The hottest Emerging technologies Substack posts right now

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Last Week in AI #293 - Apple Intelligence, GitHub's multi-model Copilot, Anthropic's computer-using AI

Last Week in AI • 119 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Software Development Tech news Emerging technologies Computer Science Digital Tools
  1. Apple has introduced new features in its operating systems that can help with writing, image editing, and answering questions through Siri. These features are available in beta on devices like iPhones and Macs.
  2. GitHub Copilot is expanding its capabilities by adding support for AI models from other companies, allowing developers to choose which one works best for them. This can make coding easier for everyone, including beginners.
  3. Anthropic has developed new AI models that can interact with computers like a human. This upgrade allows AI to perform tasks like clicking and typing, which could improve many applications in tech.

✨ While tech CEOs talk up AGI imminence, real-world AI use cases emerge

Faster, Please! • 639 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Software Development Data science Emerging technologies
  1. In a few years, we might see AI agents start working alongside humans, which could really change how companies function.
  2. Tech leaders believe that powerful AI could lead to huge advances in science and medicine, speeding up progress significantly.
  3. While there is excitement about AI's potential, it's also important to manage the risks to make sure it benefits everyone.

Modern gestures

In Bed With Social • 554 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Emerging technologies
  1. Innovative ways of communication using gestures are emerging globally.
  2. Somatic gestures are gaining popularity for relaxation and therapeutic purposes.
  3. Advancements in haptic technologies are reshaping human interaction with digital devices.

Jet Propulsion Part 2: the Market of Low-Thrust Engine Technologies for Satellites

Space Ambition • 299 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🕹 Technology Space Tech Emerging technologies
  1. The low-thrust engine market for satellites is growing fast. This is mainly because new rules require old satellites to be safely removed from space.
  2. Low-thrust engines are very fuel-efficient and can run for long periods. They are important for keeping satellites at the right orbit and avoiding collisions.
  3. Different types of low-thrust engines like chemical and electric engines each have their own benefits. Electric engines are more efficient, while chemical engines are reliable and powerful.
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Navigating the AI Transition? A good first step seems to be to distinguish the human from the machine

The Diary of a #DataCitizen • 1 HN point • 08 Sep 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Data Governance Human-Machine Interaction Technology Ethics Emerging technologies
  1. It's important to clearly define what humans can do best, like being creative and making big decisions, and what AI can do well, like analyzing data and automating tasks. This helps us understand how to work together.
  2. AI should remain a tool for humans, not take over decision-making or replace human values. Keeping humans in control ensures that AI is used ethically and responsibly.
  3. Understanding how AI impacts our lives is crucial in today's world. Everyone should learn about AI so they can adapt and make informed choices in their personal and professional lives.

Freewheeling Futures

Reboot • 15 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Urbanism AI Governance Emerging technologies
  1. Autonomous vehicles should be deployed responsibly, with full participation of the public.
  2. Car-centric urbanism has negative impacts and it's crucial to prioritize public transportation and mixed-use urbanism.
  3. To ensure optimal benefit to society, emerging technologies like AVs should be governed accountably with input from residents and careful planning.

Of Oscillons and Cybernetic Tortoises

Cybernetic Forests • 19 implied HN points • 06 Sep 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Digital Art AI Art Emerging technologies Artistic expression
  1. Ben Laposky created early computer-generated art using oscilloscopes, demonstrating the blending of art and technology.
  2. The definition of AI has evolved over time, with different companies and eras defining it based on their needs.
  3. Artificial intelligence can be viewed as a product of relationships between components, like with the Cybernetic Tortoises, rather than just data-driven processes.

Artificial Intelligence Made Me Write This

What's Important? • 1 HN point • 18 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Future outlook Ethical Concerns Emerging technologies
  1. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly advancing and impacting various aspects of society, from productivity to creativity.
  2. Experts believe that A.I. could disrupt industries like search and transform how we interact with technology in the near future.
  3. There are speculative concerns about the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the potential risks it poses to humanity.

How We Use Play To Adopt Technologies

The Digital Anthropologist • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Play Learning Socialization Entertainment Emerging technologies
  1. Play is a cultural tool that helps us adopt new technologies and understand where they fit in our lives and societies.
  2. Playing with technologies sparks imagination, leads to discovering new uses for them, and shows how they impact our social norms and behaviors.
  3. When a new technology emerges, playing with it is one of the first things we do, leading to social experimentation and learning about its capabilities.

hello world.

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica • 0 implied HN points • 02 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Emerging technologies
  1. The post is about a newsletter called Computerspeak focused on AI and emerging technologies, written by Alexandru Voica, who has a background in electrical engineering and computer science.
  2. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Computerspeak.
  3. Paid subscribers can sign in to access the content without the trial period.

Carrier pigeons or something

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 14
🕹 Technology Social media Innovation Online Services Science fiction Emerging technologies
  1. When powerful entities dislike your social media content, consequences abound, from reprimands to unexpected repercussions.
  2. Despite the idea that technology should spread power, it can also consolidate it in unexpected ways.
  3. The existence of luxury services like the 'Seamless for rich people' suggests that decadence and exclusivity are becoming more accessible in the digital age.