AI & RoboticsNews

Hollywood writers’ strike ends with first-ever protections against AI

September 28, 2023
One of the two major unions now striking in the film industry, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), has reached an agreement with the organization representing major studios, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), and its leadership has voted to end the writers’ strike as of Wednesday, September 27, 2023 — 148 days after it began. Among the concessions won by the…
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DefenseNews

Palantir wins $250 million US Army AI research contract

September 27, 2023
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army awarded Palantir Technologies a contract worth as much as $250 million to research and experiment with artificial intelligence and machine learning. The arrangement, announced by the Department of Defense on Sept. 26, runs through 2026. Exactly…
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Australian F-35 crews end their Asian exercise spree in Indonesia

September 27, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian F-35 fifth-generation stealth fighters are taking part in an exercise in Indonesia, on the last leg of a deployment that has seen the jets visit the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia for the first time. The six Lockheed-Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters from 75 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force, or RAAF, are currently taking part in…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

BYD America boss explains Chinese EV makers edge as it expands overseas

September 27, 2023
BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” is unlike many auto manufacturers, which is part of the reason behind its success. As the EV maker expands overseas, BYD America CEO Stella Li believes the company has an advantage. BYD brings affordable EVs to North America At the launch of BYD’s affordable Dolphin electric hatchback in Brazil, MotorTrend caught up with Li to discuss Chinese EVs and expanding…
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Kia says flagship EV9 electric SUV starts at $54,900 as an industry "Wake-up call"

September 27, 2023
Kia finally announced the starting price for its flagship EV9, its first three-row electric SUV. At $54,900, Kia says the EV9 will be “a wake-up call to the industry.” The 2024 Kia EV9 is expected to begin rolling out in the US later this year. 2024 Kia EV9 Light RWD gets a $54,900 starting price tag “We knew we had to get the EV9 pricing right and we believe today’s announcement will…
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