/ Zoox has not requested an exemption to safety rules requiring vehicles to have traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this… Continue reading Is Amazon’s robotaxi company trying to sidestep federal safety laws?
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Clean Technica: After 5+ Years With My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range: An Addendum003687
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! After my 5-year anniversary article, here’s an addendum. Figure 1: The Future and The Past. Elizabeth and Tesla Model 3 in front of settlers’ dugout homes and barn. Castle Valley, Utah. November 17, 2019. Photo by Fritz Hasler. Soon… Continue reading Clean Technica: After 5+ Years With My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range: An Addendum003687
Sam Altman Says AGI Is “Achievable With Current Hardware”
OpenAI has made realizing artificial general intelligence, the point at which the capabilities of an AI surpass those of a human, its number one priority — yet plenty of questions remain. For one, the point at which AGI will become a reality remains a huge point of contention, with experts’ predictions ranging from years to… Continue reading Sam Altman Says AGI Is “Achievable With Current Hardware”
Scientist Accidentally Discovers Ancient Mayan City While Browsing Web
“The government never knew about it; the scientific community never knew about it.” Valeriana Uncovered While combing through detailed three-dimensional LiDAR maps of areas covered in dense vegetation, an archeologist uncovered a lost Mayan city called Valeriana in the jungles of southern Mexico. As detailed in a new study published in the journal Antiquity, a… Continue reading Scientist Accidentally Discovers Ancient Mayan City While Browsing Web
MrBeast Accused of Massive Crypto Fraud
There’s a lot going on here. Analyze This In an incredibly detailed new investigation, a group of digital sleuths have accused YouTuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson of getting crypto-rich from numerous scams. “A team of researchers has since conducted a more detailed analysis, uncovering connections to over 50 cryptocurrency wallets linked to MrBeast,” the analysts wrote… Continue reading MrBeast Accused of Massive Crypto Fraud
Confused Trump Says Elon Musk Is “as Good as You Get” in “Terms of Computer”
Please make it stop. Computer Man Former president Donald Trump and multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk have really hit their honeymoon phase. Less than a week ahead of the presidential elections, Trump took the stage at an event in Henderson, Nevada, to subject audiences to characteristically rambling stream of consciousness remarks. During his meandering speech, Trump… Continue reading Confused Trump Says Elon Musk Is “as Good as You Get” in “Terms of Computer”
Elon Musk’s America PAC Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
Elon Musk’s America PAC and several other defendants, including the reelection campaign for Representative Michelle Steel, a Republican from California, are accused of violating California labor law in a class action lawsuit filed in Orange County on October 30, according to court documents obtained by WIRED. The named plaintiffs, Tamiko Anderson and Patricia Kelly, were… Continue reading Elon Musk’s America PAC Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
The Guy Behind the Fake AI Halloween Parade Listing Says You’ve Got It All Wrong
I appreciate that. We own this mistake. So your name is Nazir Ali, but when you say “we”— We are not going to give you any personal information that might be harmful for us. Everyone is writing about us, and they are telling us that we are scammers. Would you be comfortable telling me about… Continue reading The Guy Behind the Fake AI Halloween Parade Listing Says You’ve Got It All Wrong
Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next year
If you’re wondering what happened to Amazon’s new and improved version of its Alexa voice assistant, you’re not alone. Bloomberg reports that the new Alexa is still stuck in its developmental phase and Amazon has cut off access to its beta phase including its new “Let’s Chat” phase. As a result, a planned late 2024… Continue reading Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next year
Disney forms dedicated AI and XR group to coordinate company-wide use and adoption
Disney is adding another layer to its AI and extended reality strategies. As first reported by Reuters, the company recently formed a dedicated emerging technologies unit. Dubbed the Office of Technology Enablement, the group will coordinate the company’s exploration, adoption and use of artificial intelligence, AR and VR tech. It has tapped Jamie Voris, previously… Continue reading Disney forms dedicated AI and XR group to coordinate company-wide use and adoption