EU approves controversial AI Act to mixed reactions

The European Parliament today approved the AI Act, the first ever regulatory framework governing the use of AI systems. The legislation passed with an overwhelming majority of 523 votes in favour, 46 against and 49 abstentions. “This is a historic day,” said Italian lawmaker Brando Benifei, co-lead on the AI Act. “We have the first …

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Google launches $5m prize to find actual uses for quantum computers

Can quantum computers be useful? Erik Lucero/Google Google and XPRIZE are launching a $5 million competition to find practical uses for quantum computers that could actually benefit society. We already know that quantum computers can perform specific tasks faster than classical computers, after Google first claimed quantum advantage for its Sycamore processor in 2019. However, …

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Smart glasses use sonar to work out where you’re looking

The Gazetrak smart glasses track eye movements with reflected sound Courtesy of Cheng Zhan Prototype smart glasses can track people’s eye movements using a technique similar to sonar, an approach that uses 95 per cent less power than other methods. Virtual reality headsets like Apple Vision Pro  and Meta Quest Pro use cameras pointing towards …

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OpenAI calls Elon Musk’s lawsuit claims ‘incoherent’

OpenAI has hit back at Elon Musk’s lawsuit, deeming his claims “convoluted — often incoherent — factual premises.” Musk’s lawsuit accuses OpenAI of breaching its non-profit status and reneging on a founding agreement to keep the organisation non-profit and release its AI technology publicly. However, OpenAI has refuted these allegations, stating that there is no …

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