[author: Michael Burgin]
From advancements in quantum teleportation to the possibility of intelligent digital twins and claims that Google’s AI is sentient, this week’s News of Note has sci-fi appeal, and more.
- Google offers more proof that traditional algorithms are no match for a quantum computer. (John Timmer, Ars Technica)
- Physicists at Delft University make a key advance in quantum teleportation, pushing quantum computing another step closer to reality. (Cade Metz, The New York Times)
- Will sentient digital twins of humans make an appearance before the end of this decade? (Jane Wakefield, BBC News)
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expands its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system. (Keith Laing, Los Angeles Times)
- China launches the world’s first autonomous drone aircraft carrier. (Alia Shoaib, Business Insider)
- Conti’s attack on Costa Rica’s government heralds the beginning of a new ransomware age. (Matt Burgess, Wired)
- Cryptocurrency prices slide as crypto-lenders Binance and Celsius halt trading. (Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News)
- As ransomware attacks increase, cybersecurity industry faces job cuts. (Ari Levy and Jordan Novet, CNBC)
- Floreo creates virtual reality tools to help autistic children develop real world skills. (Gautham Nagesh, The New York Times)
- Why did the Central African Republic decide to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender? (BBC News)
[View source.]