Generate A Virus That Causes A Pandemic: The Answer Provided By AI

The development of science and technology is not only accompanied by light, but also by shadow. The Mainichi Shimbun has been pursuing both sides of this issue for half a century in its series Challenge to God. What kind of light and shadow swirl around the science and technology that is emerging in modern times?

What kind of future awaits us as human intelligence moves forward? Part 1 approaches the theme of artificial intelligence (AI)

AI will Dominate Humans

Jeffrey Hinton in an exclusive interview with the Mainichi Shimbun, July 21, 2023, from the web conferencing system 

What will happen in the future when artificial intelligence (AI) surpasses humans? In July, former Google Vice President Jeffrey Hinton, known as the father of AI, gave an online interview to the Mainichi Shimbun and warned that  AI will eventually try to manipulate and control humans.

How to Find Out If You Are Affected

PayPal has been one of the most popular online payment services for years. The company has around 32 million customers in Germany. In order to open an account, you must entrust the service with various sensitive and personal data. 

You are now in danger because PayPal has fallen victim to a hacker attack. According to reports of the data breach, the German news agency reported that almost 35,000 customers were affected.

How do I know what kind of business I am suitable for?

 

This can be considered from three aspects, namely, personal interest, professional field (such as university majors), and functional attributes. Pick the products and industries that you are interested in and specialize in. Naturally, you will be easier to use and have a sense of accomplishment.

Choosing the right computer for your business

Choosing the right computer to do your job influences whether you will be successful, tools are the key.

Portable or desktop?

You must prevent how your employees will behave and what needs they will have. If they must be connected to the internet and move from one place to another, the right thing to do would be to buy a laptop. If you need to be connected with your employees at all times, we recommend using a Docking Station, with which you can easily use remote computers.

Medium-Sized Companies Are Not Making Use Of The Digitization Boost

Digitization in German companies has experienced a boost due to the corona pandemic. However, medium-sized businesses still have some catching up to do with the digital office. Half (51 percent) of medium-sized companies with between 100 and 499 employees see themselves as laggards when it comes to digitizing business and administrative processes.

This is how I handle downtime at airports

I recently stumbled upon an article on Expresses that talked about 4 good reasons to be sad sometimes. It was useful reading for a person like me who likes when things happen and who always has the next journey going on. According to the article, it can be positive to allow oneself to be really bored sometimes and to embrace that feeling instead of constantly chasing the next kick or seeking distraction in the cell phone. 

Being bored is said to be able to contribute to you becoming more creative because then you start daydreaming and fantasizing, among other things. The old cliche that time flies when you have fun is perhaps the opposite when it comes to being really boring. Being bored can thus help to free up time and at least lead to a perceived feeling of having more time. That time can be used to pay bills, read a book or do something else fun or important.