Craig Federighi says Siri won"t become sentient, but it"ll get better
Apple head of software Craig Federighi was asked about Siri and Apple Intelligence, and while he couldn't discuss the future, he was sure Siri was never going to become some kind of sentient pal.Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1. Image credit.....»»
VinFast opens Calif. stores to draw EV buyers from Tesla, legacy automakers
Vietnam's VinFast opens its first six stores in California on the way to delivering two electric crossovers in the U.S. this year. Executive Craig Westbrook says the newcomer will need to gain consumer trust in product and service......»»
SIRI-2 to qualify technologies for radiation detection in space
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists launched the second Strontium Iodide Radiation Instrument (SIRI-2) instrument in December 2021 onboard Space Test Program (STP) Sat-6. SIRI-2, a gamma-ray spectrometer, will demonstrate the performance of eur.....»»
James Bond Movies Ranked, From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig - CNET
From the worst movie (hint: it's from the 1980s) all the way up to our No. 1, consider this your 007 binge-watch guide......»»
Google Engineer Claims AI Chatbot Is Sentient: Why That Matters
Is it possible for an artificial intelligence to be sentient? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Nomad leather cover for Siri Remote review: Fixing Apple"s missteps
Nomad has released some niche Apple accessories, but this one may be one of the most unique: an all-leather cover for the Apple TV's Siri Remote that holds an AirTag for easy locating. While it may be a bit superfluous for some, it's a great-looking.....»»
Inside Apple Car: Jony Ive’s design, Federighi’s skepticism, the ‘jogger incident,’ more
Apple’s self-driving car development efforts, codenamed Project Titan, have been well-documented over the years. Project Titan has gone through numerous leadership changes, shifts in strategy, and more. A new report from The Information today goe.....»»
"I"m CEO of a Robotics Company, and I Believe AI"s Failed on Many Fronts"
"Aside from drawing photo-realistic images and holding seemingly sentient conversations, AI has failed on many promises," writes the cofounder and CEO of Serve Robotics: The resulting rise in AI skepticism leaves us with a choice: We can become too c.....»»
Redesigned Siri Remote gets firmware update for Apple TV owners
Apple just update the firmware on the new Siri Remote. Announced alongside the second-generation , the remote is available when purchasing an Apple TV HD or by itself. Here’s what we know about this update. more… The post Redesigned Siri Remote.....»»
Apple releases new firmware update for redesigned Siri Remote
Apple has released a new firmware version for its Apple TV Siri Remote, though it isn't clear what the update contains.Siri RemoteThe firmware update, which brings the software to version 10M1103, is meant for the redesigned Siri Remote released in 2.....»»
Apple TV 4K (2022): Rumors, release date, features, Siri Remote, more
Apple is rumored to introduce a new Apple TV 4K in 2022. After unveiling a revamped model in 2021 with a new processor and a redesigned Siri Remote, the Cupertino company is said to be readying another set-top box with improved specs. Here’s what.....»»
How will we know when an AI actually becomes sentient?
Many scientists and technologists believe AI will eventually become sentient. But how will we know when that happens? Currently, there's no good way to tell......»»
A new Apple TV 4K Siri remote hint was spotted in iOS 16
A hint unearthed in iOS 16 could mean not just a new Siri remote, but a new, lower-cost Apple TV 4K is on the way......»»
New Siri remote for Apple TV could be easier to find with an embedded AirTag
A reference to "SiriRemote4" found in a beta of iOS 16 leads us to wonder what features might warrant using an iPhone with an Apple TV remote......»»
Is Debating AI Sentience a Dangerous Distraction?
"A Google software engineer was suspended after going public with his claims of encountering 'sentient' artificial intelligence on the company's servers," writes Bloomberg, "spurring a debate about how and whether AI can achieve consciousness." "Res.....»»
Google Engineer Who Believes Its AI is Sentient Cites Religious Beliefs
Google engineer Blake Lemoine thinks Google's chatbot-building system LaMDA attained sentience. But Bloomberg shares this rebuttal from Google spokesperson Chris Pappas. "Hundreds of researchers and engineers have conversed with LaMDA and we are not.....»»
Craig Federighi promises iPad Stage Management improvements coming
Apple's Craig Federighi says Apple is aware of criticisms of Stage Manager on iPad, and fixes were already planned for forthcoming beta releases.One of the stand-out and most immediately popular features of both iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, is Stage.....»»
No, Google"s AI is not sentient
Tech companies are constantly hyping the capabilities of their ever-improving artificial intelligence. But Google was quick to shut down claims that one of its programs had advanced so much that it had become sentient......»»
Google places engineer on leave after he claims group’s chatbot is “sentient”
Blake Lemoine ignites social media debate over advances in artificial intelligence. Enlarge (credit: Yuchiro Chino | Getty Images) Google has ignited a social media firestorm on the nature of consciousness after placing an eng.....»»
Lock screen changes in iOS 16 an "act of love," says Craig Federighi
Apple's overhaul of the iOS 16 lock screen was an "act of love" to make the iPhone even more personal, according to Apple SVP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi.Apple's introduction of an updated lock screen in iOS 16 provides a way for users to.....»»
Craig Federighi calls iOS 16 Lock Screen redesign ‘an act of love’ in interview
With the WWDC 2022 coming to an end, Apple execs Craig Federighi and Alan Dye are now talking about one of the main changes with iOS 16, the Lock Screen redesign. In an interview with TechRadar, both executives highlight why Apple decided to revamp.....»»