NextGen AI

16/05/2025

✓ What Happened - Quantum teleportation, first theoretically proposed in 1993 and experimentally demonstrated in 1998, enables the transfer of quantum states between particles using quantum entanglement. Scientists have successfully teleported quantum information across various distances and environments—from laboratory settings to open air and even into space.

This phenomenon allows information about one particle's quantum state to be transmitted to another particle, making the second particle effectively become the first. Recent advances in quantum computing are providing unprecedented computational power that could theoretically support more complex teleportation systems possible - teleportation perhaps at the scale of humans.

💡 Why It's Important - There's a critical distinction between teleporting quantum information and teleporting macroscopic objects or living beings. The mention of teleporting humans reveals a common misconception about quantum teleportation's capabilities and limitations. Teleporting a human would require precisely replicating approximately 10 octillion (10^28) atoms with perfect accuracy—a task vastly beyond current technological capabilities.

15/05/2025

After 20 years of dedicated research, scientists from the Boston Retinal Implant Project have developed a bionic eye implant designed to restore partial vision for individuals with severe retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Co-led by Dr. Joseph Rizzo III of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and MIT Professor John Wyatt, the implant is about the size of a pencil eraser and connects to the brain via a hair-thin wire.
Though it won’t restore full sight, this innovative device will allow users to detect shapes, movement, and obstacles—significantly improving mobility and independence. The implant is mostly external, has passed rigorous durability tests, and is on track for FDA-approved human trials in the near future. Engineers have worked to ensure it is corrosion-resistant and long-lasting. In the future, it could even help users recognize objects and faces.
Credit: Post Image from Hashem Al-Ghaili / Science Nature Page

20/04/2025

02/04/2025

Ok let’s teleport without a passport 😂😂

In a groundbreaking experiment, Oxford physicists teleported quantum states between two computers over a two-meter gap. By entangling qubits and transmitting classical measurement data, they replicated spin states with 86% accuracy—enabling a logic gate for Grover’s algorithm at 71% efficiency. This breakthrough paves the way for linking quantum processors into powerful, scalable networks.

02/04/2025

Ever wondered where your favorite apps are born? 🤔 Let's find out!

02/04/2025

What?? 5000 humanoid robots in 2025?😱

Shanghai-based robotics startup Agibot (Zhiyuan Robotics) plans to produce up to 5,000 humanoid robots in 2025, aiming to compete with Tesla’s Optimus project. This is a big jump from the fewer than 1,000 units it shipped last year.

In December 2024, Agibot began mass production, sharing a video of its Shanghai factory. By mid-December, it had already built over 962 units, showcasing its ability to scale up.

The company plans to deploy its robots in industrial settings, replacing humans in specific tasks to improve efficiency.

Agibot’s expansion highlights China’s growing robotics industry and the rising competition in AI-powered automation.

02/04/2025

iPhone or Samsung?

28/03/2025

What would be the side effects of this experiment? 😱

Scientists developed a "memory reprogramming technique" that can slowly erase bad memories from the mind

Imagine a future where painful memories could fade away, thanks to an innovative memory-altering method.

Researchers have developed a technique that diminishes the strength of distressing recollections while encouraging happier thoughts to emerge, according to their findings.

This work appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The approach involves connecting negative memories to positive ones during sleep to soften their emotional sting and boost uplifting associations.

In the study, volunteers first learned to pair meaningless words with unpleasant images. The following day, researchers reworked half of these pairings by tying the same words to cheerful visuals instead.

As the participants slept, audio of the nonsense words played, while scientists tracked their brain waves. When positive cues were introduced, they noticed a spike in theta-band activity—a brain signal tied to processing emotional experiences.

Further tests showed that participants were less likely to remember the negative images linked to positive ones, and the happier memories tied to those words popped up more often. The team believes this gentle, sleep-based method could pave the way for new strategies to address trauma-related struggles.

This research adds to a growing body of work on tweaking memories during sleep, though the intricate nature of how we remember means more studies are needed to unravel the exact processes and lasting impacts.

Softening the blow of unwanted memories could be a game-changer, particularly for people grappling with trauma, PTSD, or anxiety. These haunting recollections can disrupt daily life with flashbacks or avoidance behaviors.

Dialing down their intensity might ease these burdens, offering a path toward healing and a fuller, freer existence.

26/03/2025

Very innovative.🥸

Scientists identify ocean currents that can generate 2.5 times more power than wind farms.

After analyzing three decades of ocean current data, researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have pinpointed ideal locations for harnessing renewable energy from ocean currents.

A recent study reveals that Florida's east coast boasts immense potential, capable of producing over 2,500 watts of power per square meter.

As the world shifts away from fossil fuels, the quest for clean energy sources has gained momentum.

While wind and solar power plants are being installed at an unprecedented rate, they are hindered by intermittency issues, where energy production grinds to a halt during periods of no wind or sunlight.

Ocean currents, however, offer a nearly perpetual source of power, making them an attractive alternative.

To tap into this vast energy reserve, various innovative approaches are being developed.

But identifying the most suitable locations for deployment is crucial.

The FAU research team addressed this knowledge gap, providing valuable insights for maximizing the impact of ocean current energy harvesting.

26/03/2025

It comes with a heavy cost 💲.

Bill Gates Wants To 'Tax The Robots' That Take Your Job – And Some Say It Could Fund Universal Basic Income To Replace Lost Wages

Back in 2017—well before ChatGPT became a topic of everyday conversation—Bill Gates introduced a bold and unconventional idea: impose a tax on robots.

The Microsoft cofounder proposed that businesses using machines to take over jobs previously held by people should pay taxes on those machines, similar to how they pay payroll taxes for human employees. At the time, the suggestion was both simple and thought-provoking, addressing a concern that many had yet to foresee.

Fast forward to the present, and the concern is no longer theoretical. With AI increasingly replacing human labor in sectors like manufacturing and logistics, Gates' idea now seems strikingly forward-looking.

As automation reshapes entire industries, the economic ripple effects have triggered serious global discussions. What once seemed like an abstract notion—taxing robots—is now being seriously considered as a potential policy measure.

While Gates didn't directly link his proposal to universal basic income (UBI), the two ideas have frequently been associated. During a 2017 Reddit AMA, he remarked that the U.S. wasn’t yet wealthy enough to adopt UBI but didn’t rule it out for the future. His more recent views, shared in the 2024 Netflix series What's Next? The Future With Bill Gates, suggest a shift. He argues that programs like UBI, aimed at reducing poverty, could ultimately lead to long-term cost savings. He cited data indicating that child poverty alone costs the U.S. more than $1 trillion each year.

26/03/2025

Hundreds of thousands of man-made objects are zipping around our planet, from dead satellites to errant nuts and bolts. 😱

Space debris and satellites before and now on Earth. 🌍

Hundreds of thousands of man-made objects are zipping around our planet, from dead satellites to errant nuts and bolts, putting our working satellites at risk.

As of March 26, 2025, SpaceX has launched over 7,000 Starlink satellites, with the company aiming for a constellation of 12,000 satellites and potentially expanding to 42,000.

More and more countries are joining the race to add more satellites to orbit, and when they become obsolete, they create junk.