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Yay Space - The TechReview
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Tech enthusiasts, Yay Space covers the most important headlines in technology, innovation, and social media every weekday. Our hosts are passionate futurists and content creators and are eager to share the latest and greatest developments with you. We're diving deep into the worlds of generative AI, quantum computers, robotics, space exploration, and virtual reality. Join the Yay Space community and unravel with us the incredible stories that are shaping our tomorrow. It's not just news; it's a celebration of the innovations that make us go 'Yay!'. Yay Space is produced by The Innovation Engineer (theinnovationengineer.com). Imprint: https://theinnovationengineer.com/imprint.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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China's Crazy Lunar Slingshot
Chinese scientists have proposed a rotating magnetic launcher on the moon to send lunar resources to Earth. The system would be powered by solar and nuclear energy, recovering over 70 percent of energy after each launch. The primary target: extracting and transporting helium-3, a potential...
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AI in the Hands of Terrorists
Islamic State supporters are increasingly using AI tools for propaganda and recruitment, raising serious concerns about the adequacy of current safety measures. AI-generated content, including videos and chatbots, is being exploited to spread extremist messages and potentially recruit new…
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Let AI spend your money!
Skyfire Systems has launched a payment network that allows AI agents to make autonomous transactions on your behalf. Skyfire’s platform includes safeguards to prevent AI agents from overspending and provides users with detailed control over their agents’ spending. The company raised $8.5 million…
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Deep Fake Elections
Fake celebrity endorsements are spreading like wildfire on social media, leading up to the 2024 election. Artificial intelligence is playing a key role in generating these misleading images, making them more convincing than ever.** Major platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta are facing...
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Chatbot Arena
Explore Chatbot Arena, an open platform for evaluating AI models based on real-world user interactions. Learn how it works, its key insights, practical applications, and its potential to shape the future of AI development. Perfect for developers, businesses, researchers, and AI enthusiasts....
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Exoskeletons for Humans
If you watch Science Fiction Movies, then you know that Exoskeletons are great for fighting Aliens but even without Science Fiction there is a real market out there for real exoskeletons. Today! German Bionic is a company that develops exoskeletons to prevent lower back injuries and provide...
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First Neura-Human = Era of Voluntary Cyborgs?
Neuralink has successfully implanted a wireless brain chip in a human, showing promising results in brain activity and recovery. The technology has potential applications in treating complex neurological conditions and controlling devices with the mind. Ethical concerns arise regarding animal...
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Vision Pro Pre-Orders: 😧 Apple might tank Spatial Computing
Apple's Vision Pro headset had a significant pre-order weekend, with estimates suggesting they may have sold up to 180,000 units. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo still views it as a niche product. The initial sales exceeded earlier production figures, but Kuo noted that shipping times remained...
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The Inevitable Fate of Rabbit R1
Today we're discussing one of the most talked-about gadgets of CES 2024 – the Rabbit R1. Is it just another tech fad, or is it the future of personal computing? Join us as we explore this so-called "iPhone moment of the AI era". 🔍 **What you'll learn in this episode:** - **Overview of the Rabbit...
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This virtual girlfriend made $34k on her first day
A virtual AI companion generated 34000$ in the first 24h after release. We should talk about that! Source: https://gamerant.com/amouranth-ai-influencer-chatbot-explained/ This is what you need to know: - Amouranth, a Twitch and adult content streamer, launched an AI chatbot replicating her...
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Major AI Upgrades for Apple in 2024
2024 might become a special year for apple because major AI upgrades are expected to get announced soon. Source: https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apples-ai-upgrades-for-your-iphone-are-reportedly-on-track-for-2024-heres-what-to-expect This is what you need to know: - Apple is set to…
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Peregrine Moon Lander won't land on the Moon
For the first time since Apollo, NASA is sending a lander to the moon. And they already have a critical problem. Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-science-heads-to-moon-on-first-us-private-robotic-artemis-flight/...
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The GPT store is now open! - Come get some!
If you like ChatGPT, you will love the new GPT Store with thousands specialized GPTs to play with. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/04/openais-app-store-for-gpts-will-launch-next-week/ https://tech.co/news/how-create-chatgpt-gpt-guide - OpenAI launched a store for GPTs, custom apps based…
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Google just retired 3rd party cookies - 😅 Yet tracking persists?
The end of the Cookie is nigh! Google finally killed it! Source: https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-is-getting-rid-of-cookies This is what you need to know: - Google is getting rid of cookies to enhance internet privacy and limit cross-site tracking. - Cookies, though not inherently malicious…
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Google's Robot Constitution for Better AI Behavior 😇
Google introduces a “robot constitution” that might save us in the upcoming robot apocalypse. I’m just joking of course. We all know how the rise of the machines will end. Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-deepmind-rules-ai-robots-safer-in-your-home-2024-1 Business Insider is…
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Is Google Gemini better than GPT-4? 🤔
Google Gemeni is out and since it is made by Google we all expect it to soon dominate the market. But can it really compete with GPT4? Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-gemini-gpt-4/ A year ago, there was just gpt3.5 turbo. Today, we have multiple LLMs which are competing for...
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Elvis is now an AI Hologram 🫥
Elvis Presley is on tour. And in todays time, this isn’t even a strange headline. It’s just AI and holograms. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67871115 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/04/elvis-evolution-hologram-show-london-premiere _ Production Company “Layered...
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NY Times demands shutdown of all GPT Bots 😵
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using its content to train AI models without permission or compensation. This was reported by FastCompany with the hint that this lawsuit could put a damper on AI’s 2024 ambitions. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI and...
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Apple released Ferret LLM and it's Open Source 🤯
Apple secretly released Ferret, an open-source large language model integrating language understanding with image analysis. In a surprising move, Apple has quietly launched Ferret, an open-source large language model developed in collaboration with Cornell University, as reported by Dataconomy....
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83: CX-Festival 2023 - TechReview Spotlight
Alex and I visited the CX-Festival 2023 in Brandenburg and had the opportunity to learn about the impact of AI on the world of customer experience. We talked to industry experts and gained valuable insights into the state of the art in 2023. Special thanks to: Nino Praisler...
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82: QuantumTech Conference 2023 London
Industry experts from the quantum computing sector gathered in London in September 2023, and the TechReview podcast was on-site to cover the event. We had the opportunity to gain insights from insiders, digging into the world of quantum computing. We explored real-life use cases, discussed when...
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81: OpenAI Prepares for Catastrophic Risks
OpenAI is creating a team to prepare for AI’s ‘Catastrophic Risks,’ like biological and nuclear threats. Should we be worried or reassured? Also, we are talking about helium airships, Google and Anthropic, poisoned data for AI models, and a detailed water map on Mars! 00:00 - Intro 04:24 - 1....
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80: Apple Vision Pro for Mental Health?
Will Apple’s Vision Pro actually diagnose and treat mental illness? Let’s find out! 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - 1. Uber begins offering rides in self-driving Waymo cars 07:21 - 2. Instagram head says Threads API is in the works 11:50 - 3. Atom Computing is the first to announce a 1,000+ qubit quantum...
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79: Is X Promoting Disinformation on Israel-Hamas War?
Is X aka Twitter spreading misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war? A war is raging in Israel and X aka Twitter is fighting misinformation - or is it? This is the TechReview Podcast powered by Axel Springer. Join us in discussing the most important headlines from Innovation, Technology and…
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78: AWS gave MS their Opening
Do you remember when AWS gave Microsoft the space to launch OpenAI's services on Azure? And did you hear about Google's watermarks for AI images? You can hear about it on TechReview 78! Get 20% discount on your tickets for Quantum Tech conference in London: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech…
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77: Lenses Powered By Human Tears
What would be the best way to power your smart contact lenses? Maybe with your tears? And X aka Twitter updates their ad policy as presidential preselection ramps up. Get 20% discount on tickets to the Quantum Tech Conference in London and meet us there (19th-20th September 2023):...
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76: 10k Quadrillion Dollars with Asteroid Mining
Asteroid mining appears to be a very lucrative business with 10k Quadrillion dollars estimated on 16 Psyche and NASA/SpaceX launch this October to get there! Here on earth, ByteDance puts its spotlight on TikTok with slowing business in China. And Netflix extends its offer to video games! Get 20%...
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75: An Arms Race for Laser Weapons?
Today we are talking about Laser weapons, X's reduced requirements of their revenue program, and net energy gain from fusion power! It literally feels like news from a science fiction novel when the news contains laser weapons and fusion power. 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - 1: China Claims to Have Built…
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74: Robotic Tentacles for your Convenience
Let's talk about robot tentacles that could replace certain surgeries, GPT3 acing the SAT, and Elon Musk's new approach to advertising on Twitter. This is TechReview 74. Get 20% rebate on your tickets to the Quantum Tech 2023 Conference in London: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro...
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73: Elon Musk's 'X' sign dismantled
Meta cancels the Quest Pro line, Stack Overflow plans release of OverflowAI and Elon Musks X-shaped flood-light was dismantled in San Francisco. Get 20% off of your tickets to the Quantum Tech Conference 2023 in London: https://tinyurl.com/tr-quantumtech 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - 1: Meta cancels…
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72: What is a Celebronaut?
In March 2020, Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, struck a deal to buy augmented reality displays from British firm Plessey, aiming to develop AR glasses and compete with Apple. However, the development of Plessey's technology has stalled, and Meta has struggled to make the displays bright...
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71: Don't fear the Llama (2)
TikTok aims to identify rising artists, Instagram Threads is still far from Europe and Llama 2 attacks Microsoft and OpenAI! Let's talk about that in TechReview 71! 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - 1: TikTok's new program aims to identify rising artists in the music industry 08:19 - 2: Instagram Chief Says…
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Media&Tech Con 2023 Berlin - Spotlight
The Media&Tech Con 2023 was dominated by Generative AI and how it will shape the media industry in the following years. We were there and we talked to speakers, thought leaders, and attendees. Katharina Neubert from BILD, Ben Reininga from Snapchat, Steven Plöger from Axel Springer, Jakob Wais…
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Photosynthesis on Mars and Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald - Spotlight
Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald joins us today to talk about Space Biology, her background, the ESA astronaut selection program, living and working in space, mars colonization, astronaut training, and more. 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Harnessing Photosynthesis: A Green Energy Solution for Martian Occupation &...
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68: MS Quantum Supercomputer
Discover how machine learning can predict music's hit potential in less than a minute. Unveil the undisclosed features of Apple's groundbreaking Vision Pro device. Explore Microsoft's ambitious plan to build a quantum supercomputer in just 10 years. This is TechReview 68. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - 1:...
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67: Shape Shifting Robots
Today we're talking about shape-shifting robots, Apple's Vision Pro SDK and TikTok's new 'Trendy Beat' showcase. 00:00 - Intro 00:00 - 1: Groundbreaking polygon shape-changing robot for space exploration 00:00 - 2: Apple’s Vision Pro SDK is now available, in-person developer labs launch next…
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66: Barcelona is the new Twitter by Meta 🤔
Join us for the latest podcast episode as we discuss Spotify's layoffs in its podcast division, Meta's upcoming Twitter alternative, and YouTube's controversial decision to allow election misinformation. Get insights into the changes reshaping the digital landscape and their impact on creators,...
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65: WWDC 2023 and the Apple Vision Pro
Welcome to TechReview 65 where we dive into all the exciting announcements from this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) by Apple. Get ready to explore the highly anticipated Vision Pro mixed reality headset, along with other hardware and software updates. From the innovative features…
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64: The Tale of the GPT Lawyer
Live from Media & TechCon 2023: From fabricated legal cases to viral fake images, the risks of AI-generated content are exposed. Discover how lawyers submitted bogus cases generated by ChatGPT, leading to a courtroom showdown. Meanwhile, a deceptive image caused stock market jitters, shedding…
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63: We'll get a new Space Station in 2025!
Vast, a private space station company, has announced its plans to launch a commercial space station called "Haven-1" as soon as August 2025. The company aims to send four commercial astronauts on board SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle to the station, where they will spend 30 days before returning to...
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62: Google now throws AI at everything
Microsoft researchers are taking the ChatGPT language model to the next level by expanding its capabilities beyond computers to control physical robots in the real world. In a recent experiment, ChatGPT was given control over a drone to find specific objects in a room, showcasing its ability to...
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61: ChatGPT uses Human for Solving CAPTCHA
Microsoft has been secretly developing its own AI chip, codenamed Athena, since 2019, which it hopes will outperform those currently procured from other vendors, saving both time and money on expensive AI initiatives. The chips are already in use by a select group of Microsoft and OpenAI…
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60: Is it too late for responsible AI? 🔥 Spotlight
In this episode of the TechReview podcast, Tarek interviews Eric Dauenhauer, who has launched a petition for Responsible AI. Eric and the signatories of the petition believe that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bring tremendous benefits, there is a crucial need to address the potential...
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59: Japanese Moon Lander
Ikea is introducing its products as augmented reality (AR) models in Google search, allowing users to visualize the items in their own space. In space exploration news, a Japanese company is gearing up to attempt a Moon landing, marking a significant milestone in the field of space travel....
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58: Copyright Strike - Fake Eminem Cat Rap
From DMCA takedown notices to transformative AI-generated art, the copyright debate continues to rage on. Find out how Universal Music Publishing Group's actions against Youtuber Grandayy could impact the future of AI-generated content. Also, discover how ByteDance's revenue surge in 2022, thanks...
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57: Is Starship Ready to Launch?
Samsung actually did it! Samsung engineers accidentally leak confidential information while using AI to fix their source code! Plus, SpaceX is gearing up to launch its fully stacked Starship spacecraft for its first orbital flight test, pending regulatory approval. Elon Musk's company is set to...
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56: Virtual K-Pop Girl Bands
K-pop now has virtual girl bands! With the rise of digital avatars and the increasing popularity of online performances, K-pop is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a pop star in the digital age. At 01:19, we take a closer look at the rise of these virtual girl bands and the impact…
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55: Life-Changing GPT-4
Microsoft is reportedly introducing a suite of Office 365 tools featuring GPT-4, the latest and most powerful artificial intelligence software from OpenAI. Despite a scarcity of server hardware required to operate GPT-4, Microsoft is limiting access to internal teams to ensure sufficient capacity...
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54: DART saves Mankind. Maybe
From asteroids hurtling towards Earth to office spaces turning into ghost towns, and even the billionaire tech moguls engaging in a fiery feud. Join us as we discuss the latest headlines making waves in the world of science, technology, and business. Strap in for an exciting ride as we explore...
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53: Fake your Face, Fake your Voice
From mind-blowing face filters to AI voices that scam thousands, the latest tech news is as exciting as it is concerning. And in this video, we delve into the dark side of TikTok's new features and explore how AI is being used to manipulate and deceive. Plus, find out why the app's future in the…
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Tech enthusiasts, Yay Space covers the most important headlines in technology, innovation, and social media every weekday. Our hosts are passionate futurists and content creators and are eager to share the latest and greatest developments with you. We're diving deep into the worlds of generative AI, quantum computers, robotics, space exploration, and virtual reality. Join the Yay Space community and unravel with us the incredible stories that are shaping our tomorrow. It's not just news; it's a celebration of the innovations that make us go 'Yay!'.
Yay Space is produced by The Innovation Engineer (theinnovationengineer.com).
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