Superintelligent AI in space could explain the Fermi Paradox

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing to have a disruptive impact on ever more parts of humanity. But what does it mean in the long run? A new paper, available in pre-print on arXiv from Austrian researcher Sergey Ivliev, extrapolates what the wide scale adoption of AI means for the future of humanity in space — and in particular what it means for the ultimate question of whether we’re truly alone in the galaxy or not.A framework for much of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence came from famous physicist Enrico Fermi, who simply asked “Where is everybody?” at a lunchtime discussion…

Examining the challenges Belgium presents for USMNT

SEATTLE — Belgium spent the first week of this World Cup looking strangely ordinary. By the time the Round of 16 arrived, the Red Devils had reminded everyone exactly why they remain one of the world’s most dangerous teams. Belgium limped through scoreless stretches against Egypt and Iran, producing just…

Patrick Ewing joins Wizards staff as an assistant coach

Patrick Ewing is returning to coaching after serving as an ambassador for the Knicks the last two seasons. The legendary forward who remains one of the greatest Knicks players ever — present throughout their recent championship run and parade, too — has joined the Wizards staff as an assistant coach,…

Late NBA legend honored with college basketball showcase

It’s been two years since Bill Walton’s passing, but the basketball world is still finding new ways to honor him. On Wednesday, the San Diego State men’s basketball team and Sports San Diego announced the creation of the “Bill Walton Classic,” a hoops showcase that’ll pay homage to the two-time…

Watch an AI-powered table tennis robot beat elite players

— Net BounceThe world of table tennis may be in for a shake-up after Sony’s AI division unveiled Ace — an autonomous robot that can compete with expert table tennis players.Using a combination of high-speed cameras and proprietary state-of-the-art hardware, Ace scored 16 unchallenged points, or “aces,” after serving against multiple…

The deadly dangers of a triathlon — no matter how experienced you are

When tragedy strikes at one of the most grueling sporting competitions on Earth, it would be easy to assume that a lack of preparation was to blame. Unfortunately, the unseen dangers remain even for the most well-trained athletes. Mara Flávia, a 38-year-old Brazilian influencer and triathlete, drowned during the open-water swimming…

Trump says Iran won’t execute 8 women after he demanded their release

WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Wednesday that Iran will no longer execute eight women after he pleaded Tuesday for their freedom — calling it “very good news” in a social media post. “I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in…

In-N-Out partners with legendary LA radio station in major venue upgrade

Talk about a Double-Double of SoCal icons. Burger giant In-N-Out is teaming up with alt-rock radio staple KROQ to give the station’s famed Wilshire Boulevard performance hub a major glow-up — rebranding it as the In-N-Out Burger Sound Space at KROQ, according to a news release from Audacy. The revamped venue…

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