New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share.
Coinbase Bytes reported, The total amount of funding crypto and blockchain companies have received since 2017, according to The Block Research, is $90 billion. Bank of America and Wells Fargo have said they are offering Bitcoin ETFs to selected high net worth investors. As the supply of BTC falls, I believe the price will rise.
Total market cap of all crypto is now $2.3 trillion. BTC is more than 52% of the total.
The world of AI is buzzing with activity. Here are some of the hottest recent headlines in AI Research and Development:
- AI system self-organizes to develop features of brains of complex organisms: Researchers created an AI system capable of self-organizing into structures resembling the interconnected neurons found in the brains of complex organisms. This advancement paves the way for exploring the potential of AI in mimicking biological intelligence. (https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/artificial_intelligence/)
- AI Can ‘lie and BS’ Like Its Maker, but Still Not Intelligent Like Humans:Researchers explored the ability of large language models (LLMs) to generate deceptive or misleading text, highlighting ethical considerations and limitations in current AI capabilities. (https://www.eurasiareview.com/26112023-ai-can-lie-and-bs-like-its-maker-but-still-not-intelligent-like-humans/)
- New Soft Robots Roll Like Tires, Spin Like Tops and Orbit Like Moons: This development showcases the growing versatility of soft robotics, using inflatable structures for locomotion and manipulation tasks. (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221207163036.htm)
I have appeared in two new articles this month:
Sun and Surf Magazine of Palm Coast, FL published, “AI: Should We Fear it or Embrace it?”
A new magazine in Ridgefield, CT called Ridgefield City Lifestyle has published, “AI and Healthcare: A conversation with Dr. John patrick about how AI is transforming the healthcare space“
Following are videos of talks I gave this year. I have been fortunate to be able to share my thoughts on technology with a number of groups.
On September 14, I gave a talk on AI at the Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield, CT.
On July 21, I gave a lecture on AI @FoundersHallCT. I wan’t sure how many would turn out. It was a lot. Great interest in the topic. In addition to current events and outlooks, I told the audience about Robot Attitude: How Robots and Artificial Intelligence Will Make Our Lives Better.
On March 8th I was the guest speaker at the first meeting of Probus in Palm Coast, Florida on March 8. Probus is a worldwide organization of retired and semi-retired men and women who come together to make new friends, learn new things, and have fun. There are over 4,000 Probus clubs in more than 100 countries, with over 400,000 members. Probus clubs are non-political, non-sectarian, and non-profit. They are self-governing and autonomous, and each club sets its own policies and activities.
On March 30, I gave my 12th annual lecture called Tech Talk at Hammock Dunes Club in Palm Coast, Florida where I live in the winter.
On March 23, gave a town hall-like speech and Q&A with the IT special interest group (SIG) of the New York Executive Forum. The event was via Zoom.
On April 19, I gave a talk and Q&A with a group of Union Carbide retirees. Some years ago, Union Carbide had its headquarters about a mile from where I live in Connecticut. The event was via Zoom.
There are many more videos of my lectures, interviews, etc. on my YouTube channel which you can find here.
