AI & RoboticsNews

Inflection AI launches new model for Pi chatbot, nearly matches GPT-4 

Today, Inflection AI, the Palo Alto-based startup founded by DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, announced a new foundation model called Inflection-2.5. Built on the work done so far, Inflection-2.5 outperforms the company’s original Inflection-1 significantly and nearly matches OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, especially across STEM subjects. It now powers the…
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DefenseNews

US Army to stand up cross-functional team for deep sensing

The U.S. Army will stand up a cross-functional team within its modernization branch to develop deep sensing capabilities, according to Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. More details will come toward the end of the month when Army Futures Command commander Gen. Jim Rainey…
DefenseNews

Army to fund Black Hawk upgrades using budget from canceled helicopter

The U.S. Army will use funds freed up from the cancellation of its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program to upgrade its fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters, the service’s acquisition chief said. Technology developed through the terminated program will also be applied to a wider variety of platforms, he said. The service is “planning to set up additional research and…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

2024 Ford E-Transit has bigger battery, faster charging, slightly higher price

Ford is updating the E-Transit with a larger 89kWh battery, increasing range by roughly 30% depending on configuration, and faster charging on both DC and AC. The battery increases from 67 to 89kWh, a substantial increase. The update means that the low-roof version of the E-Transit will have a range of 159 miles, up from 126 miles previously, a 26% improvement. Ford didn’t share range numbers…
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CryptoNews

Transak Achieves Industry-First SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance in Crypto Sector

In a landmark achievement for the cryptocurrency sector, Transak has become the first global on/off-ramp service to secure SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. The firm explained to Bitcoin.com News that the accomplishment underscores the company’s commitment to data security and customer trust, paving the way for broader Web3 industry collaborations with heavily-regulated companies worldwide. Transak Sets…
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