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Quantum hardware may be a good match for AI

Ars Technica

This week, a couple of commercial interests are releasing a draft of a paper describing how to get classical image data into a quantum processor (actually, two different processors) and perform a basic AI image classification. All of which gives us a great opportunity to discuss why quantum AI may be more than just hype.

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AI’s hype isn’t going to be simply star-studded 

TechCrunch

While Kutcher’s firm has been around for a long time and has lived through enough hype cycles to not be easily swayed one way or another, the filing made me curious. Especially since crypto, the hype train’s ol’ favorite sector, has sputtered and struggled in recent months? It’s complicated, and I may be entirely wrong.

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A new AI test is outwitting OpenAI, Google models, among others

Mashable Tech

But experts like Gary Marcus and Yann LeCun say the technology isn't there yet and it doesn't take an expert to see how fueling AGI hype is advantageous to AI companies seeking major investments. playing Go and image recognition)" read the announcement. AI systems are already superhuman in many specific domains (e.g.,

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Chasing hype is human nature: The tyranny of startup trends

TechCrunch

I think it’s important that we explicitly discuss something that every VC instinctively knows: The hype around a given business or category has become a form of bias for investors and founders when vetting ideas to pursue. But that’s the rule with mega-hyped markets. The hype-driven race to the bottom. What does that look like?

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A decade of fintech failures: 4 innovations that didn’t live up to the hype

TechCrunch

Rather, this piece will focus on fintech ideas that received some degree of initial hype and momentum, but ultimately did not live up to their promise. Image Credits: Grant Easterbrook The technology was very impressive, but the idea did not go mainstream. Below is a picture of what this looked like.

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OnePlus is trying to jump on Samsung’s folding phone hype

The Verge

Image: OnePlus. We’ll see what’s real and what’s hype at 10AM ET on Wednesday. Samsung’s August Unpacked event is scheduled to take place tomorrow with foldables and wearables tossed about, but it appears that OnePlus has a thirst for attention that simply can’t wait. View this post on Instagram.

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The best and worst moments from the 2025 Oscars

Mashable Tech

Credit: Frank Micelotta / Disney via Getty Images A surprise song, a Substance -skit, and back-and-forths with both Adam Sandler and Nick Offerman were just some of the elements that made Conan O'Brien's hosting so much fun to watch. The best Conan O'Brien as Oscars host A great host! You'll know it when you see it.

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