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MirageC/Getty Images ChatGPT is the generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that’s taken the world by storm. While there’s always the possibility it will simply make stuff up, there’s a lot you can do when crafting prompts to ensure the best possible outcome. That’s what we’ll be exploring in this how-to. Also: The most popular AI tools of 2024 (and what that even means) In this article, I’ll show you how to write prompts that encourage…

The Tech+ certification covers basic concepts from security and software development as well as information on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing. Among the skills individuals taking the course with learn are: IT concepts and terminology: Understand notational systems, illustrate the basics of computing, and explain the value of data and troubleshooting. Software development: Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts. Infrastructure: Learn how to…

Moor Studio/Getty Images Popularity in the tech world is hard to measure. I’ve talked at length about this in my discussions of programming language popularity. It really comes down to what you use to measure popularity — and how available those metrics are to those doing the analysis. When it comes to AI, that’s even more of a challenge because AI can be a stand-alone tool or can be embedded deeply in other products. For…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET My kid had been asking for a Toniebox for two Christmases straight, and I always talked her out of it. I’m no Grinch, but each set is almost $200; until we finally got one during a Prime Day sales event. Testing a Toniebox has not only convinced me to get one for my kids, but it’s such a great idea that I’d recommend it to any parent of young kids, even more so…

The US has been ramping up efforts to prevent countries like China from gaining access to advanced AI technologies. Earlier this month, Washington unveiled broad measures targeting China’s semiconductor industry, imposing strict controls on the export of chipmaking equipment and high-bandwidth memory chips crucial for AI development. In response, China launched an investigation into Nvidia, citing alleged violations of the country’s anti-monopoly laws. “The US government’s strategy of supporting Google and Microsoft as global AI…

Are you in the market for a power station suitable for camping, off-grid adventures, or as a dependable backup during power outages or other emergencies? Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors or preparing for unexpected situations, the right power station can make all the difference, ensuring you have a reliable source of energy wherever you go! Also: The best portable power stations you can buy: Expert tested But power stations are expensive, however I have good…

8. RIKEN and NTT launch world first general-purpose optical quantum computer RIKEN and NTT launched the world’s first general-purpose optical quantum computer in November. The system operates at nearly room temperature and processes at speeds up to several hundred terahertz. The computer uses continuous-variable analog design with time-division multiplexing, where computations occur through quantum teleportation. It can handle approximately 100 continuous quantity inputs. The system is accessible through a cloud service and is designed for…