Berlin-based 3D printer manufacturer Xolo will introduce its new volumetric bioprinter, Xell, at Formnext 2024.This new production platform adds to Xolos growing volumetric 3D printer portfolio and seeks to make volumetric bioprinting more accessible to researchers. Xell is advertised as combining advanced 3D printing capabilities with an affordable price point, unlocking access to novel bioprinting capabilities without restrictive upfront costs.With prices starting at 20,000, a 50% academic discount is available until December 31st, 2024, lowering the price to just 10,000. According to Xolo, this makes Xell the most affordable advanced bioprinter on the market.Xolos new offering will be unveiled for the first time at Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt, from November 19 22. The new Xell 3D bioprinter can be found at the Xolo booth in hall 11.1, booth D31.Read all the news from Formnext 2024.Xell, Xolos new volumetric 3D bioprinter. Image via Xolo.Introducing Xell: affordable volumetric bioprintingXolos Xolography volumetric 3D printing technology was first introduced in 2020 through its Xube 3D printer. This was followed earlier this year with the companys Xube volumetric 3D printer, designed to support academic and industrial researcher applications within the bioprinting, MedTech, optics, and dental sectors.Building on these developments, the companys new Xell platform seeks to increase accessibility to volumetric bioprinting applications. Its build chamber is optimized for integration with Xolos sealed, disposable cuvettes. These ensure a controlled production environment, essential for protecting the integrity of sensitive bio-inks.The 10 x 17 x 10 mm build volume is reportedly ideal for processing high-value bio-inks. This size supports applications ranging from 3D printed tissue scaffolds to custom hydrogels.Xells small footprint allows it to fit into virtually any research-based workspace, further lowering the barrier to entry for researchers. Boasting full HD resolution and a high-intensity LED light sheet, Xell reportedly offers high-precision functionality for bioprinting complex structures with smooth surfaces. Its layer-free Xologrophy 3D printing capabilities guarantee isotropic properties. As such, Xolos Xell is optimized for those wanting to create advanced biomaterials.The Xell 3D printer is compatible with Xolos existing portfolio of ready-to-use bio-inks and offers plug-and-play functionality for immediate use, while Its user-friendly, intuitive interface is designed to reduce setup time. Additionally, the new bioprinter is an open platform, allowing researchers to develop and 3D print their own materials.As a compact, easy-to-use, and affordable bioprinter, Xell is targeted to labs wanting to quickly explore the potential of bioprinting. It allows researchers to conduct proof of concept studies without contending with substantial upfront costs. According to Xolo, researchers can first adopt Xell, before scaling up to more the advanced volumetric Xube 3D printer.Xolos Xube (left) and Xell volumetric bioprinters. Image via Xolo.Technical specification of the Xell 3D bioprinter3D print speedUp to 3 mm/minFeature size10 mBuild volume10 x 17 x 10 mmLight sheet385 nm or 405nmProjectorFull HDResin systemDisposable, sealed cuvettesConnectivityWifi, Ethernet, USB3D printer dimensions285 x 420 x 275 mmCertificationCEAll the news from Formnext 2024.Who are the leaders in additive manufacturing? Vote now in the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards!Want to share insights on key industry trends and the future 3D printing? Register now to be included in the 2025 3D Printing Industry Executive Survey.What does the future of 3D printing hold?What near-term 3D printing trends have been highlighted by industry experts?Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news.You can also follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content.Featured image shows Xell, Xolos new volumetric 3D bioprinter. Image via Xolo.

Marymount School of New York is a prestigious Catholic day school on New Yorks Upper East Side. Its flagship on Fifth Avenue is a handsome 1901 abode by Charles Pierrepont Henry Gilbert. For nearly one century, its operated a second campus out of three conjoined townhouses overlooking Central Park. Now, Marymount School has a new 10-story building for its Upper and Middle Schools (Grades 6 through 12) designed by COOKFOX Architects between Park and Lexington Avenues on 97th Street. Terrain NYC was the landscape architect.The lobby has columns that sinuously fold into the ceiling plane. (Ines Leong)The new building is 155,000 square feet. From the street, its defined by the facades terra-cotta piers meant to evoke Upper East Side townhomes. Operable windows are interspersed between the piers, providing passive cooling. Seven of the additions stories are above grade, and three are below. The bottom, subterranean floors contain a full-size gym, among other programs that dont necessitate natural light.The new addition has a multi-purpose, 300-seat theater. (Ines Leong)The ground floor lobby is anchored by a grand stair that, according to COOKFOX, is the buildings organizing element. The lobbys columns that sinuously fold into the ceiling plane are gleaming white. A 300-seat theater is sited above the lobby level that can accommodate plays, school events, and more.The chapel, COOKFOX said, is one of the new buildings most thoughtful spaces. (Ines Leong)In total, the new addition has five gardens, designed in collaboration with Terrain NYC. These spaces can function simultaneously as classrooms and outdoor labs, aside from leisure. One terrace is specifically catered for dining, another is for prayer. One-hundred different types of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, sedums, and vines were planted. The chapel, COOKFOX noted, is the additions most iconic space thanks to its domed apse, slender pilasters, and attractive lighting features. The space is meant to provide room for respite and contemplation.Terrain NYC ideated five gardens at the new building, including on its rooftop. (Ines Leong)Marymount Schools new addition achieved LEED Gold certification.

The Detroit Cultural District was honored with the prestigious Partners in Progress Award at the 2024 Bay Urban Visioning Awards on October 9. The award was presented at the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain during the WRLDCTY global forum and Bay Awards Summit, celebrating pioneering urban initiatives that demonstrate visionary collaboration and long-term impact. Winning the inaugural Bay Award for our Cultural Center Guiding Plan is an incredible honor, recognizing the collaborative spirit driving Detroits revitalization, said Susan Mosey, interim executive director of the Detroit Cultural District. This award affirms that our partnership stands among global leaders, demonstrating how public and private entities can unite to shape a future centered on inclusivity, culture, and sustainability.Bilbao Metropoli 30, a public-private association comprising over 140 stakeholders, launched the inaugural edition of The Bay Urban Visioning Awards. These awards aim to recognize and commend international urban projects with the potential to inspire and motivate professionals involved in urban development. Bilbao, the host city, is globally acclaimed for its remarkable ability to reinvent itself, having transformed from an industrial center into a world-renowned cultural metropolis. The Partners in Progress award aims to find projects from around the world that have developed public-private collaboration initiatives that substantially improve the competitiveness and well-being of their citizens. The Bay Awards received more than 130 international project entries, representing all five continents. The jury members carefully selected 15 initiatives and projects that have shaped a long-term, sustainable, and collaborative vision for their urban environments. The other two finalists in this category included:PazosPeace and Opportunities Strategy Colombia | Valle del CaucaPalmiraRamallahs Active Aging Initiatives Palestine | RamallahThe award-winning project, the Cultural Center Planning Initiative, exemplifies the power of public-private collaboration. The initiative brings together 12 leading cultural institutions, local government, academia, and private partners to reimagine Detroits 83-acre Cultural Center. With a focus on sustainability, public space innovation, and digital connectivity, the CCPI addresses critical challenges such as climate adaptation, social inclusion, and equitable access to technology.(Courtesy Detroit Cultural District)Building on this collaborative momentum, the initiative is designed to actively engage residents from the City of Detroit and outlying counties through community workshops, design presentations, and public events. This commitment to public involvement ensures that all Detroiters play a central role in shaping the districts future.As Anya Sirota, principal of Akoaki and lead architect of the project, reflected: This recognition highlights the CCPI as more than just a collection of designed spacesit represents a governance framework that brought together diverse partners around a shared vision. Collaboration, though complex, was crucial in creating public spaces that reflect the values and aspirations of our community. The CCPIs impact extends through events like DLECTRICITY, Educators Night, and the New Standards Jazz Series, which infuse Detroits Cultural Center with new energy and innovative programming. The launch of the Detroit Cultural District in March 2024 ensures that these efforts will continue to foster regional culture, innovation, and inclusivity.Recognizing Global LeadershipThe award was judged by a distinguished panel of urban thought leaders, including:Christian Basonformer CEO of Danish Design CenterGabriella Gmez-Montfounder and CEO of ExperimentalistaSophie HoweFirst Future Generations Commissioner for WalesGeci Karuri-SebinaAfrican Centre for Cities; associate professor at Wits School of GovernanceBruce Katzcofounder of New Localism Advisors and received the Heinz Award in Public Policy (2006)David Millermanaging director of C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and EconomyCarlos Morenoassociate professor at Paris IAEPanthon Sorbonne; cofounder of ETI Chair; and promoter of 15-Minute CityFarah Nazhead of innovation and ESG in Middle East and AfricaLarry Ng LHformer managing director of World Cities Summit and former prize secretary of the Lee Kuan Yew World City PrizeCarmen Santanaarchitect and partner of ARCHIKUBIK and cofounder of @kubikCharles Landryexpert on creativity and urban changeGreg ClarkGlobal Fellow of Urban Land Institute and former chair of OECD LEED Forum of Cities and RegionsThe jury praised the CCPI for being an ambitious, holistic, and transformational project that showcases what can be achieved when diverse stakeholders unite around a shared vision. It highlighted the initiatives role in reimagining Detroits future by promoting sustainable mobility and shifting away from car-dependent urban models. Its gratifying to receive the award from such a distinguished juryindividuals who are at the forefront of global conversations on urban regeneration, cultural infrastructure, and public space design, said Olivier Philippe, principal of Agence Ter and lead landscape architect of the CCPI. This award is a reminder of the plans enduring relevance and its potential to shape Detroits future as it evolves.Fundraising Efforts for the CCPIThe Cultural Center Planning Initiative was originally incubated under Midtown Detroit, Inc., over the past seven years before transferring to the Detroit Cultural District in March 2024. As the initiative enters its next phase, the Detroit Cultural District is fundraising to redevelop the underground parking deck at Woodward Avenue and Farnsworth Street, owned by the Detroit Institute of Arts. This first capital phase includes the installation of a green roof, aligning with the CCPIs sustainability goals.(Courtesy Detroit Cultural District)To date, the initiative has raised $29.15 million toward the master plan, public wi-fi installation, cultural programming, and parking deck redevelopment. To fully realize this transformative vision, the Detroit Cultural District must raise an additional $18 million to complete the redevelopment of the underground parking deck. This project is critical to supporting the districts infrastructure needs, while the planned green roof installation will further align with the initiatives environmental sustainability goals. Current funders of the CCPI include:State of Michigan AppropriationWilliam Davidson FoundationFred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family FoundationKnight FoundationGilbert Family FoundationHudson Webber FoundationCommunity Foundation for Southeast MichiganRalph C. Wilson, Jr. FoundationThe Kresge FoundationWalters Family FoundationWayne State UniversityNational Endowment for the ArtsMichigan Arts and Culture CouncilFor more information about the Detroit Cultural Center Association and the Cultural Center Planning Initiative, please visit https://www.midtownculturalconnections.com or contact Annmarie Borucki at [emailprotected].About Detroit Cultural DistrictLaunched in 2024, Detroit Cultural District is a nonprofit organization that represents 12 of Detroits arts, cultural, and educational organizations, including The Carr Center, College for Creative Studies, Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Public Library, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, International Institute of Metro Detroit, Michigan Science Center, The Scarab Club, University of Michigan, Wayne State University and The Wright Museum.About The Bay Urban Visioning AwardsThe Bay Urban Visioning Awards, organized by Bilbao Metropoli 30, celebrate global urban projects that address todays most critical challenges and drive long-term transformation. The awards spotlight initiatives that foster collaboration, sustainability, and urban well-being, offering inspiration for cities worldwide.

sdecoret - stock.adobe.comNewsSchwarz Group partners with Google on EU sovereign cloudPartnership with Europes biggest retailer will offer client-side encryption and ensure data doesnt leave GermanyByCliff Saran,Managing EditorPublished: 15 Nov 2024 11:45 Google has partnered with retail giant Schwarz Group to deliver what the pair claim is truly secure and sovereign cloud-based collaboration for German and European regulated industries.Through the partnership, Schwarz Groups StackIT, the cloud provider for the retailer, which operates as an independent company offering sovereign cloud capabilities, will provide client-side encryption of customers Google Workspace data.StackIT said customers data will remain resident within the European Union (EU), with full redundancy offered by backups hosted solely in its European datacentres to meet customer demands around data protection, data residency and data resiliency.Germany and the EU have until now lacked enterprise-grade cloud collaboration solutions that fully address the sovereignty requirements of regulated industries, including ensuring all data is secured and backed up on local soil with absolutely no opportunity for access by foreign nations or platform providers, said Rolf Schumann, co-CEO of Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group.Our partnership and new offering with Google Cloud will fill this gap with an entirely new business model.Client-side encryption means Google has no access to customers data. According to Schwarz and Google, this safeguards the sovereignty of not only Schwarz Group, but also all customers who value the independence of their operations, giving them full confidence that their data is always in their control.This new partnership will enable the companies of Schwarz Group to combine its leadership in digital transformation with Google Clouds strengths in productivity, collaboration and security, enabled by our cutting-edge AI, said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. Together, we are opening up a world of new, sovereign opportunities for European organisations to innovate and build on our joint solutions, accelerating a new era of innovation.Read more about data sovereigntyUK governments M365 use under scrutiny: Microsofts hold on government IT is under scrutiny, following a disclosure to a Scottish policing body that saw the software giant advise that it cannot guarantee data sovereignty in Microsoft 365.NHS data sovereignty: Amid security concerns and AI advances, a majority of the British public still trusts the NHS to store and analyse their health data, but would prefer it remains domiciled in the UK.Through the partnership, Google Clouds security will be integrated with those of XM Cyber, Schwarz Digits hybrid cloud security company. This integrated offering will then be distributed to customers via the Google Cloud Marketplace.According to Google and Schwartz, this integrated security will help German and European organisations, particularly those in highly regulated industries, raise the bar on their enterprise and multi-cloud security. In addition, XM Cybers Continuous Exposure Management will be embedded into the sovereign Google Workspace office productivity suite offered to European enterprises.This partnership changes the game for regulated industry players in Europe by removing the sovereignty and security concerns that often hold back more ambitious adoption of the cloud for productivity and collaboration, said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud. Our alliance with companies of Schwarz Group will enable entire industries in Europe to deliver digital innovation with security and compliance at its core.Schwarz Group is Europes largest retailer, and the fourth-largest in the world. The company plans to transition its global office workforce to Google Workspace. The partnership with Google, according to Schwarz Group, enables critical workplace data to be protected against third-party access including foreign government institutions, and also transferred to alternate service providers if needed.Switching to Google Workspace is an important step for us out of legacy and into innovative, efficient and future-proof cloud-based collaboration, said Christian Mller, Co-CEO of Schwarz Digits. Google Workspace is the most secure and reliable productivity platform in the industry today, and we expect our organisation-wide migration to have significant flow-on benefits to all areas of operations from simplifying IT management to rendering our point-of-sale workflows significantly more efficient.In The Current Issue:Interview: Niall Robinson, head of product innovation, Met OfficeIAM: Enterprises face a long, hard road to improveDownload Current IssueDapr dresses up for CNCF project graduation + Diagrid delights Open Source InsiderPatent troll-busting: CNCF launches Cloud-Native Heroes Challenge CW Developer NetworkView All Blogs

The DUKE & ROY Hi-Fi Stereo Turntable System has an authentic oak wood design in a user-friendly ... [+] turntable with a simple setup for playing vinyl or streaming audio over Bluetooth.GadhouseIf you fancy getting back into vinyl or youre someone younger who wants to try the medium out for the first time, then Gadhouse has launched a flagship turntable and speaker combo which its called DUKE & ROY.This new product is a complete hi-fi system in a box and comes with support for AptX HD Bluetooth, an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge for playing records and pair of hi-fi speakers.The DUKE & ROY Hi-Fi Stereo Turntable System has an authentic oak wood design in a user-friendly turntable with a simple setup for playing vinyl or streaming audio over Bluetooth.The whole system is made from real oak and sports a classic design alongside clear sound. The system is designed for simplicity and the DUKE & ROY includes everything necessary for to start listening to records straight out of the box. No additional components or complex setup required.The new flagship Gadhouse turntable comes with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. GadhouseGadhouse says its latest system offers a balanced sound, intuitive design and good value for money, letting music lovers to enjoy the warmth of analog audio with the clarity of modern amplification.MORE FOR YOUThe DUKE Oak Turntable has a vintage feel thanks to its use of oak and the overall design pairs with the ROY Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speakers which have a lively sound and rich tone, striking a balance of hi-fi level performance with an affordable price tag.Thanks to support for aptX HD Bluetooth streaming, users can send music from their smartphone to the system, creating an all-in-one audio setup with vinyl at its core but with streaming for music and podcasts in the mix. An optical input enables other sourced like CD players or a TV to be fed into the system making the DUKE & ROY system the centerpiece of any living space.Pricing & Availability: The Gadhouse DUKE & ROY audio system launches on November 16 and is priced at $990 / 779 / 935.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Mike Tyson (in black short) and Jake Paul (in silver short) exchange ... [+] punches during their heavyweight world titles of the Premiere Boxing Championship on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States on November 15, 2024. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty ImagesAlmost no one enjoyed Mike Tysons unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul, but nearly everyone is happy the 58-year-old boxing icon didnt get hurt in the fight.Paul admitted to taking it easy on Tyson, saying he didnt want to hurt someone who didnt need to be hurt. The viewership was off the charts, but unfortunately, Netflixs server strength wasnt up to snuff.Still, as you might expect, fighters from boxing and MMA flooded social media with reactions to the fight.Reigning PFL and Bellator womens featherweight champion Cris Cyborg posted an image of Tyson to pay homage to the legend despite his losing effort on Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Former welterweight boxing champion Andre Berto idolizes Tyson, and he admitted it was a tough watch seeing his idol look vulnerable.Former super welterweight champion Sergio Mora seemed to imply watching Jake Paul box circles around Tyson made him feel dirty.MORE FOR YOUFormer super lightweight champion Regis Prograis showed concern for Tyson as Paul landed a few whacking combinations during the eight-round fight.Former IBF super welterweight champion Raul Marquez never thought Tyson, at 58, had a chance, and he was right.Gervonta Davis had harsh criticism for Paul. Talksports Michael Benson captured this from Davis story on Instagram.Ryan Garcia hasnt won a world title, but it feels like he has. I also cut him slack because he hasnt had the best year regarding social media posts. However, this one was solid, and very few people will disagree with this take.If youve been entertained by Oscar De La Hoyas Clapback Thursday social media series, youll probably love this weeks episode.Terence Crawford is an admitted Tyson fan, but he didnt cut the legend much slack in this harsh critique of the 58-year-olds performance.Playfully, PFL SuperFights Champion Francis Ngannou says he has a bone to pick with Paul the next time he sees him.Tyson looked like an in-shape 58-year-old fighting an in-shape 27-year-old. Considering that, even if you didnt see the fight, you have a good idea of how it went.The first two rounds of the fight, which lasted eight two-minute rounds, were mildly competitive. Paul seemed cautious from the start, which appeared to be more about his concern for Tyson than worry about him getting starched by his opponents power.Paul was never in danger at any point in the fight, and while he landed a few hooks and straights on Tyson, the latter never looked too phased.When Tyson slowed the pace dramatically, Paul followed suit and tried to do just enough to keep the fans from going into an uproar.After the fight, Tyson told Ariel Helwani he believes he will fight again.He playfully named Logan Paul as a potential opponent, to which Logan responded, Id kill you. That remark didnt go over well with the crowd as it seemed a bit harsheven in jest.Helwani mentioned Canelo Alvarez as a potential opponent for Jake, but the latter said he wouldnt call him out because the Mexican legend needs him.While its likely true that Canelo will make more money fighting Paul than he would against anyone, it is still a stretch to say that he needs anyone.Lets hope Pauls next opponent is an active boxer with experience and some decent name recognition.

Key TakeawaysA popular WordPress security plugin called Really Simple Security has a major flaw that allows attackers to bypass authentication.With a threat score of 9.8/10, this flaw allows attackers to enter a site as administrators, with full access to make any changes they want.The flaw is yet to be fixed but another WordPress security plugin called Wordfence has been blocking as many attacks as it can.A newly discovered vulnerability in a popular WordPress security plugin has put over 4 million websites at risk.The plugin is called Really Simple Security which was initially launched as Really Simple SSL in 2015. Its initial purpose was simple it would allow you to Migrate your WordPress site to HTTPS/SSL.Later, it was developed into a full-fledged security solution that protected websites against external attacks, offered two-factor authentication, detected flaws, and generated SSL certificates.The reason why this plugin was so popular among website owners is because it was lightweight. You could choose which security functions you wanted for your site and the rest would be disabled in a way that they wont even load and slow your website.And so far, it has had amazing reviews as well. More than 97% of the reviews in the WordPress repository are five stars and only 1% of the reviews are rated 1 star.After offering such flawless performance during the year, the plugin was hit by a major flaw that is affecting all its versions from 9.0.0 to 9.1.1.1.This flaw allows any user to log in as an administrator and get full access to the site including site-level permissions. All that the attacker has to do is have the username of the particular user they are trying to log in as.This kind of flaw is called an Unauthenticated Access Vulnerability one of the most severe kinds of vulnerability that has been assigned a threat score of 9.8 out of 10.If an attacker successfully manages to compromise a site, the consequences can be huge. They might inject malware into it and attack all the users that come in contact or steal user data and spread harmful content.Wordfence, another security plugin for WordPress has also addressed the issue. Explaining the reason behind this vulnerability, it said that its likely caused by improper user check error handling in the two-factor REST API actions with the check_login_and_get_user function.In the meantime, the plugin has also blocked 310 such attacks in the last 24 hours and has urged users of Really Simple Security to update to the 9.1.2 version or higher.Add Techreport to Your Google News Feed Get the latest updates, trends, and insights delivered straight to your fingertips. Subscribe now! Subscribe now Krishi is an eager Tech Journalist and content writer for both B2B and B2C, with a focus on making the process of purchasing software easier for businesses and enhancing their online presence and SEO.Krishi has a special skill set in writing about technology news, creating educational content on customer relationship management (CRM) software, and recommending project management tools that can help small businesses increase their revenue.Alongside his writing and blogging work, Krishi's other hobbies include studying the financial markets and cricket. View all articles by Krishi Chowdhary Our editorial processThe Tech Reporteditorial policyis centered on providing helpful, accurate content that offers real value to our readers. We only work with experienced writers who have specific knowledge in the topics they cover, including latest developments in technology, online privacy, cryptocurrencies, software, and more. Our editorial policy ensures that each topic is researched and curated by our in-house editors. We maintain rigorous journalistic standards, and every article is 100% written byreal authors.

Key TakeawaysIn a podcast interview with AI influencer Lex Fridman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that human-level AI might be here by 2026.However, he also warned that a human-level AI needs to be handled with care one wrong move can lead to catastrophic damage.In a podcast on Monday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that a future with human-level AIs is not far away. In fact, it might happen as soon as 2026.The podcast was hosted by AI influencer Lex Fridman where Amodei was invited for an interview that went on for 5 hours. A lot of interesting topics were discussed, starting from Anthropics upcoming project to the timeline for superintelligent models and so on.Note: Human-level AIs basically refer to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) which many companies like OpenAI are already working on. AGI is a new state in which an AI model will be as competent as a human in every field.Comparing the progress in the AI industry to different education levels, Amodei said that the development is too rapid. Just last year we were at the undergraduate level, and the year before that we were at the high school level but this year, its safe to say that we are at the PhD level.At that pace, its safe to say that human-level AIs will reach us sooner than expected.Consequences of a Human-level AIAmodei warned that the early arrival of human-level AIs is not necessarily a good thing.Things that are powerful can do good things, and they can do bad things. With great power comes great responsibility. Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiHe also echoed the same concerns that many of us have had for a while now AI can turn evil and cause mass destruction.He said that throughout history, the correlation between high intelligence and the urge to cause destruction has been small. In simple terms, when a smart person turns evil, they are capable of causing much severe destruction.But throughout the history of humankind, there have been very few people who are intelligent and well-educated and still commit crimes.However, Amodei believes that this correlation will not hold true with AI. These machines are super intelligent but theres no sign yet that they can develop conscience. They also lack human traits like sympathy, empathy, and a moral sense of right and wrong. It is also not bothered by consequences like jail time, death penalty, or social ostracization.And without all this, nothing stops an AI machine from causing destruction once it turns evil.How Can AI Turn Evil?Some of you might think how will an AI turn evil? Well, it wont be anything like what science fiction movies have shown us. These models will not automatically develop a mind of their own one day and decide to torture us humans.However, there are many people with malicious intent who might try to manipulate these powerful systems to fulfill their own selfish greed. We are already seeing people use AI to create deepfakes and porn.But lets not get too ahead of ourselves and worry about things that are not here yet. This is just a prediction and a lot can go wrong that can delay this predicament.For instance, companies might run out of datasets to train their models, geopolitical tension might hamper the production of AI chips or there might be a lack of energy to support such high-level AI models.AI computing will also become more costly as the industry scales up which might make it difficult for most companies to pursue such ambitious projects.Add Techreport to Your Google News Feed Get the latest updates, trends, and insights delivered straight to your fingertips. Subscribe now! Subscribe now Krishi is an eager Tech Journalist and content writer for both B2B and B2C, with a focus on making the process of purchasing software easier for businesses and enhancing their online presence and SEO.Krishi has a special skill set in writing about technology news, creating educational content on customer relationship management (CRM) software, and recommending project management tools that can help small businesses increase their revenue.Alongside his writing and blogging work, Krishi's other hobbies include studying the financial markets and cricket. View all articles by Krishi Chowdhary Our editorial processThe Tech Reporteditorial policyis centered on providing helpful, accurate content that offers real value to our readers. We only work with experienced writers who have specific knowledge in the topics they cover, including latest developments in technology, online privacy, cryptocurrencies, software, and more. Our editorial policy ensures that each topic is researched and curated by our in-house editors. We maintain rigorous journalistic standards, and every article is 100% written byreal authors.

What just happened? Valve is celebrating Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a massive update, a temporary free giveaway of the full game, and a bundle including the two episodic expansions and new developer commentary. Additionally, a two-hour YouTube documentary sheds light on the canceled third expansion, revealing new details for fans. If you're one of the few Steam users who still doesn't own Half-Life 2, now is your chance to add Valve's blockbuster first-person shooter to your library permanently for free until November 18. The bundle also includes both follow-up episodes, plus the game has received a major update in celebration of its 20th anniversary.The patch doesn't overhaul the game's graphics to the extent of the upcoming RTX Remix mod, but it brings dozens of bug fixes, minor enhancements, and new features.Newly added Steam Workshop support makes it easier for players to discover and install the countless mods created for Half-Life 2 over the years. Players can now select the "Lost Coast" chapter directly from the game's main menu, and the developer commentary feature previously introduced in the episodic expansions is now integrated into the base game, with three and a half hours of new audio.The update also revises visual elements like lighting, grass, HDR effects, and draw distances. Additionally, menus and the HUD add support for various ultrawide aspect ratios and gamepad configurations. For those seeking nostalgia, players can toggle the lighting and effects from the game's original 2004 release.Meanwhile, Valve has released hours of archival footage on YouTube chronicling the development of Half-Life 2 and its episodes. Among the topics covered, the canceled Episode 3 is likely to be the most intriguing for fans. The documentary provides the first official details on the expansion in years.Through new footage and concept art, Valve reveals that Episode 3 would have largely taken place in the Arctic and introduced an ice gun. The developers confessed they could have easily shipped Episode 3 but ultimately didn't due to a lack of fresh ideas that could meet the company's quality standards. However, a group of fans is currently developing a free campaign inspired by a draft of Episode 3's plot, which series writer Marc Laidlaw published in 2017. // Related StoriesOther new videos include demonstrations from Siggraph 2000, E3 2002, and E3 2003. Valve also announced an expanded reprint of Raising the Bar, the book documenting Half-Life 2's development, which has been out of print since 2004. The second edition includes newly uncovered concept art from the three episodes.In tandem with Valve's celebrations, Nvidia has joined the festivities by unveiling a custom Half-Life 2-themed GeForce RTX 4080 Super graphics card. This GPU is designed to showcase the upcoming RTX Remix mod, which will add real-time path tracing and updated textures to the game. Fans can enter a contest on Nvidia's website to win the card, and the upcoming mod now has its own Steam page.

Netflix has been hyping up the Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul boxing match for months as one of the biggest streaming events in the companys history. But if tonights performance is any indication of what Netflixs sports streaming will look like, then the company is in trouble. From the start, the live stream has been hit with severe technical glitches, loss of sound, and very slow feeds during reload attempts.The only good news so far is that Netflix hasnt completely crashed. The glitch-filled performance suggests that Netflix successfully drew a large audience to stream the fight. But this isnt the first time that Netflixs streaming capabilities have been severely strained during a live broadcast. Fans on social media have been extremely vocal with their displeasure.Recommended VideosThings are going bad to worse. #netflix #tysonpaul pic.twitter.com/sjJutpr1Zq Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 16, 2024RelatedAs of the writing of this post, the main event hasnt started. So theres still a chance that Netflix can salvage the broadcast if the Tyson versus Paul bout isnt interrupted by any of these technical problems. But given the way that the evening has already gone, that seems unlikely.This calls into question Netflixs ability to pivot to live sports, including this years NFL Christmas games. And while WWE wrestling is not a sport, Netflix has also committed a large amount of money to begin streaming WWE Raw beginning in January 2025. That sports entertainment broadcast is regularly two to three hours long, and doesnt have these kinds of problems on USA Network. If Netflix cant figure out its live-streaming issues before Raw premieres, then the backlash from tonights Paul versus Tyson fight will pale in comparison.Editors Recommendations