The Technologies Re-shaping Everything, AI & Crypto Converge, 6 Documentaries, & More
Future Essentials - Edition 48
Here’s what you’re getting in this edition:
The technologies re-shaping everything
10 plus articles from this week
PODCAST: AI & Crypto
6 documentaries that will make you smarter about technology
Did algorithms, ads, and over-moderation ruin the internet?
Why 10,000 tiny lenses are the key to our sci-fi future
How to Automatically Delete Passcode Texts on Android and iOS
Sounds of Space
A POLL
A question for deep reflection
The technologies re-shaping everything
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10 plus articles from this week
Monetary Authority of Singapore commits funding for fintech, web3 | The Block
PayPal launches stablecoin on Ethereum, citing 'shift toward digital currencies' | The Block
Aptos to release Microsoft-powered AI chatbot in bid to boost adoption - Blockworks
AI has a copyright problem — and I know how to solve it - Blockworks
Singapore Red Cross now accepts crypto donations - Blockworks
Zoom says its new AI tools aren’t stealing ownership of your content - The Verge
AI researchers claim 93% accuracy in detecting keystrokes over Zoom audio | Ars Technica
‘Every single’ Amazon team is working on generative AI, says CEO - The Verge
ChatGPT fever spreads to US workplace, sounding alarm for some - Reuters
PODCAST: AI & Crypto | web3 with a16z crypto
The convergence of two important, very top-of-mind trends: artificial intelligence & blockchains/ crypto. The conversation covers everything from deep fakes and bots and proof-of-humanity in a world of AI, to big data, LLMs like ChatGPT, user control, governance, privacy and security, zero-knowledge machine learning, MEV, media and generative art, and much, much more. LINK
6 documentaries that will make you smarter about technology
Did algorithms, ads, and over-moderation ruin the internet?
Advertising has long fueled media. In exchange for viewing a commercial or navigating around a pop-up ad, you’re able to read news articles and watch videos without paying money. But what if advertisers were removed from the process altogether? That’s the basic idea behind Substack, a platform where readers fund writers and podcasters directly. The company sees its approach as a potential game-changer for media business models.
Why 10,000 tiny lenses are the key to our sci-fi future
Unlike traditional lenses, metamaterial lenses are flat and made of silicon with intricate patterns etched into them. These patterns allow precise control of light, enabling new possibilities in imaging and sensing. Metamaterials can see through glare, haze, and even black ice, and can also be used for identity verification, detecting artificial faces, and recognizing cancerous skin growths. The manufacturing process for metamaterials is similar to that of computer chips, making them smaller, cheaper, and easier to mass-produce. As metamaterials become more widely available, they are set to revolutionize mobile devices, cars, and medical technology, transforming how we observe and interact with the world.
How to Automatically Delete Passcode Texts on Android and iOS
IT'S NOT ALWAYS easy juggling digital accounts when you're signed up to dozens of them—or perhaps even hundreds (you know who you are). While password managers can ease some of the strain, we're also big fans of two-factor authentication, which helps those services make sure you are who you say you are. That's where passcodes come in.
These codes might also be called verification codes, OTPs (one-time passcodes), security codes, or any combination of those words. Their function is the same regardless of name: The digital account in question knows what your phone number is, so in theory only you should be able to get at a code sent to that number. LINK
Sounds of Space: Hear the Music of the Universe
A POLL
A question for deep reflection
"Imagine a world where every individual can instantly learn and master any skill. In such a world, what would give a person true value or distinction, and how would you personally strive to stand out?"
This question delves into the essence of individuality, the nature of true value beyond mere skills, and the importance of character, experiences, and unique perspectives in defining oneself.
"Do you believe that advancements in artificial intelligence and automation will lead to a society where the majority of humans no longer need to work for a living within the next 50 years?" This is not a tech question, more political, and would require a seismic change in the way societies are governed and controlled.