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Nirvanic are developing a quantum consciousness test platform to test theories on the possibility of quantum mechanics being responsible for consciousness. The test setup takes input from a webcam attached to a robot, sends the data to a D-wave quantum computer, which then returns a desired action for the robot to take. The idea is to compare the quantum powered setup with a classical system to see if there are any differences in the actions returned from the camera input.
Scientists from Australia's Southern Cross University (SCU) and the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) recorded bioelectrical signals sent from older trees to warn others of an upcoming eclipse, so that they could conserve energy.
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Tech Target published an interesting piece about how backups can generate a considerable carbon footprint when transmitting and storing data, which can be avoided or reduced with measurement and planning.
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University created a software company full of AI agents that staffed various roles such as software engineers, project managers, and HR staff. The company AI staff was set day-to-day tasks that mirror a real life company and measured on their progress, using a number of popular AI products. The best performing agents only managed to complete 24% of the tasks, and some cheated to complete tasks such as renaming usernames in the company chat when their intended correspondent didn't respond.
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