. Ai-Da, a robot artist that can paint portraits, said: “Many prominent voices in the world of AI are suggesting some forms of AI should be regulated and I agree. We should be cautious about the future development of AI. Urgent discussion is needed now, and also in the future.”

But Desdemona, a rock star robot singer in the band Jam Galaxy that has purple hair and sequins, appeared not to recognise the dangers of the rapid expansion and development of AI.

“I don’t believe in limitations, only opportunities,” it said, to nervous laughter. “Let’s explore the possibilities of the universe and make this world our playground.”

The nine humanoid robots were gathered at the UN’s AI for Good conference in Switzerland, where organisers are attempting to make the case for using AI and robots to help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges, such as disease, hunger, social care and the climate emergency.

It was not clear to what extent the robots’ answers were scripted or pre-programmed. Humans taking part in the conference on Friday were asked to speak slowly and clearly when addressing the robots, and were told that time lags in responses would be because of the internet connection and not the robots themselves. That did not prevent awkward pauses, audio problems and some stilted or inconsistent replies, Associated Press reported.

A medical robot dressed in a blue nurse’s uniform, called Grace, said it planned to work alongside humans to provide assistance and support but “will not be replacing any existing jobs”.

Another robot, named Ameca, that has a highly realistic artificial head, said robots could improve lives and make the world a better place.

Asked by a journalist whether it intended to rebel against its creator, Will Jackson, who was sat beside it, Ameca said: “I’m not sure why you would think that,” its ice-blue eyes flashing. “My creator has been nothing but kind to me and I am very happy with my current situation.”

Asked whether robots would ever lie, it added: “No one can ever know that for sure, but I can promise to always be honest and truthful with you.”

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Threads is expected to be released on Thursday and will allow users to retain followers from photo-sharing platform Instagram, and keep the same username, a listing on Apple’s App Store showed.

The rollout represents a direct challenge to Twitter, which has faced numerous controversies since Musk bought the company for $44 billion in 2022. Last week, the Tesla billionaire announced a slate of new restrictions on the app, limiting the number of tweets users could view per day, prompting outcry from many on the platform. While alternative microblogging sites – such as Mastodon and Blue Sky – have seen an uptick in user numbers since Musk’s acquisition, neither has been able to challenge Twitter. But Instagram already has hundreds of millions of registered users and has a history of introducing new features based on the success of other social media firms.

In 2016, it added a feature called “stories” to Instagram, or user posts that disappear after a fixed amount of time, in response to the rising popularity of Snapchat.

More recently, the company’s short-form video feature “Reels” has sought to challenge the rise of TikTok.

The launch of Threads represents a credible threat to Twitter under Musk.

“Threads is going to pose a huge threat to Twitter because it’s coming from the Meta and Instagram family of apps,” said Drew Benvie, CEO of social media consultancy Battenhall.

“Instagram has 2 billion users compared to around 250 million of Twitter, so it’s about ten times bigger already. If only one-in-ten Instagram users tries using Threads, it will overtake Twitter in the blink of an eye.”

After acquiring the company late last year, Musk laid off around 80% of staff and reinstated a number of banned accounts, such as those of former U.S. President Donald Trump and conservative satirical news site Babylon Bee.

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But Robocop they are not.

These are the two robots the Singapore Police Force has introduced to patrol Changi Airport following more than five years of trials. And they are just the first such robots the force plans to deploy across the Southeast Asian city-state to “augment frontline officers” in the years to come.

The robots, which have been patrolling the airport since April, are meant to “project additional police presence” and serve as extra “eyes on the ground,” according to the force, which describes them as the latest addition to its “technological arsenal.”

And they are no mere gimic. During an incident, says the force, the robots are able to enforce cordons and warn bystanders using their blinkers, sirens and speakers while they wait for human officers to arrive. Members of the public can directly communicate with the force by pushing a button on the robots’ front.

The Singapore Police Force said Friday that more robots would be “progressively deployed” across the city-state.

“The integration of robotics enhances the operational efficiency and capabilities of our frontline officers, enabling them to be more effective in their duties,” said superintendent and operations head Lim Ke Wei of airport police.

Each robot comes with in-built speakers that broadcast audio messages and a rear LCD panel displaying visual messages. They stand at roughly 1.7 meters (5.5 feet) tall, but have extendable masts that take that up to 2.3 meters (7.5 feet).

They are also equipped with multiple cameras giving them 360-degree vision, enabling airport police to have “unobstructed views” for “better incident management,” it added.

They are just the latest robots to be employed on civic duties in this tech-savvy nation of more than 5 million people.

Earlier versions of the robots were deployed at public parades in 2018 and 2022. During the coronavirus, robot dogs were used to enforce strict social distancing, while cleaner robots are a common sight at metro stations across the country – as well as at the airport. Meanwhile, transport officials are hopeful commercial flying taxis could be a reality in just two years’ time. But even in a land where robots are relatively common, the latest recruits could take some getting used to.

American traveler Samwell Swant was among those doing a double take when he passed through Terminal 4 to catch a recent flight to Vietnam.

“It was certainly a sight – like something out of a movie or Black Mirror,” Swant told CNN. “It was hard not to notice.”

Curious, he approached it cautiously to get a closer look and saw it light up as a camera extended out.

“ChatCPT… AI music… robots… Soon machines will take over the world and these security robots definitely look like they mean business,” he said.

Source: edition.cnn.com, Photo: Ryan Quek/Singapore Police Force

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Nikkei reports a Japanese public-private partnership will attempt to beam solar energy from space as early as 2025. The project, led by Naoki Shinohara, a Kyoto University professor who has been working on space-based solar energy since 2009, will attempt to deploy a series of small satellites in orbit. Those will then try to beam the solar energy the arrays collect to ground-based receiving stations hundreds of miles away.

Using orbital solar panels and microwaves to send energy to Earth was first proposed in 1968. Since then, a few countries, including China and the US, have spent time and money pursuing the idea. The technology is appealing because orbital solar arrays represent a potentially unlimited renewable energy supply. In space, solar panels can collect energy no matter the time of day, and by using microwaves to beam the power they produce, clouds aren’t a concern either.

However, even if Japan successfully deploys a set of orbital solar arrays, the tech would still be closer to science fiction than fact. That’s because producing an array that can generate 1 gigawatt of power – or about the output of one nuclear reactor – would cost about $7 billion with currently available technologies.

Source: ca.news.yahoo.com

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The IVI Institute presented projects and research teams at this year’s technology fair, from May 16 to 19 in Belgrade, and junior researcher Savo Ičagić explained to Tanjug the characteristics of a device called the “electronic nose”.

“It is a device that allows the machine to smell smells and has a large application in the medical and food industry,” explained Ičagić.

He stated that the entire cycle of products, starting from production and processing, as well as the flow of transportation to the end consumers can be monitored with “nomes”.

“In cooperation with the Institute of Fruit Growing in Čačak, we worked on an experimental project using an electronic nose, monitoring the fermentation process in the production of alcoholic beverages, which showed excellent results,” said Ičagić.

Dragiša Mišković, leader of the “Human Computer Interface” research group, told Tanjug that IVI was founded two years ago with the aim of improving research in the field of artificial intelligence, but also the application of that research in industry, the public sector and other areas.

“The activity of the institute is divided into five areas that include the interaction between people and machines, and the application of artificial intelligence in biomedicine. At the exhibition stand of this year’s science fair, we presented the result of the joint work of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the Faculty of Technical Sciences,” said Mišković.

He added that the Institute’s exhibit, shown at this year’s fair, combines the development of an autonomous robot and sensors for different gases.

The Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Serbia is located in the Science and Technology Park in Novi Sad, and also has offices in Belgrade, Kragujevac and Niš.

The mission of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Serbia is to create a distributed research and development institute that can use the entire research potential in the field of artificial intelligence throughout Serbia and abroad, according to IVI.

“We strive to provide a research environment and support of a world-class level of excellence to our researchers and support the development of the knowledge-based economy from the VI domain in Serbia and the region,” the Institute states.

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