“We are at a precipice.” Red Alert J. Robert Oppenheimer’s grandson is among the star-studded signatories of a new open letter about the dangers artificial intelligence poses to the planet. The letter, which was issued by the Nelson Mandela-founded group The Elders in conjunction with the Future of Life Institute, calls on global decisionmakers to… Continue reading Oppenheimer’s Grandson Signs Letter Saying AI Threatens “Life on Earth”
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All That Rain Is Driving Up Cases of a Deadly Fungal Disease in California
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Last week, a long, narrow section of the Earth’s atmosphere funneled trillions of gallons of water eastward from the Pacific tropics and unleashed it on California. This weather event, known as an atmospheric river, broke rainfall records, dumped more than a… Continue reading All That Rain Is Driving Up Cases of a Deadly Fungal Disease in California
Kurt Busch & Veteran Tickets Foundation to Share Appreciation for Active Military and Veterans this NASCAR Season
Vet Tix & 2004 NASCAR Cup Series Champion to Give Back at NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports Tracks DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) and 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch announced a partnership to share appreciation for the service of our dedicated active military and… Continue reading Kurt Busch & Veteran Tickets Foundation to Share Appreciation for Active Military and Veterans this NASCAR Season
SpaceX Launched Military Satellites Designed to Track Hypersonic Missiles
Two prototype satellites for the Missile Defense Agency and four missile-tracking satellites for the US Space Force rode a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Wednesday from Florida’s Space Coast. These satellites are part of a new generation of spacecraft designed to track hypersonic missiles launched by China or Russia and perhaps emerging missile threats… Continue reading SpaceX Launched Military Satellites Designed to Track Hypersonic Missiles
Sierra Says Conversational AI Will Kill Apps and Websites
I might have inadvertently insulted Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor when I interviewed them about their new AI startup last week. Their new company, Sierra, is developing AI-powered agents to “elevate the customer experience” for big companies. Among its original customers are WeightWatchers, Sonos, SiriusXM, and OluKai (a “Hawaiian-inspired” clothing company). Sierra’s eventual market is… Continue reading Sierra Says Conversational AI Will Kill Apps and Websites
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System Market to Reach $1.95 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 12.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research
Surge in government regulation, technological advancement, and rise in demand for electric vehicles drive the growth of the global acoustic vehicle market. WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Acoustic Vehicle Alert System Market by Propulsion Type (Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)), and Vehicle… Continue reading Acoustic Vehicle Alert System Market to Reach $1.95 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 12.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research
Aerospace Cyber Security Market to Reach $58.8 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 8.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research
The growth of the global aerospace cyber security market is driven by factors such as increase in cyber threats, rise in digitization and connectivity, and integration of advanced technologies in the aerospace sector. WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Aerospace Cyber Security Market by Type (Network Security,… Continue reading Aerospace Cyber Security Market to Reach $58.8 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 8.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research
Ball Completes Sale of Aerospace Business
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) the world’s leading producer of sustainable aluminum packaging for global beverage and household brands, today announced that the company completed the sale of its aerospace business for approximately $5.6 billion subject to customary closing adjustments. “Today marks a significant milestone in Ball’s 144-year history.… Continue reading Ball Completes Sale of Aerospace Business
NEAR EAST FOUNDATION LAUNCHES SIRAJ FINANCIAL SERVICES TO EXPAND MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISE FINANCING IN NORTHERN SYRIA
BRUSSELS, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Near East Foundation (NEF) today announced the establishment of Siraj Financial Services (SFS), a new social enterprise operating in Northern Syria. Continue Reading Near East Foundation announces the establishment of a new social enterprise operating in Northern Syria. Post this Stakeholders engage in a panel discussion moderated by the impact… Continue reading NEAR EAST FOUNDATION LAUNCHES SIRAJ FINANCIAL SERVICES TO EXPAND MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISE FINANCING IN NORTHERN SYRIA
India’s small exporters reel as Red Sea crisis helps rivals nab business
The crisis has begun to upend global supply chains, with Chinese exporters also stumbling in pain. Atul Jhunjhunwala, an exporter in the Indian eastern city of Kolkata, is tearing his hair out, having just lost another order due to the Red Sea crisis that has jacked up his shipping costs and times. “Last week, I… Continue reading India’s small exporters reel as Red Sea crisis helps rivals nab business