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ServiceNow unveils Now Assist for Virtual Agent, a generative AI solution for self-service

June 13, 2023
ServiceNow today announced its latest generative AI solution, Now Assist for Virtual Agent, with the aim of revolutionizing self-service by offering intelligent and relevant conversational experiences. The new capability expands on ServiceNow’s strategy of integrating generative AI capabilities into its Now Platform, which helps customers to streamline digital workflows and optimize…
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Quick Charge Podcast: June 12, 2023

June 13, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Is Volkswagen hinting at an upcoming electric Beetle?

June 13, 2023
The iconic Volkswagen Bug may live on in the electric era after all. On Monday, Volkswagen revealed a new digital electric Beetle concept for an upcoming animated film set to hit theaters and Netflix next month. The question is, will it come alive? Will Volkswagen revive the Beetle in the electric era? Volkswagen’s Beetle attracted over 23 million people globally. However, after slowing sales…
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Nikon announces firmware 4.0 for flagship camera Z9 adding Auto Capture.

June 13, 2023
Nikon has released firmware 4.0 for its flagship camera, the Z9. The latest update brings an Auto Capture option that automatically fires the shutter when your chosen combination of motion, subject distance and recognized subject occurs. In addition, the pre-shutter-press buffer for the pre-capture mode has been extended from 30 up to 300 seconds, allowing up to five minutes of pre-shutter images…
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US Army extends contract with BigBear.ai for automated info

June 13, 2023
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army extended its contract with artificial intelligence and analytics company BigBear.ai as it constructs the Global Force Information Management system, which will provide service leaders an automated and holistic view of manpower, equipment…
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US Air Force would get A-10, F-15 retirements in draft NDAA

June 13, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Air Force would be allowed to retire 42 A-10 Warthog attack planes in 2024 as part of a proposed version of the House’s fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. But if the bill, HR 2670, becomes law, the Air Force wouldn’t be able to cut any more until it shows lawmakers a plan on how it would conduct close air support missions. This proposal, included in a draft of…
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