New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share.
Here’s a summary of some key happenings in the crypto world this week (as of March 8th, 2024):
Bitcoin on the Rise:
- Price surge: Bitcoin has been on a tear, reaching near its all-time high again, close to $69,000 (Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/digital-assets/news/).
- Golden Cross: Technical analysts are pointing to a “golden cross” pattern, which historically indicates a potential bull run for Bitcoin (Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/cryptocurrency).
- Institutional Interest: Increased institutional support, like BlackRock considering Bitcoin ETFs, is seen as a positive sign for the market (Cointelegraph: https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-happened-in-crypto-today).
Ethereum Update:
- Price bump: Ethereum’s price also hit a multi-year high, reaching $4,000 for the first time since 2021, likely riding the wave of Bitcoin’s rise (Cointelegraph: https://cointelegraph.com/tags/cryptocurrencies).
- Dencun Upgrade: This potential upgrade for Ethereum could lead to near-zero transaction fees for Layer-2 blockchains, making them even more attractive (Coindesk: https://coindesk.com/).
Other Interesting Developments:
- Crypto crime: Law enforcement continues to crack down on crypto crime, with a significant network being shut down this week (Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/cryptocurrency).
- Bitcoin Ordinals: A new trend of inscribing data onto the Bitcoin blockchain, similar to NFTs, has emerged with the Oyl wallet raising funds from prominent investors (Coindesk: https://coindesk.com/).
Keep in mind: The crypto market is volatile, and these are just some of the recent events. It’s important to do your own research before making any investment decisions.
Here’s a glimpse into some of the interesting developments in the world of AI this week (as of March 8th, 2024):
Ethical Considerations:
- Pace of Innovation: The speed of advancements in AI is raising concerns about keeping up with proper ethical considerations (AI Weekly: https://aiweekly.co/).
- UN and Bias: A UN study highlights potential bias against women in popular AI tools (AI Weekly: https://aiweekly.co/).
Research Advancements:
- Introspective AI: Researchers are developing “introspective” AI models that can learn from their mistakes and improve performance through self-evaluation (Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/artificial_intelligence.htm).
- Robot Recognition: New AI tech is giving robots a significant boost in object recognition capabilities (Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/artificial_intelligence.htm).
Applications in Focus:
- Fraudulent Activity: Deepfakes created by AI are being used to trick employees into large financial transfers (The Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/us).
- Healthcare Software Design: AI is being utilized to streamline the design process for healthcare software potentially leading to faster development of critical tools (Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/artificial_intelligence.htm).
Industry News:
- Open Robotics Project: Hugging Face, a popular platform for AI tools, is launching an open-source project focused on robotics development (AI News: https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/artificial-intelligence-news/).
- Ex-Google Engineer Case: A former Google engineer is facing charges for allegedly stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese firms (AI Weekly: https://aiweekly.co/).
These are just a few examples, and you can find more details by following these resources:
- AI Weekly: https://aiweekly.co/
- Science Daily – Artificial Intelligence News: https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/artificial_intelligence.htm
- Last Week in AI: https://lastweekin.ai/
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.
