TLDR: China rolls out 5.5G, OpenAI faces AI competition, voice engine concerns arise, Apple unveils Presto, Google teases iOS RCS, and AI chatbot ethics questioned. Keywords: 5.5G, OpenAI, Apple Presto, Google RCS, AI ethics.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “5.5G Isn’t Real” by TechLinked
Key Takeaways:
- 5.5G Technology Rollout: China Mobile has announced the rollout of 5.5G, a term popularized by Huawei, essentially representing an advancement of 5G technology, capable of achieving speeds over 5 Gbps.
- Global Tech Developments: Companies like Xiaomi and Oppo are already supporting 5.5G technology in their devices, showcasing the rapid adoption of new telecommunications standards.
- Regulatory Uncertainty in the US: The FCC and US carriers are undecided on the allocation of the 6 GHz spectrum band, affecting the deployment of 5G Advanced (5.5G) and 6G technologies in the United States.
- AI Innovations and Competition: The launch of Anthropic’s Claude 3 Opus surpasses OpenAI’s GPT-4 in popularity, highlighting intense competition and innovation within the AI sector.
- Voice Engine Concerns: OpenAI’s development of a voice engine capable of replicating any voice from a short sample raises security concerns, especially regarding its potential misuse in voice identification systems.
- Apple’s Presto Device: A new device called Presto can update iPhones while still sealed, enhancing the unboxing experience and user convenience.
- RCS Support for iOS: Google inadvertently revealed plans for Rich Communication Services (RCS) support for iOS, promising enhanced messaging capabilities for iPhone users.
- Environmental Tech Innovations: Vessie’s introduction of waterproof, temperature-regulating shoes represents a notable advancement in sustainable and practical footwear technology.
- GPU and Gaming Advances: Qualcomm showcases Snapdragon X Elite laptop chips’ gaming capabilities, and a one-man operation unveils a new GPU capable of running Quake at 60 FPS.
- AI Ethics and Missteps: Instances of AI chatbots providing legally dubious advice highlight ongoing challenges in ensuring AI systems offer reliable and ethical guidance.
