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První 3D tiskárna na čipu využívá křemíkovou fotoniku

Představte si, že byste mohli mít 3D tiskárnu neustále u sebe. V kapse nebo třeba v příručním zavazadle. Bleskurychle by tiskla objekty z pryskyřice, kdykoliv si jen vzpomenete. V zaměstnání, na výletě, ve škole. Vědci a inženýři na tom už pracují. Prototyp 3D tiskárny na čipu funguje, vývoj pokračuje. http://www.osel.cz/13509-prvni-3d-tiskarna-na-cipu-vyuziva-kremikovou-fotoniku.html

8mo | osel.cz
Muzeum Staré agory v Athénách

Virtuální prohlídka skvělého archeologického muzea athénské Staré agory, zacílená spíše na věci jinde málokdy vídané. Luxus, politika, kalibrované míry, všední život, proměny dob. http://www.osel.cz/13510-muzeum-stare-agory-v-athenach.html

8mo | osel.cz
Gamma’s AI can make your presentations more interesting

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Gamma has become one of my favorite new creati

For AI to really succeed, we need to protect private data

A few days ago, 13 AI employees wrote an open letter calling for greater transparency into AI operations. They understand this is a turning point in the evolution of AI, and the future of our industry depends on maintaining public confidence.

The AI industry is approaching a transformation in which user data will become paramount, and trust will be the most important commodity. I call this “AI 2.0,” a par

Get in shape for the summer with these AI-infused fitness apps

Whelp, let’s get this over with. It’s almost summer, which means it’s time to start getting back into shape again.

Luckily, we’re living in the golden age of AI, so instead of shuffling off to the gym and getting berated by a personal trainer, there are plenty of apps to create customized fitness plans that adapt to our needs.

Here’s a look at some helpful AI-powered exercise apps.

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Fyzikální hereze: Gravitace bez hmotnosti by zrušila temnou hmotu

Co kdyby žádná temná hmota nebyla nutná? Ani teorie MOND či něco podobného? Americký fyzik Richard Lieu přinesl důkaz, že může existovat gravitace při nulové hmotnosti a dospěl k závěru, že pokud se galaxie a kupy galaxií nalézají v koncentrických sférických topologických defektech, mohlo by to vytvářet situaci, kterou připisujeme temné hmotě. http://www.osel.cz/13508-fyzikalni-hereze-gravitace-bez-hmotnosti-by-zrusila-temnou-hmotu.html

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This classic answer engine still outsmarts AI chatbots

Everyone’s talking about AI chatbots, but they’re not the best tool for every job. I’m not knocking AI here—those large language models like ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and Google Bard are impressive.

But AI chatbots have that obnoxious hallucination issue: They sometimes make things up. You have to fact-check the things they say closely. I’ve personally seen ChatGPT pretend to do math and get the answers totally wrong. (Also: AI chatbots can be slow.)

So where do you turn? Well,

Airbus Wingman je evropským želízkem v ohni bojových dronů „parťáků“

Společnost Airbus vstoupila do závodu ve vývoji velkých autonomních bojových dronů konceptu Loyal Wingman. Jak ukazuje nedávno představený model dronu Airbus Wingman v životní velikosti, letectva západních zemí se mohou těšit na výkonné a přitom relativně levné letouny. http://www.osel.cz/13507-airbus-wingman-je-evropskym-zelizkem-v-ohni-bojovych-dronu-partaku.html

8mo | osel.cz
Three burning AI questions that Apple needs to answer at WWDC 24

We are just a few days away from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the annual event where Apple shows off its newest operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. Yet Monday’s WWDC 24, as it’s known, is arguably more critical for Apple’s future than any other WWDC in recent memory. That’s because Apple is widely expected to focus on its artificial intelligence plans, specifically the AI features it will integrate across its major operating systems such as iOS 18 for iPhone,

A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary

Kate Bulkeley’s pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at first. She watched the benefits pile up: She was getting excellent grades. She read lots of books. The family had lively conversations around the dinner table and gathered for movie nights on weekends.

Then, as sophomore year got underway, the unexpected problems surfaced. She missed a student

AI search answers are like fast food: Convenient but not the healthiest for your information diet

If you have used Google lately and been lucky—or unlucky—enough to encounter an answer to your query rather than a bunch of links, you have been subjected to something called AI Overviews. This is a new core feature that Google has been rolling

Scientists don’t know much about the heliosphere’s shape. An interstellar probe could change that

The Sun warms the Earth, making it habitable for people and animals. But that’s not all it does, and it affects a much larger area of space. The heliosphere, the area of space influenced by the Sun, is over a hundred times larger than the distance from the Sun to the Earth.

The Sun is a star that constantly emits a steady stream of plasma—highly e

World Ocean Day: Meet 3 tech startups protecting our seas


The ocean covers over 70% of our planet. It regulates the global climate, is home to 80% of life on Earth, acts as a carbon sink, and supports the livelihoods of billions of people. As an avid swimmer and surfer I also think the ocean is simply bl

8mo | The Next Web
TNW Conference 2024: Philosophical debate for AI ethics


This year’s edition of TNW Conference is right around the corner — along with summer, we hope. We have a spectacular line-up of speakers and we cannot wait to share the special atmosphere that sets TNW apart from other tech conferences out th

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Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson insists the robots are only coming for the jobs we don’t want

In the era of AI, are Hollywood’s threatening sci-fi robots poised to come to life? Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics, separates hype from reality, explaining how Agility’s humanoid robot, Digit, is entering the industrial workforce today. The former CEO of augmented reality startup Magic Leap, Johnson shares what makes robot tech more tangible than AR and explores the sensitive relationship between robotics and human-held jobs. 

This is an abridged transcript of an interv

Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (June 3 – June 7)

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Mandatory ID for social media would solve some problems — but create a lot more


Social media is central in many of our lives, but few would say that’s a good thing. Despite its initial promise, swathes of Europeans feel the technology has had a negative impact on society. While it promised to bring us together, the opposite has

8mo | The Next Web
MrBeast took money from a Koch-linked organization for a YouTube video (exclusive) 

A nonprofit founded by right-wing billionaire Charles Koch was a “key contributor” to a recent video produced by MrBeast’s charity arm, according to those involved.

The video, titled, “ ">We Schooled Hundreds of Teachers,” was uploaded on April 30 to the YouTuber’s “Beast Philanthropy,” a second channel he uses to showcase charity work. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, lists

AI in banking requires computing power that only Big Tech can provide. This worries fintech execs

The boom in artificial intelligence will increase banks’ dependence on big U.S. tech firms, creating new risks for the industry, European banking executives said.

Excitement around using artificial intelligence (AI) in

This startup uses a team of AI agents to write and review their pull requests

In this episode we chat with Saumil Patel, co-founder and CEO of Squire AI. The company uses an agentic workflow to automatically review your code, write your pull requests, and even review and provide opinions on other people’s PRs. Different AI systems with specific capabilities work together as a mixture of experts, following a chain of thought approach to provide recommendations on security, code quality, error handling, performance, scalability, and more. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/06/

NATO backs UK startup building ultralight materials for rockets, fighter jets — and F1 cars


NATO’s Innovation Fund has co-led a $22.5mn (€21mn) investment into iCOMAT, a UK startup building ultralight composites for the aerospace, automotive, and defence sectors. NATO’s fund has a budget of €1bn to back startups developing deep tec

8mo | The Next Web
How AI is changing the rapidly growing world of sports cards

Artificial intelligence is having a very real impact in the world of sports card trading, reshaping the way people analyze, value, and sell the collectables.

A growing number of startups have capitalized upon the technology to make the fast-paced world of sports cards more efficient. For a sector that expanded rapidly during the pandemic and is only continuing to grow, the addi

Copenhagen-based EvodiaBio secures €7 million aiming to revolutionise the market for sustainable aroma

Copenhagen-based EvodiaBio has successfully raised an investment of €7 million, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions for various industries, starting with the beer industry. The round was led by both foreign and Danish investment funds, including EIFO and The March Group. This substantial capital infusion will be dedicated to commercialization and expansion efforts, positioning EvodiaBio […]

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Sips of innovation: 10 European startups shaping the future of beverages

The realm of drinks and beverages is continuously evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements and the ever-increasing demand for healthier and more sustainable options. The dynamic nature of the beverage industry requires constant innovation and vigilance, making it a top priority for startups, businesses, and consumers worldwide. Across Europe, innovative startups are leading this transformation, […]

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This week in Dutch tech


Friday is finally here and so is this week’s roundup of tech news from the Netherlands! From riveting developments in the chip sector to partnerships against financial fraud and concerns over smart camera technology, the first week of June has been action-pack

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Why SpaceX won’t be taking a trip to the Hubble telescope anytime soon

Hubble has seen better days—and with NASA formally rejecting SpaceX’s commercial repair offer, that’s unlikely to change. 

Science missions have been paused since May 24, when one of the telescope’s three gyroscopes, used to orient the instrument toward targets in space, failed to return accurate telemetry readings.

To the rescue

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and SpaceX astronau

AI and genetic engineering advancements could make designing new proteins possible

During her chemistry Nobel Prize lecture in 2018, Frances Arnold said, “Today we can for all practical purposes read, write, and edit any sequence of DNA, but we cannot compose it.” That isn’t true anymore.

Since then, science and technology have progressed so much that artificial intelligence has learned to

We’re unprepared for the threat GenAI on Instagram, Facebook, and Whatsapp poses to kids

Waves of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) are inundating social media platforms as bad actors target these sites for their accessibility and reach.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported 36 million cases of suspected CSAM in 2023, containing 100 million files. An overwhelming 85% came from Meta—primarily Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

As if NCMEC and law enforcement didn’t ha

15 Ways To Improve Conversion Rates In Google Ads via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson

Discover 15 proven strategies to boost Google Ads conversion rates. From keyword optimization to social proof, maximize ROI with these actionable tips.

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Copenhagen-based early-stage VC BlackWood secures €14.7 million in 2nd closing of Fund I

BlackWood, a network and technology-driven venture capital fund, announced today the 2nd closing of its debut fund, BlackWood Ventures Fund I, raising a total of €14.7 million. The fund employs a systematic approach to identify and invest in the most promising early-stage startups across Europe. Using this method, the investment team has made 12 investments, […]

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A personal branding roadmap: 10 tips to stand out in the startup world

Personal Branding has been buzzing around the entrepreneurial world for some years now. For some founders, personal branding may come intuitively, naturally: They know how to position themselves in the spotlight, write about their experiences, share their learnings, reflect on mistakes, and celebrate successes. There are remarkable examples of entrepreneurs who have built their personal […]

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Hledání ekologické alternativy k plastovým obalům

Jihokorejští vědci zkombinovali běžně používané suroviny a vytvořili materiál, který by mohl nahradit mnohé obalové plasty. Prý je dostatečně pevný, voděodolný, přesto bezpečně biodegradovatelný i v mořském prostředí. http://www.osel.cz/13506-hledani-ekologicke-alternativy-k-plastovym-obalum.html

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How AI can power GLP-1’s next frontier in medicine

Originally developed to treat diabetes, GLP-1 agonists—now also popularly known as obesity drugs—have been making headlines for their weight-loss effects. Now, the commercial success of these GLP-1s such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound has unlocked a flurry of new research into how this blockbuster drug class may support more treatments beyond just diabetes and weight loss. 

This startup uses a team of AI agents to write and review their pull requests

In this episode we chat with Saumil Patel, co-founder and CEO of Squire AI. The company uses an agentic workflow to automatically review your code, write your pull requests, and even review and provide opinions on other people’s PRs. Different AI systems with specific capabilities work together as a mixture of experts, following a chain of thought approach to provide recommendations on security, code quality, error handling, performance, scalability, and more. https://stackoverflow.blog/1970/01/

Here’s what experts predict will happen with Nvidia’s stock split

Nvidia is one of the hottest stocks out there, but the chipmaker is undergoing a significant shift: The company that is nearly single-handedly powering the current generative AI revolution is set to split its stock by a factor of 10 to 1.

The split takes place today, and will involve holde

Humane seeks a buyer as it warns AI Pin owners to stop using its charging accessory

Humane, the company behind the much-maligned AI Pin wearable device, appears to be having something of a fire sale, quite literally.

There are reports that the company is seeking a buyer at the same time it has warned owners of its gadget to “immediately” stop using the device’s charge case accessory, as it could pose a fire risk.

The warning came yesterday, as Humane said an internal investigation into the third-party vendor that supplied the battery cell in the charger

AI in music: Not all doom and gloom

When it comes to AI and music, most of the recent conversation has centered around generative AI. I believe that’s due to our understandably human and slightly fearful reaction to this new wave of creation. There are major concerns around artistic integrity, the demise of paid opportunities for working musicians, and many questions about control and copyright. 

But, it’s helpful to remember that music composition is just one category in the AI music landscape, and AI’s im

As chip giant Nvidia soars, data cloud company Snowflake fizzles

This story originally appeared in The Technology Letter and is republished here with permission.

Shares of Nvidia on Wednesday hit a new all-time high, $1,223.59, bringing its market capitalization briefly above three trillion dollars for the first time ever. Nvidia is now third in line in market-cap among Mega Tech names, behind Microsoft in first place and Apple in second, and ahead of Alphabet.

There was no pa

Feds to open antitrust inquiries of Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia

The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have reached a deal that allows them to proceed with antitrust investigations into the dominant roles that Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia play in the

S novou technologií nočního vidění by mohl v noci vidět každý

Metamateriály se opět předvedly. Nový metapovrch s niobátem lithia je klíčovým prvkem nové technologie, která v podobě velmi tenkého filmu konvertuje fotony infračerveného záření přímo na viditelné světlo. Jen tak. Brýle s takovým filmem by umožnily vidět v noci podobně dobře jako s dnešním drahým a těžkým vybavením. http://www.osel.cz/13505-s-novou-technologii-nocniho-videni-by-mohl-v-noci-videt-kazdy.html

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19-year-old founder brings on-demand car services to Tesla, VW, Mercedes owners


Cars are great — until they break down, or need a service, or a roadworthy test. Then owning one can be a bit of a headache. Ricard Guillem knows this all too well. The 19-year-old from Barcelona grew up in a family of auto dealers and servicers. Guillem —

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Europe set to outspend US on clean energy in 2024, but China dwarfing rivals


Europe is set to outspend the US on clean energy this year — but neither will come close to China’s investments. That’s according to new research from the International Energy Agency (IEA). It estimates that clean energy tech funding will hit $2 trillion in 20

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How calls for AI safety could wind up helping heavyweights like OpenAI

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More AI researchers speak out against OpenAI’s safety practices

For months, I’ve been writing about concerns th

Breaking up is hard to do: Chunking in RAG applications

A look at some of the current thinking around chunking data for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/06/06/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do-chunking-in-rag-applications/