China splurges $10 Billion to build a national quantum technology research center
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Quantum technologies will transform the world by creating ultra-fast computing platforms, ultra-secure networks, and new forms of radar that will render stealth obsolete, and China wants to dominate the space. This week the Chinese government announced they would be spending upwards of $10 Billion...
Google DeepMind’s new business unit to assess AI’s impact on society
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF There are many controversial, and polarised, views on the impact that AI will have on society, this new business unit, which is one of the first of its kind, will hopefully help clear some of the weeds In a move to counter the run...
