"In science fiction we tell a lot of stories about AI in the dystopian way, like The Terminator, 2001: A Space Odyssey, or Ex Machina. But in this book, we agreed on certain levels that we would try to build up this positive and bright future of AI and how it could empower the individual and societies." Chen Qiufan
INNOVATION
'Hand Solo': the one-armed boy who built a Lego prosthesis by france24.com
David Aguilar was five when he first discovered Lego, entering a world where it didn't matter he was missing his forearm, and four years later, he built his first prosthesis with it. Read more
SCIENCE
The Winds In Jupiter’s Biggest Storm, Known As the Great Red Spot, Are Accelerating! by weather.com
This image of Jupiter’s iconic Great Red Spot and surrounding turbulent zones was captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft. Read more
CREATIVE CONTENT
Netflix acquires first video game studio with Night School Studio deal by thenationalnews.com
The streaming company launched five mobile gaming titles in select European markets as it seeks to diversify its offerings. Read more
UNUSUAL
Watch a raven attack a delivery drone from Google's sister company, forcing it to suspend some deliveries in Australia businessinsider.fr
Watch a raven attack a delivery drone from Google's sister company, forcing it to suspend some deliveries in Australia. Read more
INTERVIEW
To present AI as optimistic or dystopian? “That was the biggest argument” by fastcompany.com
Science fiction writer Chen Qiufan talks about his collaboration with technologist and investor Kai-Fu Lee. Read more
EVENT
TNW Conference, 30 sept. & 1 oct. 2021. Amsterdam & Online
TNW Conference is back in 2021, and we're better than ever! With our in-person tech festival AND our online networking tools, you'll be able to attend in Amsterdam and from across the globe. Register here.
