Tech News Summary 19 Mar 2024

AI-Powered NPCs in Video Games

• Ubisoft leads in gaming innovation with AI-powered NPCs that players can converse with, potentially transforming player interactions.

Nuclear Weapons in Space: A Global Threat

• Discussions intensify over the risks nuclear weapons in space pose to worldwide safety.

AI and Elections: Ethics in the Spotlight

• As elections approach, the ethical implications of AI in political processes draw attention.

Resurgence of Gamergate

• Renewed concerns over toxicity in gaming communities arise amid a potential return of Gamergate-related issues.

Nvidia's High-Performance AI Chip

• The Blackwell B200 GPU is revealed by Nvidia, claimed to be the 'world's most powerful chip' for AI tasks.

Meta's Threads Features Trending Topics

• With Meta's Threads' 'Today's topics', users gain insight into trending discussions in the US.

Amazon Prime Growth in India

• India's contribution to Amazon Prime Video subscriptions hints at the service's expanding global market.

Google DeepMind Analyzes Soccer Tactics

• DeepMind's new AI tool offers groundbreaking insights into soccer game strategies.

Facebook's Increased Poking Activity

• Facebook witnesses a spike in 'poking', indicating shifting user engagement on the platform.

References

1. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology
2. https://www.theverge.com/
3. https://www.wired.com/
4. https://www.technewsworld.com/