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Emerging TechnologyTech Headlines of the Week: Brain Chips and Terminology Debates
Once again, the usual suspects in Big Tech dominated our newsfeeds, and not always for the right reasons. But this week's most significant takeaway is that how we talk about tech is evolving as rapidly as the tech itself, highlighting the need for emerging tech terminology to keep pace with...
By: Neil C. Hughes | Senior Technology Writer -
Emerging TechnologyTech Headlines of the Week: Layoffs, Brain Chips & OpenAI Attacks
Predictably, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the tech headlines this week, including the best of times and the worst of times for OpenAI. Meanwhile, the tech sector continues to navigate significant job losses and shifts in venture capital trends, particularly in climate tech. Here is a glimpse of these diverse developments...
By: Neil C. Hughes | Senior Technology Writer -
Artificial IntelligenceWhy We Need to Re-Engineer AI to Work Like the Brain to Save on Energy
As artificial intelligence (AI) progresses, its accomplishments bring energy-intensive challenges. One study predicts that if data growth persists, cumulative energy usage from binary operations could surpass 10^27 Joules by 2040 - more than what the world can generate. So let's explore AI's environmental impact, the constraints of conventional computing models,...
By: Dr. Tehseen Zia | Tenured Associate Professor -
Artificial IntelligenceWill Computers Be Able to Imitate the Human Brain?
Many science fiction works have been crafted on the idea that machines will become increasingly human. Machines that think, learn and make decisions in the same way humans do have been the object of speculative fear even as scientists and engineers work to create them.While The Singularity is hardly looming...
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How is artificial intelligence enabling brain boost to enhance memory with electrical brain stimulation?
New methods of artificial intelligence science are helping researchers to understand more about how the brain works – and in some cases, these scientists can actually intervene and push the brain to work differently.If it sounds complicated, that's because it is. A Wired story introducing a University of Pennsylvania research...
By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor -
Brain Dump
What Does Brain Dump Mean?A brain dump is the act of capturing electronically or memorizing the questions and things in an IT certification examination and then recreating almost an exact replica of same, for illegal distribution. A brain dump violates most of the non-disclosure agreements provided before an IT certification...
By: Margaret Rouse | Technology expert -
Retirement Brain Drain
What Does Retirement Brain Drain Mean? The term "retirement brain drain" (RBD) has been applied to IT and other industries in reference to generational workforce changes that can have a negative effect on companies. The idea of a retirement brain drain is that natural outcomes of generational retirement can create...
By: Margaret Rouse | Technology expert -
Emerging TechnologyHow Technology Is Changing Our Brains
I saw Larry Page, Google CEO, on Charlie Rose recently and, in the interview, Larry spoke briefly of the impact of "additionality." What Is Additionality? Additionality is the notional measurement of an intervention compared to a baseline, or doing nothing. The intervention can be based on either technology or economics....
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Brain-Computer Interface
What Does Brain-Computer Interface Mean? A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a technology that allows communication between a human or animal brain and an external technology. This term can refer to an interface that takes signals from the brain to an external piece of hardware, or a technology that sends signals...
By: Margaret Rouse | Technology expert -
Emerging TechnologyTop 8 Technology Influencers to Follow in 2025
Technology influencers play an important role in how we understand and use technology. They've gained large followings by sharing their knowledge and opinions on various topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), gadgets, and new product releases. These influencers help their audiences stay updated on the latest tech trends and ideas by...
By: Linda Rosencrance | Tech Journalist
