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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: Whenever I get an answer from AI, I always ask …
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has drawn a parallel between his use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and how a patient may seek multiple medical opinions. His method provides insight into how to maximise the accuracy of AI chatbot responses, emphasising that he avoids relying on a single AI for answers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Instead, he consults multiple AIs, encouraging them to critique each other's responses. In a recent interview on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS', Huang explained his method: "When you receive an answer from an AI, I wouldn't just receive it. Usually, what I do is I say, 'Are you sure this is the best answer you can provide?'" 'You know this is no different than getting three opinions. Three doctors' opinions. I do the same thing. I ask the same question of multiple AIs. And I ask them to compare each other's notes and then, you know, give me the best of all the answers,' he stated. Huang says sometimes he asks AI to treat him as a 12-year-old before answering the question This isn't the first time Huang has discussed his personal AI usage. At the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference in May, he shared that he uses AI "as a tutor everyday." He adapts its explanations to his learning needs, saying, "In areas that are fairly new to me, I might say, 'Start by explaining it to me like I'm a 12-year-old,' and then work your way up into a doctorate-level over time." Huang's insights into his AI habits came in response to a question from Zakaria about AI's potential impact on cognitive skills. Zakaria cited an MIT study that suggested using tools like ChatGPT for writing tasks "came at a cognitive cost" to participants. While Huang admitted he hadn't reviewed the MIT research, he firmly believes his "cognitive skills are actually advancing" despite using AI "literally every single day." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He challenged the notion that AI use leads to a decline in critical thinking: "I'm not exactly sure what people are using it for that would cause you to not have to think, but you have to think." 'When I'm interacting with AI, it's a questioning system. You're asking it questions. In order to formulate good questions, you have to be thinking. You have to be analytical. You have to be reasoning yourself,' he said. Huang isn't alone among tech leaders in integrating AI into daily work. Microsoft CEO also revealed in a May Bloomberg interview that he uses Microsoft Copilot for tasks like summarising emails and preparing for meetings.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Elon Musk said a year ago that AI has no use at SpaceX. Now he's willing to pay $170k a head for AI engineers.
Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX, is looking to hire engineers for its new AI software engineering team. The company said in a job list published on July 11 that the new team will be "focused on solving complex data problems for our launch vehicles and spacecraft." SpaceX said the team will also support the company's satellite internet service, Starlink. The listing said it was considering candidates with majors in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or physics. It said that those without a degree could be considered if they had at least four years of professional experience in building software. "Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here," the listing said, adding that candidates should have at least one year of experience in AI software engineering, full-stack development, and data science. The company said its AI software engineers will be paid between $120,000 to $170,000 a year. This is on top of any company stock, stock options, or bonuses the engineer might receive. SpaceX's latest AI recruitment efforts come as a surprise considering Musk's earlier remarks about AI and space travel. The billionaire said at the 27th annual Milken Institute Global Conference in May 2024 that SpaceX and Starlink " uses basically no AI." "I mean, oddly enough, one of the areas where there's almost no AI used is space exploration," Musk said. "I'm not against using it. We haven't seen a use for it," he added. Musk said he had been asking AI questions about rocket engine design and electrochemistry but found the models "terrible at all those questions." "So, there's still a long way to go," Musk said then. But developments within the industry appear to have changed Musk's mind. Last week, Musk's AI startup xAI launched the latest version of its chatbot, Grok 4. The SpaceX chief said during the presentation that Grok 4 is "smarter than almost all graduate students in all disciplines simultaneously." AI appears to be a key focus area for Musk and his various businesses, or what insiders call the " Muskonomy." On Sunday, Musk said his EV company, Tesla will hold a shareholder vote on whether to invest in xAI. Musk did not specify when exactly the vote will take place. The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that SpaceX was eyeing a $2 billion investment into xAI. "It's not up to me. If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago," Musk wrote in an X post on Sunday night.
Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- General
- Gulf Insider
Military Aircraft's Mysterious Crash Sparks UFO
An unexplained collision between a U.S. military aircraft and an unidentified flying object, detailed in declassified documents, has sparked renewed questions about whether aliens have entered American airspace. The incident occurred in January 2023, when an unidentified object struck the left side of an F-16 Viper fighter jet during a training exercise near Gila Bend, Arizona. The flying object impacted the clear 'canopy' at the top of the aircraft and was first seen by an instructor pilot seated in the rear of the plane, officials said. An initial investigation found no damage to the nearly $70 million jet, and officials ruled out a possible bird strike. Authorities ultimately concluded that the aircraft had been hit by a drone. However, the drone's origin and operator remain unknown, a spokesperson said. According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents obtained by The War Zone, the crash marked the first of four encounters with unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) reported the following day. The unusual incident was confirmed to Fox News by an Air Force spokesperson. 'According to military personnel I've personally met with, there were objects 200 miles off the East Coast that were extensively loitering and had no visible means of propulsion,' UFO expert James Fox said in an interview with Fox News . 'So a report from 2023 about an actual impact with a UAP doesn't really surprise me.' Previously declassified documents from the Department of Defense reveal that between May 1, 2023, and June 1, 2024, there were 757 reported incidents involving unidentified flying objects. Of those, only 49 have been deemed 'case closed' by the Pentagon. While the presence of unidentified flying objects may raise alarms, James Fox says the phenomenon is far from new. 'There are reports dating back to the 1930s and 1940s,' the UFO researcher said. 'Where you had mysterious, glowing, and orb-like objects that emitted very bright light that could just fly rings around the military planes from World War II.' 'This has been well-documented for decades,' he added. 'So either we've managed to track the same thing it's been, [possibly] non-human intelligence, since the 1940s. Or someone has managed to replicate the technology, reverse engineer it and they're flying it around.' In 2020, President Donald Trump hinted at intriguing knowledge about the infamous Roswell incident during an interview with his son, Donald Trump Jr. 'I won't talk to you about what I know about it, but it's very interesting,' Trump said. Not everyone is convinced. Elon Musk remains skeptical that aliens have ever visited Earth. 'I've not seen any evidence of aliens,' Musk told the Milken Institute Global Conference last year. 'And SpaceX, with the Starlink constellation, has roughly 6,000 satellites, and not once have we had to maneuver around a UFO. […] Never. So I'm like, okay, I don't see any evidence of aliens.' Also read: Putin Shifts Iran Stance? Now Reportedly Supports Zero Enrichment Plan Backed By US
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Jensen Huang explains how he uses different AIs to get the best response
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, says he uses AI just like how a patient may consult multiple doctors about their medical diagnosis. "When you receive an answer from an AI, I wouldn't just receive it. Usually, what I do is I say, 'Are you sure this is the best answer you can provide?'" Huang said in an interview on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" that aired on Sunday. Huang said he does not rely on a single AI to answer his questions. Instead, he would use multiple AIs and have them critique each other's responses. "You know this is no different than getting three opinions. Three doctors' opinions. I do the same thing. I ask the same question of multiple AIs. And I ask them to compare each other's notes and then, you know, give me the best of all the answers," he added. Huang said at a panel at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference in May that he uses AI " as a tutor everyday." "In areas that are fairly new to me, I might say, 'Start by explaining it to me like I'm a 12-year-old,' and then work your way up into a doctorate-level over time," Huang told conference attendees. Huang isn't the only tech CEO who said he uses AI in his day-to-day work. Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, told Bloomberg in an interview published in May that he uses Microsoft Copilot to summarize his emails and prepare for meetings. Huang shared his AI usage habits in response to a question from Zakaria about how using AI could affect one's cognitive skills. Zakaria had cited a study from MIT that assessed the impact of using tools like ChatGPT to write essays on 54 participants. The study found that using AI "came at a cognitive cost" to users. Huang told Zakaria that he has not looked at MIT's research but said he uses AI "literally every single day" and thinks his "cognitive skills are actually advancing." "I'm not exactly sure what people are using it for that would cause you to not have to think, but you have to think," Huang said. "When I'm interacting with AI, it's a questioning system. You're asking it questions. In order to formulate good questions, you have to be thinking. You have to be analytical. You have to be reasoning yourself," he added.
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Bill Ackman's Abysmal Pro-Tennis Debut Sparks Mockery: 'Biggest Joke'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Billionaire Bill Ackman has been mocked online following his pro-tennis debut at the Hall of Fame Open doubles tournament in Newport, Rhode Island, with former tennis player Andy Roddick calling it the "biggest joke" he'd seen in the sport. Newsweek has reached out to Ackman via email outside of regular working hours for comment. Why It Matters Ackman, 59, is a hedge fund manager who is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management. Forbes currently estimates his net worth at some $9.4 billion. Ackman is known for his philanthropy and was a longtime donor to Democratic organizations and candidates but endorsed President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management, attends the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025. Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management, attends the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images What To Know Ackman played in a doubles game Wednesday with American pro tennis player Jack Sock against Australian pro players Bernard Tomic and Omar Jasika. Ackman is a well-known fan of tennis and is the board chair for the Professional Tennis Players Association. However, he appeared to make numerous mistakes and double faults. He and sock lost the match. Bill Ackman Newport Challenger highlights 🔥 — Keebler Chips Deluxe (@_chipsdeluxe) July 9, 2025 Roddick, the former professional tennis player who previously ranked as the world No. 1 in the men's singles, said on his podcast Served that the game was "the biggest joke I have ever watched in professional tennis." He added that it was "hard to watch," and that it was "breaking my heart a little bit" that it had happened at the Hall of Fame. Part of the criticism stemmed from Ackman, who was entered as a wild card, having potentially been allowed to take the place of a pro tennis player. Roddick's podcast pointed to the match being an ATP Tour challenger, explaining that the event gives players an opportunity to improve and rise through the ranks. What People Are Saying Andy Roddick, former professional tennis player, speaking on his podcast Served: "It [the game] was a disaster.... This was beneath the Hall of Fame, in my opinion. It's nothing personal against Bill Ackman, he can do what he wants. If his dream was to do it and someone's gonna let him do it. I mean, it's not his fault, I don't blame him, right. Someone has to say yes to this.... It was rough." Randy Walker, author and U.S. Open press officer, wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "I just watched the absolute worst professional tennis match I have ever seen...." @DylanDittrich, an author, wrote on X: "Jack Sock is an absolute monster in doubles. At one point in 2018, he was World No. 2. That wasn't enough to drag 59-year-old Bill Ackman across the finish line at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, RI. But why on earth would it be?!" @tennisweeklypod, a social media account for a tennis podcast, posted on X: "These publicity WCs [wild cards] should not happen. Give spots to players who earn it, not bought their way in." What Happens Next Whether Ackman will continue playing tennis or appear at another pro tennis game remains to be seen.
