DefenseNews

US State Dept. clears $5.6 billion sale of F-35s for Czech Republic

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department approved a possible sale to the Czech Republic of F-35 aircraft, munitions and related equipment worth up to $5.62 billion, according to a June 29 announcement. The sale, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, would include 24 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, RTX and Boeing. “The proposed sale…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Inside the race to build an ‘operating system’ for generative AI

Generative AI, the technology that can auto-generate anything from text, to images, to full application code, is reshaping the business world. It promises to unlock new sources of value and innovation, potentially adding $4.4 trillion to the global economy, according to a recent report by McKinsey.  But for many enterprises, the journey to harness generative AI is just beginning. They face…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Capital One’s new chief scientist says ‘responsible, thoughtful’ generative AI is key

When Prem Natarajan, Capital One’s new chief scientist and head of enterprise AI, came on board in May — after five years as a VP at Amazon, leading the Alexa AI organization — it was because he was intrigued. What was in the DNA, he wondered, of one of the largest banks in the U.S. and one with a reputation for a strong technology focus, that could help it succeed in implementing generative…
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GamingNews

Ubisoft, Blast continue partnership for Rainbow Six Major in Atlanta

Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. Ubisoft is continuing its partnership with Blast to produce the final Rainbow Six Siege Major for the 2023 season. 24 teams from nine regions will face off in Atlanta for their cut of the $750,000 prize pool. The event will take place in three phases: Phase 1…
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