Neuralink gets approval, AI's potential risk to humanity, NASA's 200Gbps speed, Nvidia and more...
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Fun Fact 🤯
Did you know that Wi-Fi doesn’t stand for Wireless Fidelity?
Wi-Fi is simply a wordplay on "Hi-Fi," which stands for "High Fidelity" and is commonly used to describe high-quality audio equipment. The branding team thought that the term "Wi-Fi" would convey a similar sense of wireless connectivity and high performance.
Tech News 📰
Elon Musk's brain chip firm wins US approval for human study
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-chip company, has obtained FDA approval for conducting human tests on its implants to restore vision and mobility. The chips interpret brain signals and transmit information to devices. Previous attempts were rejected, and further testing is needed before widespread availability.
Man with paralysis walks naturally after brain, spine implants
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have developed a brain-spine interface that helped a paralyzed man walk again by creating a direct neurological link. The system allows for smoother movements and better adaptations to changing terrain, offering potential for treating motor deficits in neurological disorders.
NASA's Laser Link Boasts Record-Breaking 200 Gbps Speed
A team of researchers from NASA, MIT, and other institutions has achieved a record-breaking space-to-ground laser communication link, reaching data rates of 200 gigabits per second. The technology enables faster data transmission from satellites, opening up possibilities for more discoveries and applications in various fields.
Reads and Resources 📚
How to Polish Your LinkedIn Profile
To optimize your LinkedIn profile for job prospects: customize your URL, review public visibility settings, add high-quality images, link out to other websites, highlight skills, include a summary, add a profile in another language, post regularly, seek recommendations, and improve your headline.
A.I. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn
Industry leaders, including executives from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, have signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose an existential threat to humanity. They advocate for considering AI as a societal risk comparable to pandemics and nuclear war.
Bonus Episode: Delving into Google Summer of Code (GSoC) with Shashank Kirtania
Nvidia: The chip maker that became an AI superpower
Shares of Nvidia surged, bringing the company's valuation close to $1 trillion, following the release of its latest quarterly results. Nvidia dominates the AI chip market, with its hardware playing a crucial role in applications like ChatGPT. The company's success stems from its bet on GPU technology and its investments in AI-specific GPUs and software.
During World War II, Anders' Polish Army found the bear cub in Iran, took him into service, and named him Wojtek.
The soldiers grew very fond of the bear cub. By special order, Wojtek was assigned to the 22nd Artillery Supply Company.
The bear went with the army to Italy, where he distinguished himself at the Battle of Monte Cassino, helping to unload ammunition and carry shells to the cannons.
GitHub repositories to check out 📈
Cal.com: The open-source Calendly alternative.
appsmith_: Appsmith is an open-source platform to build, deploy, and maintain internal apps. You can build anything from simple CRUD apps, admin panels, dashboards to custom business apps and complicated multi-step workflows.
Microsoft PowerToys: Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
Get Hooked: Podcast of the Week!
Welcome to "Get Hooked," where we share our top podcast of the week for you to listen to. Enjoy (:
About the podcast:
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri talk about Shaan's AI-planned dinner with billionaires, NVIDIA stock bump, billion dollar Panda Express, and Shaan's webinar on hiring internationally.
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