Meanwhile, AI has become something of an integral part of the fabric of our lives – not by changing our lives, taking our jobs, or becoming sentient, but by making our lives and work easier. For example, when I Googled “When will AI become sentient?” (and “When did Skynet become self-aware”, for comparison), I didn’t…
In many ways, 2024 was one of the best years for smartphones in a long time. While one can cite several other innovations made in previous years, 2024 marked a significant year in which phones launched more user-friendly screens, finally embraced years of promised software updates, mastered overheating and have evolved to more user-friendly practices…
Applications for Android phones are numerous and easy to download. But once you download an app, that doesn’t mean it has to stay on your phone forever. It’s a good idea to regularly delete apps from your phone to avoid cluttering it with apps you don’t use. These take up space and can slow down…
A groundbreaking study published in the Christmas issue of the British Medical Journal has raised an unexpected and alarming question: Could Advanced AI models like ChatGPT or Gemini develop cognitive impairments similar to early-stage dementia in humans? Researchers tested some of the world’s leading language models (LLMs) using the widely respected Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)—a…
The tangy smell of Buffalo wings filled Side Chicks Sport Bar, as a dozen electricians crammed their big frames into booths. It was Tuesday night in East Wenatchee, Wash., and “brotherhood night” for the electrical union. Out-of-towners and locals swapped notes on who was coming and going, when new jobs were starting and what drama…