When most people think about quantum computing, they envision giant golden spools of wires, knitted together around complicated, beeping machines — a sci-fi engineering and physics contraption that is still in the future. However, for many companies, quantum technology is driving operations today. From jet engine design to logistics and cargo handling in ports, quantum computing […]
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The seven sessions in the artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) track at Upgrade 2024 leaned toward practical implementations, with a few exceptions. In this article, we’ll summarize the first three sessions: a discussion of AI involving two NTT partners, a theoretical talk by a NTT Research Physics & Informatics (PHI) Lab scientist, and a look at
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The International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) has named Cryptography & Information Security (CIS) Lab Distinguished Scientist and Director Brent Waters one of the eight IACR Fellows for 2024, an honor that recognizes outstanding members for technical and professional contributions. In an email announcement released on April 15, the IACR commended Waters “for the development
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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
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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
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The second half of the Security and Privacy track at Upgrade 2024 featured talks on “security by default,” the double-edged sword of GenAI, and the integration of attribute-based encryption (ABE) within a deployable security and privacy platform. The first of these three sessions was a presentation by ServiceNow Deputy Chief Security Officer Jeffrey DiMuro, who
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#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
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The Security and Privacy track of Upgrade 2024 consisted of six sessions, encompassing theory and practice. Moderated by NTT Security Global Chief Information Security Officer John Petrie, the discussions ranged from cryptographic innovation to Generative (Gen)AI to cybersecurity strategies and tactics. We will review the first three sessions – on the Cryptography & Information Security
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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
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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
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Upgrade 2024 opened on April 10 with the EXPO at NTT Experience Center (XC) in downtown San Francisco. This EXPO, which remained open for both days of the event, showcased more than two dozen examples of technical innovations. Some of these demos, curated for a global audience, were brought in from the NTT R&D Forum,
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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
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