Google Quantum Computer, OpenAI Sora Video Generator and more ...
Google just dropped a bombshell in quantum computing.
Their new chip, “Willow,” solves in 5 minutes what the fastest supercomputer would take 10 septillion years to compute. 🤯
(Yes, that’s 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years!)
But here’s the kicker:
Willow isn’t solving all our problems yet—it’s experimental, paving the way for breakthroughs in drug development, nuclear fusion, and even better car batteries.
💡 Why does this matter?
Quantum computing will redefine industries. The potential to solve problems exponentially faster could change how we approach medicine, security, and energy. But there are risks too, like quantum computers breaking current encryption methods.
Companies like Apple are already racing to make their systems “quantum proof.”
Curious what industry do you think quantum computing will disrupt first?
OpenAI launches Sora, the AI-powered video generator!
Here’s why everyone’s talking about it:
1️⃣ What is Sora?
A cutting-edge tool to create videos from text prompts or images. Think custom clips between 5–22 seconds in multiple resolutions.
2️⃣ What’s included?
Subscribers get monthly credits:
• 1,000 credits for ChatGPT Plus
• 10,000 credits for ChatGPT Pro⚡ Credits reset monthly, no rollovers.
3️⃣ How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on video quality:
• 480p → 20-150 credits
• 720p → 30-540 credits
• 1080p → 100-2000 credits
4️⃣ What’s cool?
💡 The “Storyboard” feature lets you create sequences for consistency.
🎨 A “Re-mix” option makes editing a breeze.
⏱ 1080p videos take a few minutes – fast for AI-generated content!
The downside?
No EU launch (yet) due to privacy reviews. Other AI tools like Advanced Voice Mode faced similar delays earlier this year.
💬 My take:
• Perfect for animations and stop-motion.
• Struggles with human and animal motion.
So... It’s a work in progress, but the potential is massive.
What would you create with Sora? Share your ideas below! ⬇️
Big move from Reddit this week:
They’ve just announced Reddit Answers, a new AI-powered tool that delivers curated summaries of real Reddit discussions.
No more endless scrolling. Ask a question, and you’ll get clear, concise answers—straight from the communities that know best.
Example: Ask “How to improve sleep?” and you’ll get:
✔️ Top-rated tips from Redditors
✔️ Snippets from relevant threads
✔️ Links to dive deeper
(Think ChatGPT, but fueled by Reddit’s unmatched user-driven content.)
Here’s why it’s a game-changer:
• It keeps users on Reddit instead of losing them to Google or AI tools like ChatGPT.
• It highlights the value of Reddit’s real-world, community-driven insights over generic AI responses.
This feature is only available to a select few users in the US right now, but Reddit plans to roll it out globally.
Cloudflare’s 2024 Year in Review revealed some mind-blowing insights about the internet we live, work, and connect on:
🌐 Global internet usage skyrocketed:
The world is more connected than ever, with 16% more online activity compared to last year. Traffic surged on gaming platforms, streaming services, and cloud-based tools.
🛡️ Cyber threats are growing—and evolving:
• DDoS attacks rose more than 30%, becoming more sophisticated and frequent.
• AI-driven security solutions are now battling AI-driven threats.
📈 AI adoption is at an all-time high:
Search traffic related to AI tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney tripled in 2023, cementing AI as a daily utility.
But here’s the twist: Generative AI-related malicious activity also surged.
📉 Social media shifts:
While traditional platforms are stabilizing, interest in decentralized networks (like Mastodon) increased by 55%, reflecting a growing desire for privacy and control.
🚀 Weekend spikes in internet usage:
Fridays and Saturdays saw record-breaking engagement globally, signaling shifts in work-life balance and leisure habits.
The big takeaway?
The internet is no longer just a tool—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem.
For businesses, creators, and tech leaders, this isn’t just fascinating—it’s a call to action.
💡 What’s one surprising internet trend you’ve noticed recently?
P.S. Hats off to Cloudflare for making these trends visible and keeping the web secure for all of us.