We provide news on the future of technology, science and society: if there is one thing that is about to arrive, it has already arrived here.
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Artha changes the lives of the blind with lenses that transform sight into touch
Addio bastone, arrivano le lenti Artha: trasformano l’input di una minicamera in sensazioni tattili sulla schiena. Una nuova vista.
Future notes
Hysata, record efficiency: clean hydrogen ready for mass production
An innovative capillary electrolyser brings the efficiency of clean hydrogen to 95%. Less waste, more green H2 at reduced costs.
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Artificial intelligence
GPT-4o, OpenAI shock: ChatGPT now has eyes, sees and understands in real time
OpenAI amazes again with GPT-4o, an evolution of ChatGPT that combines vision, audio and text. AI can see what you shoot with the camera and help you instantly.
LunaBot: the AI trained with the eyes of a 21-month-old girl
An innovative project uses videos of little Luna to create LunaBot, an AI trained with the same sensory inputs as a little girl, to study learning.
Medical Research
Artha changes the lives of the blind with lenses that transform sight into touch
Addio bastone, arrivano le lenti Artha: trasformano l’input di una minicamera in sensazioni tattili sulla schiena. Una nuova vista.
Dying peacefully with virtual reality: the new frontiers of palliative care
Virtual journeys to ease end-of-life suffering: A new study will use VR headsets to transport patients away from pain, without drugs.
Italy Next
Organizations and people who shape the future.
Your thoughts beyond life: Goodbyememo delivers the digital goodbye
Goodbyememo challenges the fear of dying and leaving things unsaid. Founded by two Italians, the service sends messages after death, giving serenity to those who fear the afterlife.
MEAPLANT: the Italian invention for growing on walls and roofs
The system created by two Italian researchers triumphs in Geneva. Now growing everywhere, even green walls and roofs, will be easier for everyone.
