May 2024

Quantum dots are nanoscale semiconductor structures with unique properties that have long been heralded for their potential in various applications. They can also be used to trap excitons, which are bound electron-hole pairs formed when a material absorbs photons. A new approach to achieving electrical control of optically active quantum dots overcomes traditional limits on […]

Big Tech companies trying to roll out new AI tools face some blowback in recent weeks, whether it was OpenAI using a Scarlett Johannson-like voice (without her permission or licensing) to tout new voice AI features; or Microsoft hyping a new feature that takes screen shots of your computer every few seconds; or Google proudly

#21 Address Privacy and Ethics Before Developing AI Engines Speaker: Kazuhiro “Kazu” Gomi “The ongoing dialogue regarding AI’s potential impact on society, culture, and economics is only in its nascent stages… In the coming years, we will witness a surge in more powerful, energy-efficient AI technology. This advancement will enable us to shift computational tasks to sensors

OpenAI launches a new AI model that lets users have voice conversations with ChatGPT, creating the world of ‘Her’. With rumors of Apple creating a “better Siri” at some point, are we getting to a world with better AI voice assistants? Guest co-host Chris Shaw joins the crew to discuss these topics and also news

The onslaught of new artificial intelligence tools is causing burnout for many engineers, while another research paper suggests that AI will produce generic, bland content if humans don’t challenge the AI systems to be better. Also, Apple faces backlash for its ‘Crush’ ad promoting its new iPad, and TikTok heads to the courts to try

Elon Musk gets rid of most of his Supercharger team, confusing and stunning others in the automotive industry, which leads us to ask whether Musk is playing chess while the rest of us play checkers. Chris Shaw, CMO of NTT Research, joins the show as guest co-host to discuss this with Keith and Chris. Also