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Nvidia Surpasses Apple and Becomes World's Most Valuable Company [10-27-2024]

Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system

Google is reportedly developing an AI system called 'Project Jarvis' that would act as a 'computer-using agent' to carry out tasks on users' behalf, such as gathering research, purchasing products, or booking flights. The system, powered by a future version of Google's Gemini, is designed to automate everyday web-based tasks by taking and interpreting screenshots and then clicking buttons or entering text. This announcement followed days after Anthropic released a similar capability with their latest AI model, Claude.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/26/24280431/google-project-jarvis-ai-system-computer-using-agent


U.S. Department of Energy Announces $30 Million Quantum Computing Program for Chemistry and Materials Science

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $30 million Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry program to support quantum computing projects aimed at revolutionizing energy research, addressing challenges in chemistry and materials science. The program seeks to overcome the limitations of classical computing by leveraging quantum algorithms to achieve vast improvements over classical methods, focusing on high-impact energy solutions and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Source: https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/10/24/u-s-department-of-energy-announces-30-million-to-use-quantum-computing-for-groundbreaking-chemistry-and-materials-science-simulations/


Retinal Implant Restores Vision: A Promising Breakthrough in Vision Restoration Technology

Science Corporation's retinal implant called Prima has shown promising results in restoring vision to some blind individuals, allowing them to read, play cards, and recognize faces. The implant, consisting of a millimeter square chip surgically placed under the retina, uses infrared light to stimulate the brain and create visual sensations. While the technology presents a significant advancement in vision restoration, it is still in the early stages of development, and further research is needed to understand its long-term effectiveness and potential limitations.

Source: https://www.wired.com/story/science-corporation-neuralink-eye-implant-restored-vision-blind-people/


Nvidia Surpasses Apple to Become World's Most Valuable Company

After a recent record-setting stock rally, Nvidia has surpassed Apple to become the world's most valuable company, driven by the high demand for its specialized artificial intelligence chips. Nvidia's dominance in supplying processors used in AI computing has positioned it as a frontrunner in the race to dominate emerging technology, contributing to its significant stock gains.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-overtakes-apple-worlds-most-valuable-company-2024-10-25/


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