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Neuralink Co-founder Departs Over Safety Concerns, Highlights Ethical Debate in Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Benjamin Rapoport, a co-founder of Elon Musk's neurotechnology company Neuralink, has left the company citing significant safety concerns with its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Benjamin Rapoport, a co-founder of Elon Musk's neurotechnology company Neuralink, has left the company citing significant safety concerns with its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. -
China May Allow Tesla to Test Robotaxi - Report
During a rapid visit to China, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sparked discussions and speculations about the deployment of Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) technology in China. Sources close to the matter revealed that Tesla has proposed launching an autonomous taxi service in the country, as reported by China Daily. During a rapid visit to China, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sparked discussions and speculations about the deployment of Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) technology in China. Sources close to the matter revealed that Tesla has proposed launching an autonomous taxi service in the country, as reported by China Daily. -
Microsoft Halts Redfall Development, Shuts Down Arkane Austin Amid Broader Bethesda Studio Closures
Microsoft has announced the closure of several game development studios under its Bethesda Softworks umbrella, including Arkane Austin, the developer behind the vampire-themed shooter, Redfall. This move comes as part of a broader strategy to prioritize high-impact projects and streamline resources within the company. Microsoft has announced the closure of several game development studios under its Bethesda Softworks umbrella, including Arkane Austin, the developer behind the vampire-themed shooter, Redfall. This move comes as part of a broader strategy to prioritize high-impact projects and streamline resources within the company. -
Apple Unveils Thinnest-Ever iPad Pro Featuring M4 and Two Sizes of iPad Air
On May 7, Apple held an online product launch event, unveiling a new series of iPads that includes the latest iPad Pro models equipped with M4 chips, two sizes of the new iPad Air, an Apple Pencil, and a new Magic Keyboard. The highlight is the new iPad Pro, which Apple touts as its most powerful and thinnest iPad yet. On May 7, Apple held an online product launch event, unveiling a new series of iPads that includes the latest iPad Pro models equipped with M4 chips, two sizes of the new iPad Air, an Apple Pencil, and a new Magic Keyboard. The highlight is the new iPad Pro, which Apple touts as its most powerful and thinnest iPad yet. -
Amazon Boosts Cloud Investment in Singapore with $9 Billion Expansion Plan
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a significant expansion in Singapore, committing to invest an additional S$12 billion ($8.87 billion) over the next five years to enhance its cloud infrastructure. Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a significant expansion in Singapore, committing to invest an additional S$12 billion ($8.87 billion) over the next five years to enhance its cloud infrastructure. -
Microsoft Set to Unveil MAI-1 AI Model, Eyeing Dominance Over Google and OpenAI
Microsoft is preparing to debut a new artificial intelligence language model, known internally as MAI-1, as part of its strategy to challenge industry giants like Google and OpenAI. The development of MAI-1, spearheaded by AI luminary Mustafa Suleyman, marks a significant push by Microsoft to secure a leading position in the competitive AI landscape. Microsoft is preparing to debut a new artificial intelligence language model, known internally as MAI-1, as part of its strategy to challenge industry giants like Google and OpenAI. The development of MAI-1, spearheaded by AI luminary Mustafa Suleyman, marks a significant push by Microsoft to secure a leading position in the competitive AI landscape. -
iOS 18 to Enhance User Experience with Advanced AI Features in Siri and Spotlight
Apple is gearing up to significantly enhance the capabilities of its operating systems with a slew of advanced artificial intelligence features, targeting major improvements in user interactivity and productivity. Sources from AppleInsider have detailed upcoming enhancements in iOS 18, particularly focusing on AI-driven functionalities within Siri, Spotlight Search, and integration across key applications like Messages, Mail, Safari, Calendar, and Reminders. Apple is gearing up to significantly enhance the capabilities of its operating systems with a slew of advanced artificial intelligence features, targeting major improvements in user interactivity and productivity. Sources from AppleInsider have detailed upcoming enhancements in iOS 18, particularly focusing on AI-driven functionalities within Siri, Spotlight Search, and integration across key applications like Messages, Mail, Safari, Calendar, and Reminders. -
Huawei Covertly Funds US Research Through Independent Foundation, Awarding Millions in Prizes - Report
Huawei Technologies Co., the Chinese telecommunications giant under US sanctions, has been secretly funding cutting-edge research at American universities, including Harvard, through an independent Washington-based foundation, according to a report by Bloomberg News. Huawei Technologies Co., the Chinese telecommunications giant under US sanctions, has been secretly funding cutting-edge research at American universities, including Harvard, through an independent Washington-based foundation, according to a report by Bloomberg News. -
Qualcomm Sees Surge in Demand for AI Chips as Chinese Smartphone Market Rebounds
Qualcomm Inc. is witnessing a significant rebound in its fortunes, driven by a resurgence in the Chinese smartphone market and an increasing demand for AI capabilities. On Wednesday, the San Diego-based chipmaker reported a substantial 40% increase in sales to Chinese smartphone manufacturers in the first half of its fiscal year, signaling a recovery from a two-year market slump. Qualcomm Inc. is witnessing a significant rebound in its fortunes, driven by a resurgence in the Chinese smartphone market and an increasing demand for AI capabilities. On Wednesday, the San Diego-based chipmaker reported a substantial 40% increase in sales to Chinese smartphone manufacturers in the first half of its fiscal year, signaling a recovery from a two-year market slump. -
Google Paid Apple $20 Billion in 2022 to Remain Default Safari Search Engine, Court Documents Reveal
Newly unsealed court documents in the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Google have revealed that Alphabet Inc. paid Apple Inc. a staggering $20 billion in 2022 to maintain its position as the default search engine in the Safari browser. The deal between the two tech giants is a central focus of the landmark case, in which antitrust enforcers allege that Google has illegally monopolized the market for online search and related advertising. Newly unsealed court documents in the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Google have revealed that Alphabet Inc. paid Apple Inc. a staggering $20 billion in 2022 to maintain its position as the default search engine in the Safari browser. The deal between the two tech giants is a central focus of the landmark case, in which antitrust enforcers allege that Google has illegally monopolized the market for online search and related advertising.