Meta’s AI became an expert in Diplomacy and human gamers weren’t the wiser

Meta’s AI became an expert in Diplomacy and human gamers weren’t the wiser

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Slowly but surely AI is mastering increasingly complex simulations and games, boosting its potential.   Love the Exponential Future? Join our XPotential Community, future proof yourself with courses from XPotential University, read about exponential tech and trends,  connect, watch a keynote, or browse my blog. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has mastered...

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Silicon based quantum computing surpasses 99 percent accuracy for the first time

Silicon based quantum computing surpasses 99 percent accuracy for the first time

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Most quantum computers are big but not accurate, the holy grail for the industry are systems that are both.   Love the Exponential Future? Join our XPotential Community, future proof yourself with courses from XPotential University, read about exponential tech and trends,  connect, watch a keynote, or browse my blog....

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Australian firm unveils the world’s first Hydrogen battery to power homes

Australian firm unveils the world’s first Hydrogen battery to power homes

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF In the future homes won’t be powered by electricity from power stations – and there will be plenty of alternatives.   Love the Exponential Future? Join our XPotential Community, future proof yourself with courses from XPotential University, connect, watch a keynote, or browse my blog. The energy industry is changing. Yesterday...

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Researchers unveil Google maps for the human body

Researchers unveil Google maps for the human body

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF The cellular and genetic make up of our bodies influence what illnesses we get and how ill we get, so better understanding it will help us create better cure-alls.   Love the Exponential Future? Join our XPotential Community, enjoy exclusive content, future proof yourself with XPotential University, connect, watch a keynote,...

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New hot qubits let quantum computers run near room temperature

New hot qubits let quantum computers run near room temperature

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Today’s quantum computers need to be supercooled to near absolute zero, but a new breakthrough means they could one day run at room temperature opening them up for everyone to use.   Interested in the Exponential Future? Connect, download a free E-Book, watch a keynote, or browse my blog. Quantum...

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Our Algorithmic Society, the deadly consequences of unpredictable code

Our Algorithmic Society, the deadly consequences of unpredictable code

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF With AI regulation so far behind the curve, and as our society and decision making becomes increasingly reliant on automated algorithms and not human decision making what happens when algo’s go bad?   Interested in the Exponential Future? Connect, download a free E-Book, watch a keynote, or browse my blog....

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A radical new fusion reactor could disrupt how all future fusion reactors are built

A radical new fusion reactor could disrupt how all future fusion reactors are built

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF The way that scientists are using today to try to create the world’s first working fusion reactors might already be old hat after scientists found a way to short cut the process.   Interested in the Exponential Future? Connect, download a free E-Book, watch a keynote, or browse my blog....

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Researchers unveil the world’s first complete silicon quantum chip design

Researchers unveil the world’s first complete silicon quantum chip design

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Quantum computers promise unrivalled performance but all the chips designed so far are incompatible with today’s existing, silicon based legacy infrastructure, this breakthrough solves that and brings quantum computers with millions of Qubits within tantalising reach.   Researchers have been trying to build quantum computers...

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Self-evolving killer robots are almost here, and experts want a debate

Self-evolving killer robots are almost here, and experts want a debate

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Few realise just how fast we’re approaching the tipping point for autonomous warfare, but in a time when we can’t control, or even predict the evolution of AI and “Smart” systems the time for debate, arguably, was ten years ago.   As it increasingly looks...

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Gates, Hawking and Musk and thousands more warn against the dangers of AI

Gates, Hawking and Musk and thousands more warn against the dangers of AI

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF The research, development and weaponisation of AI has made experts uneasy about its impact on humanity’s future, by voicing their concerns they hope to prompt a global debate on the future development, proliferation and regulation of lethal, autonomous weapons systems.   Over a thousand high...

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