Language models are powerful tools that can generate natural language for a variety of tasks, such as summarizing, translating, answering questions and writing essays. But they are also expensive to train and run, especially for specialized domains that require high accuracy and low latency.
That’s where Apple’s latest AI research comes in. The iPhone maker has just published a major…
Open AI‘s ChatGPT is one of the most powerful tools to come along in a lifetime, set to revolutionize the way many of us work.
But its use in the enterprise is still a quandary: Businesses know that generative AI is a competitive force, yet the consequences of leaking…
Thales inks $2B deal to improve British Royal Navy’s maintenance
February 6, 2024
LONDON — Thales has signed a 15-year deal with the U.K. to use artificial intelligence and virtual reality to improve maintenance of the Royal Navy’s fleet, the Defence Ministry announced.
The £1.8 billion (U.S. $2.3 billion) contract with the French-based company’s…
Boeing pushes back T-7 plans due to faulty parts
February 6, 2024
Boeing said Friday that quality problems with parts slated for the T-7A Red Hawk training jet mean it will delay by several months delivering the next test aircraft to the Air Force.
Boeing is also now planning to start low-rate initial production on the T-7 in mid-2024, several months later than the company’s original plan. Boeing vice president and T-7 program manager Evelyn Moore told Defense…
Tesla is bringing back the capacity to transfer your Full Self-Driving package and/or free Supercharging on a new vehicle despite Elon Musk saying it would be a one-time deal in the past.
For years, Tesla owners who bought the up-to-$15,000 Full Self-Driving Capability…
Here at Electrek, we’ve spent countless hours doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, we’ve learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing…
Parisians have voted to triple the parking costs for SUVs – including heavier electric ones and hybrids. This Sunday, the city held a referendum, with Parisians voting 56.6% in favor of increased parking fees for SUVs and heavy sedans, of all varieties.
While the narrow, traffic-clogged streets of Paris seem a better fit for the likes of the nimble Twingo, city officials say that the number of…
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Leads $25 Million Funding Round for Mobile Payment Startup Oobit
February 6, 2024
On Monday, Tether, the leading issuer of stablecoins, revealed its role as the lead investor in the Series A funding round of mobile payment startup Oobit, which successfully garnered $25 million. The investment round saw contributions from notable entities such as Titan…
In the span from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5, 2024, while bitcoin and ethereum have remained stagnant within their trading ranges, a selection of cryptocurrencies have enjoyed significant weekly upsurges, registering double-digit gains against the U.S. dollar. Specifically, flare…
Taproot Wizards' Quantum Cats NFTs Leap Past Technical Glitches to Amass $11.3M in Bitcoin
February 6, 2024
The sale of Taproot Wizards’ Quantum Cats non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has so far successfully amassed 268.3 bitcoin, equating to $11.3 million at the current market value. This achievement comes despite earlier hurdles that delayed the sale due to technical issues, resulting in 2,681 Quantum Cat NFTs being snapped up thus far.
Quantum Cats NFT Mint Rakes in Over 268 Bitcoin Before Public…