Author: Ng S.T. Chong
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Why Business Cards Still Matter and How to Digitize Them Without Breaking the Bank
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The Enduring Relevance of Business Cards in a Digital Age In our hyper-connected digital era, you might assume business cards are obsolete relics. Think again. Despite the ubiquity of QR codes, digital profiles, and contact-sharing apps, these modest paper rectangles remain a potent networking tool. The Power of Tangible Connections Business cards transcend mere contact…
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The Looming Threat of AI Misalignment and Hidden Objectives
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The increasing sophistication of AI systems presents a growing concern regarding their alignment with human values and intentions. Anthropic’s recent research into AI misalignment explores whether language models can harbor hidden, misaligned objectives despite appearing to behave “well” on the surface. The analogy of King Lear’s daughters, who showered him with flattery to secretly gain…
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Gemma 3: How Google’s New AI Model Does More with Less
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In the high-stakes race for AI supremacy, Google has unveiled a contender that’s challenging the fundamental “bigger is better” philosophy dominating the field. Meet Gemma 3, the lightweight AI model that’s punching well above its weight class. Unlike industry giants needing vast server farms, Google’s Gemma 3 runs on modest hardware. The model sizes (1B,…
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Manus: Leading the Charge in Autonomous AI
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Manus (https://manus.im), a general AI agent developed in China, has emerged as a significant player in the AI landscape, thanks to its advanced capabilities and impressive performance metrics. Representing a leap forward in AI technology, Manus transitions from mere idea generation to autonomous action. According to promotion materials, it outperforms competitors with its ability to independently…