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Musk's xAI Abandons $10 Billion Server Deal with Oracle, Vows to Build World's Most Powerful Training Cluster
Musk's xAI Abandons $10 Billion Server Deal with Oracle, Vows to Build World's Most Powerful Training ClusterOn July 10, reports surfaced that billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has ended negotiations with Oracle for a $10 billion server agreement. xAI had been renting NVIDIA's AI chips from Oracle and sought to expand the existing deal...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:29:50 -
Apple Watch to Receive Major Upgrade for 10th Anniversary, But Health Features May Be Delayed
Apple Watch to Receive Major Upgrade for 10th Anniversary, But Health Features May Be DelayedAs the fall of 2024 approaches, Apple is gearing up for the 10th anniversary of its iconic smartwatch, the Apple Watch. To celebrate this milestone, Apple is planning major upgrades for the Apple Watch lineup, including a larger display, a thinner body, and a new chip...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:28:58 -
The Secret Behind Tesla Autopilot: Musk, Influencers, and Data Labelers
The Secret Behind Tesla Autopilot: Musk, Influencers, and Data LabelersTesla's Autopilot system is hailed as a marvel of machine learning, but the truth behind its development lies hidden within a team of "data labelers." These individuals review thousands of hours of video footage captured by Tesla drivers' cameras, constantly optimizing the car's driving behavior, teaching it when to use turn signals or recognize cones on the road...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:28:14 -
China Accelerates Beyond in Autonomous Driving: From Level 3 to Driverless Taxis
China Accelerates Beyond in Autonomous Driving: From Level 3 to Driverless TaxisChina has already established dominance in electric vehicle technology and appears to be catching up with the West in the autonomous driving space. The rise of Chinese companies in autonomous driving is not just about technological advancements but also reflects their keen understanding of market demand and government policy support...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:27:41 -
Apple Aims for 90 Million iPhone 16 Shipments, AI Features Key
Apple Aims for 90 Million iPhone 16 Shipments, AI Features KeyFollowing a challenging 2023, Apple reportedly aims to ship at least 90 million iPhone 16 units in the second half of the year, hoping to boost demand for the new lineup by deeply integrating artificial intelligence (AI) services.Sources indicate that Apple has notified its suppliers and partners about the iPhone 16 shipment target, representing a roughly 10% increase over the previous iPhone 15 generation...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:26:50 -
OpenAI's Five-Level Assessment System: Tracking the Milestones of AI Evolution
OpenAI's Five-Level Assessment System: Tracking the Milestones of AI EvolutionAs artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance, people are filled with curiosity about its safety and future development. To better understand the capabilities of AI, OpenAI has established a five-level assessment system to track the progress of AI software surpassing human abilities...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:25:43 -
Microsoft exits OpenAI board observer seat: Regulatory concerns receding?
Microsoft exits OpenAI board observer seat: Regulatory concerns receding?On July 10, Microsoft announced that it is relinquishing its observer seat on OpenAI's board. The move has sparked widespread attention, especially considering Microsoft's substantial investment in OpenAI and the previous antitrust concerns surrounding the observer seat...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:25:08 -
Tesla's German Gigafactory: The Mystery of the Missing Mugs Sparks Laughter and Concern
Tesla's German Gigafactory: The Mystery of the Missing Mugs Sparks Laughter and ConcernEmployees at Tesla's Gigafactory in Grnheide, Germany, have been facing a range of challenges recently, from safety concerns to salary disputes, prompting worries about the plant's future. However, what might be causing the most headaches for factory manager Andre Thierig is not these major issues it's the disappearing mugs...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:24:41 -
How can experienced employees thrive in the AI era?
How can experienced employees thrive in the AI era?While there's a common perception that older employees struggle to adapt to new technology, they may hold a unique advantage in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI rapidly evolves, many professionals, especially junior employees, fear that AI will replace their jobs...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:24:14 -
Tesla's Robotaxi Launch Delayed to October, Stock Plunges
Tesla's Robotaxi Launch Delayed to October, Stock PlungesJuly 12 - Tesla has pushed back the launch of its Robotaxi autonomous ride-hailing service from August 8 to October, according to people familiar with the matter. This news sent Tesla shares tumbling, marking their largest single-day drop since January...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:23:39 -
Tesla's Battery Ambition: From the Grand Vision of "Battery Day" to the Challenges of Reality
Tesla's Battery Ambition: From the Grand Vision of "Battery Day" to the Challenges of RealityIn September 2020, Tesla unveiled an ambitious blueprint to the world at its "Battery Day" event: a $25,000 electric vehicle powered by a revolutionary 4680 battery that would completely transform the electric car industry. However, three years later, the reality is far from the initial vision...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:22:40 -
Vandalism of Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco: A Challenge for the Future of Driving Technology
Vandalism of Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco: A Challenge for the Future of Driving TechnologyA recent incident involving vandalism of several Waymo self-driving cars in San Francisco has generated widespread attention, highlighting the ongoing resistance to this futuristic driving technology among some residents in the city.On July 15, Waymo, the autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet (Googles parent company), reported having over a dozen of its self-driving cars vandalized...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:22:10
