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Tesla is looking to implement new automated camera system for quality inspection at Fremont factory

January 14, 2021
Tesla is looking to implement new automated camera system for quality inspection on manufacturing lines at its Fremont factory. The move comes amid continued concerns regarding Tesla’s quality issues. Tesla Automated Camera Quality Inspection Electrek has spotted a new job listing from Tesla looking to hire an engineer to lead the design and installation of a new automated camera inspection…
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MobileNews

Google rolling out Guest Mode to Nest Hubs and Assistant speakers

January 14, 2021
To boost privacy on Smart Displays and speakers, Google is introducing a Guest Mode. It’s rolling out today for Nest Hubs and other first-party Google devices.  When Guest Mode is enabled, Google Assistant interactions are not saved to your account and audio recordings from voice commands will be deleted automatically. Asking questions, controlling smart home devices, setting timers, and…
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DefenseNews

Drone maker to pay $25M over military gear parts

January 14, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. — Aerial drone manufacturer Insitu will pay $25 million to settle allegations that its military drones were outfitted with used components instead of new ones. U.S. attorney Brian Moran said cases such as this one should be seen as a warning to defense…
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Olive Pro: 2-in-1 Hearing Aids & Bluetooth Earbuds [Video]

January 14, 2021
is a really unique product from Olive Union. They’re 2-in-1 headphones. You can use these for listening to music like traditional bluetooth earphones, but they also serve as certified FDA Class II hearing aids. Let’s take a look: Certified FDA Class II Like other hearing aids, the Olive Pros are a certified FDA Class II medical device, but at a fraction of the cost of competitors. Unlike…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Salesforce researchers release framework to test NLP model robustness

January 13, 2021
In the subfield of machine learning known as natural language processing (NLP), robustness testing is the exception rather than the norm. That’s particularly problematic in light of work showing that many NLP models leverage spurious connections that inhibit their performance outside of specific tests. One report found that 60% to 70% of answers given by NLP models were embedded somewhere in the…
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