• How did a small developer of graphics cards for gamers suddenly become the third most valuable firm on the planet? | John Naughton

    How did a small developer of graphics cards for gamers suddenly become the third most valuable firm on the planet? | John Naughton
    By turning his computer chip-making company Nvidia into a vital component in the AI arms race, Jensen Huang has placed himself at the forefront of the biggest gold rush in tech historyA funny thing happened on our way to the future. It took place recently in a huge sports arena in San Jose, California, and was described by some wag as “AI Woodstock”. But whereas that original music festival had attendees who were mainly stoned on conventional narcotics, the 11,000 or so in San Jose w
  • New York City to test AI-enabled gun scanners in subway system

    New York City to test AI-enabled gun scanners in subway system
    Mayor Eric Adams announced pilot program as part of effort to deter violence, with plans to evaluate scanners at some stationsNew York City officials announced a pilot program on Thursday to deploy portable gun scanners in the subway system, part of an effort to deter violence underground and to make the system feel safer.The scanners will be introduced in certain stations after a legally mandated 90-day waiting period, the mayor, Eric Adams, said. Continue reading...
  • Sepsis blood test combined with AI could offer early detection tool

    Sepsis blood test combined with AI could offer early detection tool
    Researchers say dual approach could quickly detect patients most at risk of severe complicationsDoctors say combining a simple blood test with artificial intelligence could help diagnose sepsis faster and identify patients at the highest risk of severe complications.Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body fails to respond properly to infection. It can progress to septic shock, which can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs. When the damage is severe, it can lead to death, wi