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Barracks and base fixes won’t be one-size-fits-all, Army 3-star says

WASHINGTON — One of the Army’s defining features is its uniformity. But when it comes to installations and quality of life, maybe one size doesn’t fit all, argued the head of Installation Management Command. Lt. Gen. Omar Jones, who leads the command, explained that garrisons need to provide a “common experience” for services like childcare while simultaneously providing “tailored”…
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GM Defense, Anduril team up on emerging battlefield needs

WASHINGTON — Tactical trucks producer GM Defense is partnering with unmanned and autonomous systems specialist Anduril Industries to address emerging needs on the battlefield. The companies agreed on “establishing a framework to collaborate on defense program capture…
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AI for recruiters: iCIMS unveils a new GPT-powered copilot

Finding the right person for the job is no walk in the park, as any recruiter will tell you. And it’s at least as challenging for job seekers to wade through the opportunities, apply for a job, and get that coveted first interview. But iCIMS believes generative AI can help. Today, the company is announcing its own iCIMS Copilot, an AI assistant powered by the GPT-4 in Azure OpenAI Service…
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The Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM is much smaller and half the weight of Canon’s previous ultra-wide angle zoom, the EF 11-24mm F4 L USM. Canon has announced the RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM, a full-frame, ultra-wide, rectilinear zoom lens for RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Recent Videos What may be most notable about the lens is its size, which Canon claims it was able to achieve thanks to the…
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The Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S is a super-telephoto prime that cuts down on weight through the use of fresnel lens elements. Image: Nikon Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S lens, a super telephoto lens that light enough for long periods of handheld use. Long…
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AMD acquires open-source AI software pioneer Nod.ai to fortify AI capabilities

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced today plans to acquire Nod.ai, a startup that specializes in optimizing AI software for high-performance hardware. The purchase of Nod.ai, founded just three years ago, shows that AMD is serious about staking a claim in the rapidly growing AI chip market, which is expected to reach $383.7 billion by 2032,  according to industry analysts. Financial terms of…
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