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Budapest Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Budapest Times
Government Commissioner Palkovics: Current AI structures unlikely to lead to consciousness
'Humanity does not accidentally create adversaries—we build tools to help us,' the government commissioner said. László Palkovics, Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence, stated that artificial intelligence in its current form is unlikely to become self-aware. Speaking on the latest episode of the Bold Truth About Hungary podcast hosted by State Secretary Zoltán Kovács, he emphasized that conscious AI would require deliberate intent. 'Why would humanity want to create an enemy? We already have enough,' he said. Palkovics argued that concerns over conscious AI are better suited for philosophical discussion than scientific debate. 'These are interesting fears, good for conversations—but mostly with philosophers or theologians, not mathematicians or engineers,' he added. Discussing the foundations of AI development, he outlined four critical factors: access to data, computational power, a suitable legal and financial environment, and intent paired with talent. 'Hungary possesses all four,' he said, pointing to structured national data sets in agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, and healthcare, as well as the Central Statistical Office's archives. He noted that Hungary already operates several smaller supercomputers, including the Komondor system in Debrecen, and announced plans for a procurement process to acquire a 20-petaflop machine named Levente. The country's energy mix, he added, supports the operational demands of such systems, including their need for continuous and increasingly renewable energy. Addressing calls for Hungarian-made, Hungarian-language AI models, Palkovics acknowledged their limitations compared to global systems but stressed their utility in domain-specific applications. 'The value lies in the data we train them on—and we have a lot of usable, well-structured data,' he said. He also defended Hungary's Digital Citizenship Program, rejecting fears of surveillance. 'It is a service that simplifies and improves state operations while making citizens' lives more convenient,' he stated. Reflecting on his previous cabinet role, Palkovics concluded that the government now recognizes the untapped potential of existing national data for policy preparation and public service modernization.
India Today
04-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
Shubhanshu Shukla completes over 100 orbits of Earth, gets much-needed day off
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's lone astronaut aboard the International Space Station, has completed over 100 orbits of the planet since Indian astronaut, who is on his maiden voyage to space, got a much-needed week off on completion of a week in space since launch. He has been working on seven Indian experiments and participating in other joint studies with Nasa and his Axiom-4 an update, Axiom Space said that the crew enjoyed a well-earned off-duty day, giving them a chance to recharge and connect with family and friends back on week, our onboard space family grew from 7 to 11, uniting 11 unique journeys, 6 partner nations, and a shared mission to advance science and human exploration of the cosmos.@AstroAnnimal and @Astro_Ayers worked together to monitor Dragon Grace on its maiden voyage to the Jonny Kim (@JonnyKimUSA) July 1, 2025 The astronauts have completed approximately 113 orbits around Earth, covering over 4.67 million kilometers. To put that into perspective, that's nearly 12 times the distance between Earth and the just one week, the Ax-4 astronauts have already made impressive progress in their science missions. Mission Commander Peggy Whitson is working on cancer research, using microgravity to study how tumour cells behave in space — research that could help identify new treatment options for metastatic said that Shux is carrying out experiments on how space conditions affect the growth and genetics of algae, and how tiny, tough creatures called tardigrades survive and reproduce in space. These studies could offer important insights into how cells stay strong and adapt, with possible benefits for medicine on Earth. Mission specialist Sawosz Uznaski-Winiewski is testing a new wearable device that monitors sound levels on the space station. This technology aims to protect astronauts' hearing and improve spacecraft the same time, Tibor Kapu is tracking radiation levels using a special Hungarian-made device and is also leading an experiment to grow microgreens in space — a key step toward producing fresh food for long-term missions."With more than a hundred sunrises and sunsets witnessed from orbit, the Ax-4 mission is advancing science progress in space and inspiring a new generation of explorers. After a day of rest, the crew will be ready to resume their packed research and outreach agendas," Axiom said.- EndsTune InMust Watch
