In an increasingly interconnected world, we often take for granted the seamless functioning of our digital infrastructure. However, recent events have served as a stark reminder of just how fragile and interdependent our technological systems can be. On July 19, 2024, a global IT outage caused widespread disruption across multiple…
Google’s AI Ambitions Come at a Steep Environmental Cost
Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% since 2019 | Mashable(Ref. by Amanda Yeo on July 3, 2024 Google’s 2024 Environmental Report can be found HERE: In an era where tech giants are increasingly scrutinized for their environmental impact, Google’s latest sustainability report paints a concerning picture. The company’s…
Era Analysis: a Comprehensive Timeline from ARPANET, Society 4.0 to GenAI Era
The rapid advancement of technology over the past several decades has dramatically reshaped human society, ushering in new eras of innovation, connectivity, and societal transformation. This essay will explore the chronological progression and interconnections between key technological eras, from the early days of the Internet to the current age of…
Spotting AI-Generated Images: A Guide
1. Visual Anomalies and Distortions – Look for inconsistencies and irregularities in the image, such as mismatched earrings, warped facial features, distorted accessories, or unnatural objects. – Pay attention to complex details like hands, faces, and hair textures, as AI can sometimes struggle with these areas, leading to…
2024: Where Tech Gets Personal and Powerful
Get ready for a year where technology wraps its arms around you, literally and figuratively. In 2024, the focus shifts from hardware specs to human connection, with innovations blurring the lines between physical and digital, and machines becoming smarter partners, not just tools. From RoboCop to You-Cop: Bio-integrated electronics are…
The Bletchley Summit ~ against A.I.’s “catastrophic’ potential harm
Representatives of 28 governments attending a British summit, including China and the U.S., signed a document called the Bletchley Declaration, in which they agreed to cooperate on evaluating the risks of artificial intelligence. “There is potential for serious, even catastrophic, harm, either deliberate or unintentional, stemming from the most significant capabilities…
What’s trending for SEO in 2019
Amidst the ever-changing internet landscape, the increasing sophistication of search engines – not to mention the increasingly baffling algorithm changes that happen on almost a weekly basis, there are several issues to take note of and to take into the new year. The importance of staying on top of SEO…