Tech News from Simmons Systems (Page 337)

Tech News from Simmons Systems

AI Artwork Claims Top Prize at Colorado State Fair Amid Intense Debate

An AI-generated digital piece wins first place at the Colorado State Fair, dividing the art community over the role of artificial intelligence in creative work. Supporters praise the creativity involved, while critics claim it signals the death of traditional artistry.

Bosch Pours $200 Million Into South Carolina Hydrogen Fuel Cell Factory

Bosch invests over $200 million in a South Carolina facility to manufacture hydrogen fuel cell stacks for heavy commercial trucks. The production supports a broader industry shift toward green hydrogen as a lightweight alternative to massive battery packs.

OpenAI Expands DALL-E 2 with New Outpainting Feature

OpenAI releases a built-in outpainting tool for DALL-E 2 that allows users to expand AI-generated images beyond their original square borders. The update provides a dedicated suite of editing tools for seamless image extension and modification.

AI-Generated Artwork Wins Top Prize at Colorado State Fair

An artist uses the Midjourney AI tool to create a winning piece for the state fair's digital arts competition. The victory sparks an online debate about transparency and the definition of art.

NASA Awards SpaceX $1.4 Billion for Five Additional ISS Crew Missions

NASA finalizes a $1.4 billion contract with SpaceX for five more astronaut flights to the International Space Station. The order highlights ongoing delays with Boeing's Starliner capsule and ensures continuous station staffing through 2030.

Tarci Raises $17 Million to Help Sales Teams Track SMB Signals

Tarci, formerly Leadgence, uses AI to track real-time changes in small and medium businesses to generate better sales leads. The startup secures $17 million in Series A funding to expand its data-tracking platform.

Lightricks Integrates Stable Diffusion AI Image Generator Into Mobile Editing Apps

Lightricks brings text-to-image generation to its Photoleap and Motionleap apps using the open-source Stable Diffusion model. Users create, edit, and own AI-generated art directly on their mobile devices.

Lightricks Brings Stable Diffusion Text-to-Image AI to Mobile Photo Apps

Lightricks integrates a new AI text-to-image generator into its Photoleap and Motionleap apps, allowing millions of users to create and edit AI art directly on their phones. The feature utilizes the open-source Stable Diffusion model to turn text prompts into editable images in under a minute.

Lightricks Brings AI Image Generation to Photoleap and Motionleap Apps

The company behind Facetune launches a new text-to-image generator powered by Stable Diffusion, allowing users to create and edit AI art directly on their phones.

Battery Recyclers Gain Spotlight as U.S. Seeks to Cut China Reliance

New climate legislation pushes automakers to find alternative battery material sources, making battery recycling a crucial piece of the U.S. electric vehicle strategy.

Netflix Ad-Supported Tier Targets $7 to $9 Monthly Price Point

Netflix plans to launch a new ad-supported subscription tier costing between $7 and $9 per month. The tier includes around four minutes of ads per hour and restricts access to the full content catalog.

AI and Robotics Transform Baseball's Classic Pitching Machine

Major League Baseball teams are adopting advanced pitching robots like the Trajekt Arc that use AI to replicate real-world pitches from actual players. A new partnership with Rapsodo brings precise pitch metrics to these systems for highly accurate batting practice.

Sonar Earables and Virtual Rooms Push AI Boundaries

Researchers develop a sonar-based earable that reads facial expressions through sound echoes, while AI2 introduces a framework to generate custom training environments for robots.

Lightricks Brings AI Image Generation to Photoleap and Motionleap Apps

Lightricks introduces a new "Text to Image" feature in its popular photo and video editing apps, allowing users to create AI-generated art directly from text prompts. The new tool leverages Stable Diffusion technology and gives users full ownership of their creations.

California Mandates Full Transition to Electric Vehicle Sales by 2035

California regulators officially require all new car sales to be zero-emission by 2035, with gradual targets starting in 2026. The landmark rule allows plug-in hybrids and does not restrict used gas cars or existing drivers.