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Quote of the day by Charles Babbage: ‘Propose to a man any principle, or an instrument, however admirable…’ – Father of the Computer on the curious human habit of finding flaws

Over a hundred years ago, Charles Babbage foresaw the power of mechanical computing with his ambitious designs for the Difference and Analytical Engines. Despite facing skepticism and practical issues, he boldly remarked on society's resistance to innovation, likening it to a potato peeler. Babbage's pioneering ideas paved the way for…

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On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and more

On This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission that led to the first woman in space, the end of the Falklands War and the approval of the Stars and Stripes. The date also saw…

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On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key events

On This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-Day invasion preparations in 1944, Operation Blue Star in 1984, the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in 1981 and Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in 1968. It also marks…

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History of computers: Timeline of key events & technological breakthroughs

The history of computers began with primitive designs in the early 19th century and went on to change the world during the 20th century.

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‘David Attenborough on a tenner’: Guardian readers’ ideas for new banknotes

Bank of England has asked public for views before first major redesign of banknotes in more than 50 years

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Artificial intelligence: what five giants of the past can teach us about handling the risks

The progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has been relentless. With OpenAI’s latest model, o3, recently breaking records yet again, it raises urgent questions about safety, as well as the future of humanity.

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30 Math Memes Only True Nerds Will Appreciate

Explore our hilarious collection of math memes that will make true nerds laugh! These funny gems use humor to brighten any math class! The post 30 Math Memes Only True Nerds Will Appreciate first appeared on Bored Panda.

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In a new manifesto, OpenAI’s Sam Altman envisions an AI utopia – and reveals glaring blind spots

By now, many of us are probably familiar with artificial intelligence hype. AI will make artists redundant! AI can do lab experiments! AI will end grief!

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'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

A playful interactive exhibition debuting in Australia has dusted off old treasures to link the past with a challenging future.

AAP

The interactive art of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: psychic resonance, surveillance and a murmuration of lights

“They stole my face,” shouts a ten-year-old boy into a microphone, before stomping away.

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‘There’s no such thing as a neutral algorithm’: the existential AI exhibition confronting Sydney

Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s Atmospheric Memory allows visitors to interact with generative tech – and become part of the show in unexpected ways

The Guardian - AU

To understand AI’s problems look at the shortcuts taken to create it

A machine can only “do whatever we know how to order it to perform,” wrote the 19th-century computing pioneer Ada Lovelace. This reassuring statement was made in relation to Charles Babbage’s description of the first mechanical computer.

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How Ada Lovelace used embroidery to create the first computer program

Thanks to her many artistic pursuits, computing pioneer Ada Lovelace took a creative approach to problem-solving.

Inverse

Ada Lovelace's skills with language, music and needlepoint contributed to her pioneering work in computing

Ada Lovelace, known as the first computer programmer, was born on Dec. 10, 1815, more than a century before digital electronic computers were developed.

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Ada Lovelace Day: Who was the mathematician and what is she known for?

The computer pioneer is set to be celebrated by the Royal Institution after fears last year the day could be cancelled

Daily Mirror

What is Ada Lovelace Day as world celebrates achievements of women in STEM

Today marks the final official Ada Lovelace day, which celebrates women working in the male dominated STEM industry— here's who Ada Lovelace was and what the day is all about

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