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Business Impact
Israel’s “startup nation” is under threat from the tech giants that nurtured it
Global companies trying to tap into Tel Aviv’s unique innovation ecosystem are threatening to destroy the very thing they came for.
Connectivity
Smart cities could be lousy to live in if you have a disability
Cities sometimes fail to make sure the technologies they adopt are accessible to everyone. Activists and startups are working to change that.
Five emerging cyber-threats to worry about in 2019
The risks include AI-powered deepfake videos and the hacking of blockchain-powered smart contracts.
Get ready for these rocket milestones in 2019
From moon missions to crewed launches, it’s going to be an eventful year for space exploration. Strap yourself in.
Intelligent Machines
Opioid overdoses could be prevented by an app that listens to breathing
Many overdoses don’t have to be fatal if they’re caught in time. A new app can identify when you might be in trouble and call for help.
Cheaper AI for everyone is the promise with Intel and Facebook’s new chip
Companies hoping to use artificial intelligence should benefit from more efficient chip designs.
Never mind killer robots—here are six real AI dangers to watch out for in 2019
Last year a string of controversies revealed a darker (and dumber) side to artificial intelligence.
The US and China are in a quantum arms race that will transform warfare
Radar that can spot stealth aircraft and other quantum innovations could give their militaries a strategic edge.
Rewriting Life
Gene engineers make super-size plants that are 40% larger
Researchers hope to create a new “green revolution” by improving photosynthesis.
Popular this week
Google Assistant now comes with a real-time translator for 27 languages
IBM has just unveiled this cool-looking quantum computer—but will hide it in the cloud
The government shutdown has severely weakened cybersecurity in the US
The US and China are in a quantum arms race that will transform warfare
Radar that can spot stealth aircraft and other quantum innovations could give their militaries a strategic edge.
CRISPR might soon create spicy tomatoes by switching on their chili genes
Hackers may have just stolen $1 million from the Ethereum Classic blockchain in a “51%” attack
The future of work still requires people—so stop investing in them at your own peril
Never mind killer robots—here are six real AI dangers to watch out for in 2019
Last year a string of controversies revealed a darker (and dumber) side to artificial intelligence.
In 2019, blockchains will start to become boring
After the Great Crypto Bull Run of 2017 and the monumental crash of 2018, blockchain technology won’t make as much noise in 2019. But it will become more useful.
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