The article details the launch of Logical Intelligence, a startup co-founded by AI pioneer Yann LeCun, which is pursuing a distinct approach to artificial general intelligence (AGI). Unlike current large language models that rely on vast datasets, the company's core technology, called the Logical Neural Network (LNN), is designed to learn and reason based on …
A recent study published in the journal BMJ Medicine examined the effects of microdosing psychedelics on depression and anxiety, comparing them to a placebo. The research, led by Balázs Szigeti from Imperial College London, involved participants who self-supplied substances like psilocybin truffles and followed their own dosing schedules. The study found that both the microdosing …
The North Atlantic right whale population, one of the world's most endangered large whale species, is experiencing a notable increase in births, with 19 calves documented in the 2024 season. This represents the highest number since 2015 and offers a glimmer of hope for a species with fewer than 360 individuals remaining. However, scientists and …
The article reports on the rapid adoption of Moltbot, a new AI assistant, within Silicon Valley's tech community. It describes how the tool, which began as an internal productivity hack, has gone viral, with developers and executives using it for tasks ranging from code debugging to drafting emails. The piece examines the reasons behind its …
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the symbolic Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to a global catastrophe. This adjustment reflects heightened risks from the ongoing war in Ukraine, the increased danger of nuclear escalation, and the persistent threats of climate change and disruptive technologies. The …
A surge in electricity demand from data centers, particularly those powering artificial intelligence, is driving a significant expansion of natural gas power plants in the United States. This trend marks a reversal from recent years of declining fossil fuel reliance for electricity generation. Utilities and power producers are planning dozens of new gas plants to …
The article reports on a new AI startup, Logical Intelligence, which is pursuing an alternative approach to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Co-founded by individuals connected to Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun, the company is developing a system based on 'energy-based models' (EBMs). This contrasts with the dominant transformer architecture used by most large …
A recent study suggests that the perceived benefits of microdosing psychedelics for depression may be largely due to the placebo effect. The research found that participants who believed they were taking small amounts of substances like psilocybin reported similar improvements in mood and well-being as those who actually microdosed. Notably, the study also compared these …
The North Atlantic right whale population is experiencing a significant increase in births, with 19 new calves documented this season, the highest number since 2015. This surge offers a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered species, which has fewer than 360 individuals remaining. However, scientists and conservationists caution that this positive development does not …
The article reports on the rapid adoption of a new AI assistant named Moltbot within Silicon Valley's tech community. It describes how the tool, which began as a viral experiment, has evolved into a sophisticated productivity aid used by developers and executives for tasks ranging from code generation to strategic planning. The piece examines the …
