At SIGGRAPH, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Illuminates Three Forces Sparking Graphics Revolution

In a swift, eye-popping special address at SIGGRAPH, NVIDIA execs described the forces driving the next era in graphics, and the company’s expanding range of tools to accelerate them. “The combination of AI and computer graphics will power the metaverse, the next evolution of the internet,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, kicking… Continue reading At SIGGRAPH, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Illuminates Three Forces Sparking Graphics Revolution

NVIDIA AI Makes Performance Capture Possible With Any Camera

NVIDIA AI tools are enabling deep learning-powered performance capture for creators at every level: visual effects and animation studios, creative professionals — even any enthusiast with a camera. With NVIDIA Vid2Vid Cameo, creators can harness AI to capture their facial movements and expressions from any standard 2D video taken with a professional camera or smartphone.… Continue reading NVIDIA AI Makes Performance Capture Possible With Any Camera

Biden signs $280B CHIPS act in bid to boost US over China, touts ‘fundamental change’

Washington — President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a $280 billion bipartisan bill to boost domestic high-tech manufacturing, part of his administration’s push to boost U.S. competitiveness over China. The ceremony on the South Lawn on Tuesday included several Democratic Michigan policymakers, including U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell of Ann Arbor, Haley Stevens of Waterford Township and Brenda… Continue reading Biden signs $280B CHIPS act in bid to boost US over China, touts ‘fundamental change’

How Democrats’ climate bill will impact the auto industry’s electric transition

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GM makes OnStar, connected services plan standard on some vehicles

A connected services plan previously offered as an option is now standard on Buick and GMC vehicles and the Cadillac Escalade at the cost of $1,500, General Motors Co. confirmed Tuesday.  Beginning in early June, new retail Buick and GMC vehicles sold in the U.S. come with a three-year OnStar and Connected Services Premium Plan. The plan was… Continue reading GM makes OnStar, connected services plan standard on some vehicles