AI & RoboticsNews

How AI and advanced computing can pull us back from the brink of accelerated climate change

June 17, 2023
Barely a week passes without another dramatic report about humanity and the planet reaching a climate change tipping point. The latest reports were a heart-stopping analysis from the World Meteorological Organization and arresting criticism from the UN Secretary-General. Both were shared in the final days of April. Artificial Intelligence will determine whether we blow through the tipping point or…
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AI & RoboticsNews

How Google is using generative AI for virtual try-ons

June 17, 2023
Continuing the product update streak from the Google I/O development conference, Google today announced it is adding virtual try-ons to Search. Available starting today for shoppers in the U.S., the capability will make buying clothes online a tad easier. However, instead of…
AI & RoboticsNews

This Google leader says ML infrastructure is ‘conduit’ to company’s AI success

June 16, 2023
Two years ago, Google spun out a new group focused on machine learning infrastructure, led by a VP of engineering from its artificial intelligence research division — part of a push to make “substantial gains” in AI. At this year’s Google I/O, it became clear that this Core ML group, developed to serve as a “center of gravity” in applying ML to Google products, had certainly succeeded…
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DefenseNews

House committee may conduct greater oversight of Navy ship maintenance

June 16, 2023
WASHINGTON — The House Armed Services Committee’s members may take a more active oversight role on Navy ship maintenance, after one lawmaker was “bitterly disappointed” the service let some of its cruisers “decay” amid high demand. Rep. Rob Wittman, who sits on the committee’s sea power panel, told Defense News he is frustrated with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and…
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DefenseNews

US Air Force would buy six more F-15EXs in 2025 under draft House bill

June 15, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Air Force would get six more F-15EX Eagle II fighters in fiscal 2025 under the House Armed Services Committee’s proposed version of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. If enacted, the proposal could boost the Air Force’s effort to buy more new fighters to modernize its fleet. The service’s budget documents show it plans to request 24 Boeing-made F-15EX jets…
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