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Next Generation Covid Vaccines Update

PLOS – Absolutely Maybe: “This update is packed with news, with 3 developments standing out in particular. The first is the “major hat” in this post’s title. It’s a new consortium of major scientific groups, along with a major global pharmaceutical company, spanning bases in Israel, the US, and Europe. That’s everything that’s needed for… Continue Reading

62% of Legal Professionals Are Not Using AI — And Feel The Industry Is Not Ready For The Technology

BusinessWire: ” Litify, the legal industry’s end-to-end operating solution for law firms and in-house legal departments, today released the results from a 2023 State of AI Report, which identifies the use and impact of artificial intelligence across the legal sector. The report is a result of a survey commissioned by an independent market research firm. The… Continue Reading

How to Switch Browsers Without Losing Your Bookmarks and Passwords

Wired: “Jumping between Chrome and Safari, or Firefox and Edge? Here’s how to keep your precious data with you. If you’re thinking of switching browsers—maybe because you like the features in a different application, or you’re fed up with the one you’re using—all of your accumulated data, extensions, and bookmarks can feel like a reason… Continue Reading

How researchers broke ChatGPT and what it could mean for future AI development

ZDNet: “As many of us grow accustomed to using artificial intelligence tools daily, it’s worth remembering to keep our questioning hats on. Nothing is completely safe and free from security vulnerabilities. Still, companies behind many of the most popular generative AI tools are constantly updating their safety measures to prevent the generation and proliferation of… Continue Reading

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO) 2023

Via LLRX – Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO) 2023 – As stated by Ethereum, “a DAO is a collectively-owned, blockchain-governed organization working towards a shared mission.” Marcus P. Zillman features resources on how DAOs can impact business operations, identifies challenges to participation, and delivers a diverse bibliography of NFT resources that includes governance, regulation, blockchain and… Continue Reading

Millions of pensions at risk because investment consultants overlook threat of climate tipping points

Carbon Tracker: “Financial institutions, banks and politicians misled by ‘flawed’ economic research. Pension funds are risking the retirement savings of millions of people by relying on economic research that ignores critical scientific evidence about the financial risks embedded within a warming climate, warns a report released today by Professor Steve Keen – Loading the DICE… Continue Reading

Stevens TechPulse Report reveals increased pessimism about AI’s impact on everyday life

Stevens Institute of Technology: “The third annual TechPulse Report compared trends longitudinally with Stevens’ previous TechPulse survey completed in 2021 and polled new questions specifically on Americans’ perceptions of generative AI, which has increased in popularity and controversy recently. Main finding: Despite adult’s knowledge of AI and perceived daily interactions with it remain unchanged after… Continue Reading