As the AI video wars continue to wage with new, realistic video generating models being released on a near weekly basis, early leader Runway isn’t ceding any ground in terms of capabilities.
Rather, the New York City-based startup — funded to the tune of $100M+ by Google and Nvidia, among others — is actually deploying even new features that help set it apart. Today, for instance, it…
Why the Defense Department needs a chief economist
November 5, 2024
The Department of Defense budget is growing, and the DOD is spending more money in novel industries and nontraditional areas than ever before. To ensure the DOD spends smartly in this new environment, Congress should authorize a chief economist to keep the DOD thinking about…
Air Force to send bomber task force to Europe
November 5, 2024
The Air Force plans to soon send its latest task force of strategic bombers to Europe to train with NATO allies.
U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa said on Friday that the bomber task force deployment will begin “in the coming days,” and would last several weeks.
California has reached a record of 22% market share for battery-electric vehicles (BEV) and over 40% if you account for PHEVs and HEVs. Tesla has been responsible for much of California’s EV leadership, but the automaker is now down in the important EV market.
Battery-electric vehicles are now hitting an all-time record of 22.2% market share in the state – more than twice the national BEV…
Could McLaren go all-electric? UAE fund agrees to purchase 100% of the auto business to accelerate its growth
November 5, 2024
An Abu Dhabi-based investment firm has entered a non-binding agreement to buy 100% of McLaren’s automotive business, including a stake in the McLaren Group. The purchase goal is to bring additional capital to McLaren to accelerate its growth in vehicle development…
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is almost here. Ahead of its official debut in November, Hyundai released a new teaser of the larger IONIQ 9, giving us a sneak peek at the highly anticipated SUV.
The moment we’ve been waiting for is now right around the corner.
Operation Chokepoint 2.0: Regulatory Pressure on Crypto Services
November 5, 2024
Newly surfaced documents reveal over 20 cases where regulators allegedly pressured banks to halt crypto services, raising concerns of a covert crackdown on U.S. crypto firms.
20 Secretive Regulator Moves Targeting Crypto in Operation Chokepoint 2.0
Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, disclosed on social media platform X on Friday findings related to what he describes as “Operation…
Bitcoin could reach $3 million, according to asset manager Vaneck, with a model showing its potential as a reserve asset held by global central banks.
Bitcoin as Central Bank Asset? The $3M Target Driving Big Conversations
Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at…
A UK pension scheme has allocated 3% of its portfolio to bitcoin, marking a groundbreaking move aimed at diversification and potential long-term growth amid economic challenges.
Rethinking Retirement: Bitcoin’s Intriguing New Role in UK Pension Schemes
Cartwright, a…
The show’s not over: 2024 sees big boost to AI investment
November 4, 2024
Global AI deal volumes reached 1,245 during Q3 2024, a level not seen since Q1 2022 reflecting how confident and resilient investors are about investing in AI.
With a 24% year-over-year growth, global AI deals far outpaced the -10 % quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) declines across the broader investment market. CB Insights notes in its State of AI Q3’24 Report that despite broader venture trends…
