🧠 MRI that reads your dreams

ALSO: Cars that can be mailed to you

Keith Bradford
October 12, 2023

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Here’s what’s happening today:

🤖 Sexual AI queries
🚗 Cars that can be mailed to you
🧠 MRI scan that can detect your dreams
🚀 and more!

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technology

🤖 New study shows 10% of all AI queries are sexual in nature

AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, are trained to answer various questions, from gardening tips to generating code but a new study of chatbot queries showed otherwise. Researchers analyzed 1 million real-world conversations with 25 large language models. Over five months and 150 languages, they found that although most queries were about coding, a notable number touched on unsafe topics and about 10% were about sexual things.

🚗 Swedish company creates flat-packed car that can be mailed to you

A company called Luvly is turning IKEA-style flat-packing into cars. Their first model, the O, is light and modular, reducing emissions from shipping. It’s designed for city commuting, has two 35-pound battery and packs for a 62-mile range. Priced at €10,000 ($10,500), it's shipped flat to dealerships for assembly. Luvly plans to license the flat-pack tech to big automakers, hoping to promote sustainability in the future of transportation.

science

🧠 New Japanese MRI scan can detect what you were dreaming about with 60% accuracy

Japanese scientists in Kyoto have made strides in "reading" dreams. Led by Professor Yukiyasu Kamitani, the team achieved a 60% accuracy rate using MRI scans to decipher images from the early sleep phase. Volunteers described dream images after brief awakenings, creating a database categorized into visual groups. In subsequent sleep tests, the team identified dream categories with 60% accuracy, showcasing the potential to decode dream content from sleep-associated brain activity.

🪨 NASA says new asteroid sample contains water and carbon

NASA has discovered water and carbon-rich samples from an asteroid! The samples were collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft from an asteroid named Bennu. Scientists believe these findings could provide insights into the origins of water on our planet and contribute to our understanding of the building blocks of life in the universe. This discovery marks a significant step in unraveling the mysteries of our cosmic neighborhood.

miscellaneous

💰 Advertising rates for Vegas Sphere start at $450,000 per day

Advertising on the MSG Sphere in the USA comes with a hefty price tag of $450,000 per week. This cutting-edge venue offers a unique and immersive experience for advertisers, reaching a broad audience. The high cost reflects the innovative technology and the potential impact on consumers. With state-of-the-art visuals and sound, advertisers can engage audiences in a memorable way. Despite the substantial investment, the MSG Sphere promises an unparalleled platform for brands aiming to make a lasting impression.

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