Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 04/03 – Quantum Computing Breakthrough?
Apr 3, 2024
A major breakthrough in quantum computing could revolutionize the field with new error correction techniques. Meanwhile, the recent Taiwan earthquake raises concerns about chip supply chain disruptions. Amazon is shifting from its Just Walk Out technology to dash carts due to operational challenges. Venture capitalists are struggling to secure funding in a changing investment landscape. Also, Coinbase is enhancing Bitcoin transactions with the Lightning network for faster and cheaper payments.
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Quantum Computing Breakthrough
- Microsoft and Quantinuum achieved a breakthrough in quantum error correction, running 14,000 experiments without errors.
- This marks a potential shift from the 'noisy' era of quantum computing, limited by environmental interference.
Stable Audio 2.0 Release
- Stability AI released Stable Audio 2.0, enabling users to create three-minute sound clips from copyright-free samples.
- This version allows for longer, more song-like creations with intro, progression, and outro.
Artists' Concerns on AI
- Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, and other artists signed a letter to AI developers and tech firms, criticizing "predatory AI".
- They are concerned about voice replication, uncompensated training, and diluted royalty pools.