The Silicon Valley tech scene is experiencing a phenomenon where promising startups in the generative AI space are disappearing as they either get acquired or become closely associated with major US tech giants. Recent months have seen companies like Inflection AI and Adept facing financial challenges, leading to key executives and founders quietly transitioning to
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Apple has made history by reaching a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the entire country. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees has successfully negotiated a three-year deal with Apple, which will result in an average 10% increase in pay for employees at
Artificial intelligence has once again become a contentious topic in the entertainment industry, as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) initiated a strike against major video game companies. This strike, which is the second in nine months, highlights the critical role that AI plays in creating game characters through the use of actors’ voices and movements.
Warner Brothers Discovery made headlines when they filed a lawsuit against the NBA, alleging that the professional basketball league breached a contract by turning down a new media rights agreement to accept an offer from Amazon. This legal action, which took place in the New York Supreme Court, came right after the NBA finalized new
With the rapid evolution of 5G technologies, scientists and engineers are already looking ahead to the possibilities of 6G. However, one of the major challenges that need to be addressed is the detrimental effects of operating at extremely high frequencies on wireless communications. As frequencies approach the terahertz range, issues such as signal attenuation and
Boeing is set to plead guilty to fraud as part of a settlement with the US Department of Justice after two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX aircraft that resulted in the deaths of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia over five years ago. The plea deal, which still needs approval from a federal court
The development of self-driving cars has faced challenges due to the limitations of their visual systems. These systems struggle to process static or slow-moving objects in 3D space, similar to the monocular vision seen in many insects. While insects like the praying mantis have compound eyes that provide wide motion-tracking and field of view, they
In the realm of software development, the generation of patches to fix defects is a critical task. When defects are identified through test cases, developers create patches to rectify the issues. However, these patches must undergo validation to ensure that the problem is truly resolved. Unfortunately, sometimes these patches may not effectively address the bug
Working as a wind turbine technician requires a special kind of bravery and skill, as demonstrated by Terrill Stowe, an instructor at Mesalands Community College in New Mexico. Stowe, who has been in the industry for 14 years, takes his students through rigorous training that entails climbing a 260-rung ladder to the top of a
In the wake of a faulty software update, airlines such as Delta Air Lines are facing significant challenges in restoring their operations. The aftermath of this technological havoc is evident in the high number of flight cancellations that have occurred within the United States. Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian expressed his apologies to customers who