Photo courtesy of Code VA Facebook page. RICHMOND-Increasing access to computer science education for Virginia’s K-12 students is a vital part of growing the commonwealth’s tech sector. The topic was part of the discussion during RVA757 Connects latest Virtual Innovation Spotlight webinar, which was held on March 1. RVA757 Connects […]
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Science & Tech Spotlight: Securing Data for a Post-Quantum World
Why This Matters While the emergence of quantum computers offers potential benefits, these computers could undermine the security of current encryption methods that protect sensitive information. If encryption methods able to withstand the capabilities of quantum computing are not developed and deployed soon, secure data could be decrypted as soon […]
Big Tech companies use cloud computing arms to pursue alliances with AI groups
Big Tech companies are aggressively pursuing investments and alliances with artificial intelligence start-ups through their cloud computing arms, raising regulatory questions over their role as both suppliers and competitors in the battle to develop “generative AI”. Google’s recent $300mn bet on San Francisco-based Anthropic is the latest in a string […]
IEEE Computer Society Experts Gauge the Future of Tech
Remote Healthcare & Wearables, Augmented Reality, and Software for the Edge2Cloud Continuum Lead the 2023 Technology Forecast LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS) reveals its Technology Predictions Report for 2023, featuring the top 19 technological advancements and trends anticipated to shape the industry […]
Aviation leaders call for better FAA tech funding after flight computer failure
CHICAGO — In the wake of a crippling computer system failure this week, aviation industry leaders are calling on Congress and the White House to better support and fund the Federal Aviation Administration’s efforts to modernize its outdated technology. Aviation safety advocates and industry experts say there were warning signs […]
Today’s jobs require digital skills. CT libraries provide tech support
Victoria Morrell was looking to rejoin the workforce last year, but she had some reservations. A teacher for many years, Morrell knew her skills were in demand, but she didn’t feel confident using the devices and software the profession requires today. “Technology has gone so quickly from the time I […]
Baidu Research Unveils Top 10 Tech Trends for 2023
BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu Research, a leading AI research lab initiated by Baidu, today released its predictions for the top 10 technology trends of 2023, including big models, digital-real convergence, virtual-real symbiosis, autonomous driving, robotics, scientific computing, quantum computing, privacy computing, ethics in technology, and sustainability. Baidu will […]
12 high-profile tech opportunities for those job hunting
This content was produced in partnership with ZipRecruiter. Contents Software Developer – Average Salary $110,000 Data Scientist – Average Salary $100,000 A.I. Specialist – Average Salary $125,000 IT Manager – Average Salary $150,000 DevOps Engineer – Average Salary $120,000 Computer Network Architect – Average Salary $120,000 Systems Analyst – Average […]
14 tech luminaries we lost in 2022
Some computer scientists have small, humble projects they don’t expect to succeed; others set out to change the world. Whether what they developed was a diversion, a means to an end, or a goal unto itself, these innovators shaped and reshaped our world with their brilliance and persistence. You may […]
At tech showcase, there’s an app for that
Software development major Alex Vergara, who is also a music producer, created his own music-streaming service, BeatsTree, and presented it at Thursday’s Technology Capstone Showcase. Grand Canyon University software development major and music producer Alex Vergara couldn’t find a music-streaming service that hit the perfect note, so he created BeatsTree. […]
online groups lift up women in tech
Tarika Barrett (centre) says that the technology sector struggles to retain female employees.Credit: Girls Who Code It’s no secret that science, technology, engineering and mathematics have a gender diversity problem. Children as young as six regard girls as being less interested than boys in computer science and engineering (A. Master […]
Philippe Laffont: from ‘repressed computer scientist’ to top tech investor
As a teenager, Philippe Laffont dreamt of working for Apple but, after graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he was turned down five times by the company in which he would later become a prominent investor. “I’m a repressed mediocre computer scientist,” the now 55-year old hedge fund manager […]
Dell Builds Tech for Quantum Computers to Interface with Conventional Systems
Dell is creating the building blocks to assimilate quantum computers into conventional IT infrastructures as it opens datacenters to new types of accelerated computers. The server-maker has created a blueprint for conventional server infrastructure to interface with the unique demands of quantum systems, which are considered significantly faster and solve […]
US curbs on China’s microchip industry could throttle Xi Jinping’s tech ambitions
Hong Kong CNN Business — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s push to “win the battle” in core technologies and bolster China’s position as a tech superpower could be severely undermined by Washington’s unprecedented steps to limit the sale of advanced chips and chip-making equipment to the country, analysts say. On October […]
Computer vision: What is it and how is it used? | by etermax tech | etermax technology | Oct, 2022
Discover how this discipline works hand in hand with artificial intelligence By Francisco Fernández, Project & Account Manager of etermax AI Labs Computer vision, also referred to as artificial vision, is an interdisciplinary scientific field that deals with how computers can reproduce and process images to gain understanding from them. […]
Wake Tech and N.C. A&T University Sign Technology Education Partnership
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State Farm continues support of UTA with tech lab internships – News Center
Monday, Oct 10, 2022 • Herb Booth : Contact The University of Texas at Arlington’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is partnering with State Farm Insurance to train students on what might await them in the business world. From left, Wendy Mazza, Jennifer Cowley and Peter […]
Science & Tech Spotlight: Brain-Computer Interfaces
Why This Matters Brain-computer interfaces allow people to control machines using their thoughts. These interfaces can help people with disabilities as well as enhance human-computer interactions. For example, warfighters might operate a drone hands-free on the battlefield. However, the technology remains largely experimental, and it raises questions about security, ethics, […]