New Optimization Algorithm Exponentially Speeds Computation

Image: iStockphoto A new algorithm could dramatically slash the time it can take computers to recommend movies or route taxis. The new algorithm, developed by Harvard University researchers, solves optimization problems exponentially faster than previous algorithms by cutting the number of steps required. Surprisingly, this approach works “without sacrificing the quality of the resulting solution,” says… Continue reading New Optimization Algorithm Exponentially Speeds Computation

Asimo Still Improving Its Hopping and Jogging Skills

Image: Honda Research We learned last week that Honda is putting Asimo out to pasture, so to speak, which is a little sad, but not too sad: Honda is doing this because they want to instead focus on the other, more useful humanoid robots that they’ve been working on recently, like E2-DR. Honda learned a… Continue reading Asimo Still Improving Its Hopping and Jogging Skills

Facebook’s DensePose Tech Raises Concerns About Potential Misuse

Image: Facebook In early 2018, Facebook’s AI researchers unveiled a deep learning system that can transform 2D photo and video images of people into 3D mesh models of those human bodies in motion. Last month, Facebook publicly shared the code for its “DensePose” technology, which could be used by Hollywood filmmakers and augmented reality game… Continue reading Facebook’s DensePose Tech Raises Concerns About Potential Misuse

Industry Association criticizes behavior of car Manager

Monday, 06/11/2018 10:19 clock This Monday there will be a showdown in Berlin Dieter Zetsche and Andreas Scheuer , The CSU Federal Transport Minister calls for clarification from the Daimler chief in the scandal of manipulated diesel vehicles. According to SPIEGEL information, however, there seems to be a lack of insight and good will in… Continue reading Industry Association criticizes behavior of
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That’s it, Mr. Zetsche

Saturday, 02/24/2018 13:24 clock For weeks it has begun, now it is official. Li Shufu, boss of the Chinese automaker Geely, is with 9.69 percent the largest single shareholder at Daimler , So far, the Kuwait sovereign wealth fund was the largest shareholder with 6.8 percent, the corporation does not have a real anchor shareholder.… Continue reading That’s it, Mr. Zetsche

VW redistributes responsibility in the Group

V olkswagen CEO Herbert Diess will divide responsibility within the Group for the world regions in the future for his brands. In the future, one leading brand will take over group-wide control of a clearly defined world region, said Volkswagen on Friday in Wolfsburg. Decisions could be made more decentralized. “We’re giving the responsibility over… Continue reading VW redistributes responsibility in the Group

Every VW brand gets its own region

D In the future, the Volkswagen Group will divide responsibility for regions among its brands. “We distribute the responsibility on several shoulders,” said VW boss Herbert Diess on Friday. Decisions could thus be made more decentralized in the future, and the board of directors could concentrate on the overriding strategic issues. The aim is also… Continue reading Every VW brand gets its own region

Investors sell car values ​​and Beiersdorf

S The high level of losses on automotive stocks and Beiersdorf shares pushed the German stock market down sharply on Thursday. The F.A.Z. Index, which is 100 times broader in the market, yields 0.92 percent to 2450 points. The default Dax index yielded 0.85 percent to 12,587 points. The prices also fell in New York.… Continue reading Investors sell car values ​​and Beiersdorf

Chief inspector can imagine Zetsche as successor

Who follows Manfred Bischoff as supervisory board chief executive at Daimler? The incumbent can imagine an internal solution and sees CEO Dieter Zetsche as a possible successor. Soeren Stache / dpa Manfred Bischoff (left) and Dieter Zetsche in March before the Annual General Meeting of Daimler AG in Berlin Monday, 17.04.2017 11:32 clock Daimler CEO… Continue reading Chief inspector can imagine Zetsche as successor

Daimler Group to be divided into three

The Daimler Board of Management has decided to take the first steps in a major redesign plan: In the future, the car company will consist of three independent divisions. The Stuttgart hopes that more clout against new rivals such as Tesla or Apple. Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart Monday, 16.10.2017 15:27 clock Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche… Continue reading Daimler Group to be divided into three