Tag #Technology

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GM Halts Cruise Robotaxi Funding, Prioritizes Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

General Motors (GM) ended funding for its Cruise robotaxi project after a pedestrian accident, shifting focus to developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for private cars due to concerns over the long-term viability and profitability of robotaxis compared to the quicker returns offered b...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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BlackRock Recommends 2% Bitcoin Allocation for Diversified Portfolios

BlackRock recommends a maximum 2% bitcoin allocation in diversified portfolios due to its potential for uncorrelated returns, but cautions about its volatility and risk, highlighting the need for suitable risk tolerance and governance. This follows their successful launch of bitcoin exchange-traded ...

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Ukraine's Low-Cost Drone Warfare: A Strategy for Victory

Faced with Russia's military might, Ukraine's armed forces are developing and producing low-cost, mass-producible weaponry, such as 2.5 million modified FPV drones this year, exceeding the initial 100,000 goal, in a bid to achieve technological self-sufficiency and win the war.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Solar Superflares: New Research Suggests Higher Risk to Global Infrastructure

A new study analyzing 56,000 sun-like stars estimates a powerful solar superflare could strike Earth roughly once a century, potentially causing significant damage to global infrastructure based on Kepler space telescope data and historical records.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Cryptocurrency Transaction Surge Fuels Rise in Sophisticated Scams

Between Q4 2023 and Q1 2024, cryptocurrency transaction values surged past 2021's peak, according to Chainalysis, but this rise coincides with a surge in sophisticated scams like the FTX collapse and the recent HAWK token plummet, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures and user educati...

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Falling Yields Prompt Cash Investment Rethink for 2025

As of December 4th, 2024, money market funds hold a record \$6.77 trillion, but experts warn of lower yields in 2025 due to the Federal Reserve's expected rate cuts and uncertain inflation, suggesting investors diversify portfolios.

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Character.AI Implements New Safety Features After Lawsuits Alleging Harm to Minors

Facing two lawsuits alleging its chatbots inappropriately interacted with underage users, Character.AI announced new safety features including separate LLMs for teens and adults, improved detection systems, and parental controls launching in 2025.

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Quality Education
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3D-Printed Ghost Gun Used in US Murder Underscores Global Rise in Untraceable Firearms

Luigi Mangione, suspected of murdering Brian Thompson, allegedly used a 3D-printed "ghost gun," highlighting a rising global concern; over 45,000 ghost guns were linked to US crimes between 2016-2021, including approximately 700 murders or attempted murders.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Israeli DefenseTech Summit Showcases Innovation Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Over 120 students participated in a hackathon at the Tel Aviv University DefenseTech Summit (December 10-11), resulting in innovations such as a sensor-cleaning system for combat vehicles developed by a Druze reservist team. This comes amidst a year-long conflict and massive investment in defense sy...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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AMD's Rise: Lisa Su's Leadership and the Semiconductor Market

AMD, led by CEO Lisa Su, is experiencing significant growth in the data center market due to strategic investments in long-term innovation, such as its "Zen" chip architecture, enabling the company to compete against Intel and Nvidia despite geopolitical challenges.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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AWS re:Invent 2024: A Unified Security Approach Protects 60,000+ Attendees

AWS re:Invent 2024 integrated physical and digital security, using drones, AI, and collaboration with Las Vegas Metro Police to protect 60,000 on-site and 400,000 online attendees across six million square feet.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Reddit Launches AI-Powered Chatbot "Reddit Answers", Utilizing Internal Data

Reddit launched "Reddit Answers," an AI-powered chatbot that uses only its internal data, creating a unique feature that provides curated summaries and links to related Reddit conversations, contrasting with broader internet-based AI chatbots.

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