Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and Microsoft have found a new solid-state electrolyte, a material that could lead to safer and more efficient batteries. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing, the collaboration between PNNL and Microsoft has accelerated the search for advanced battery materials.… Read the rest
Semiconductor Stocks Face Profit Taking Amid Market Concerns for 2024
Semiconductor stocks experienced some profit taking on Tuesday as warnings from Samsung Electronics and Microchip caused investor worries for 2024 to resurface. Samsung Electronics announced an expected 35% decline in fourth-quarter operating profit, while Microchip lowered its revenue projection for the third quarter.… Read the rest
Microsoft Discovers Game-Changing Battery Material Using AI and Supercomputing
A groundbreaking substance with the potential to drastically reduce the use of lithium in batteries has been uncovered thanks to the combined power of artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing. Microsoft, in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), made the remarkable discovery.… Read the rest
Indian CEO Arrested for Son’s Murder
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In a shocking turn of events, a CEO of an Indian start-up has been arrested on suspicion of her son’s murder. Suchana Seth, CEO of Mindful AI Lab, was detained by Goa Police in Karnataka, India after the body of her four-year-old son was found in her luggage.… Read the rest
New Wave of GPU Scams Hits China as Fraudsters Sell Graphics Cards Without GPUs
In a recent incident reported by Chinese media outlet HKPEC, a customer in Hong Kong fell victim to a new type of scam involving graphics cards. The fraudster sold the customer an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, but upon receiving the product, the customer discovered that it lacked an actual GPU.… Read the rest
Goodyear and Gatik Collaborate to Enhance Autonomous Fleet Performance
Goodyear and Gatik have joined forces to improve the performance of Gatik’s autonomous vehicle fleet through the integration of advanced tire intelligence technology. The partnership between the two companies marks a significant milestone in the autonomous vehicle industry, as it is the first successful integration of tire intelligence into an autonomous driving system.… Read the rest
AMD Unveils New CPU and Graphics Card Lineup at CES 2024
In an exciting announcement at CES 2024, AMD has introduced a range of new CPU models and a groundbreaking graphics card, solidifying its position as a leader in the technology industry.
First on the list is the highly anticipated Ryzen 8000G series of APUs.… Read the rest
Waymo to Expand Robotaxi Testing to Phoenix Freeways
Waymo, the self-driving car subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is set to expand its testing of autonomous vehicles onto the freeways of Phoenix, Arizona. In the coming weeks, Waymo’s fleet of driverless Jaguar I-Pace electric vehicles will begin extensive testing on Phoenix’s freeway system.… Read the rest
The Linguistic Data Consortium for Indian Languages Launches New Datasets to Boost AI Research
The Linguistic Data Consortium for Indian Languages (LDC-IL) recently held its 8th Project Advisory Committee meeting, where it announced the release of 16 new datasets in Indian languages. These datasets, aimed at supporting research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), are expected to contribute to the development of new technologies in Indian languages, such as Automatic Speech Recognition and Live Voice Translation.… Read the rest
General Motors’ Cruise Offers Settlement in Autonomous Vehicle Crash Probe
General Motors’ self-driving taxi division, Cruise, has offered a settlement of $75,000 in a court case brought by the California Public Utilities Commission. The case arose after one of Cruise’s autonomous vehicles was involved in a collision with a pedestrian. California regulators accused Cruise of misleading them “through omission” in relation to the crash.… Read the rest