google Google Makes Cloud TPU Accelerators Available to Public Beta Users Google opens up its custom Tensor Processing Units on the Google Cloud Platform, allowing users to run machine learning workloads without specialized hardware expertise. The beta release provides access to powerful ASICs designed specifically to accelerate TensorFlow applications.
google Google Opens Custom TPU Machine Learning Chips to Public Beta Google makes its custom Tensor Processing Units available in beta, offering faster and more efficient machine learning performance for TensorFlow users. The service aims to give Google Cloud a unique edge over competitors like AWS and Azure.
intel Intel Breaks Drone Flight Record During Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Intel uses 1,218 Shooting Star drones to create a massive light show at the PyeongChang 2018 Opening Ceremony, shattering its previous flight record.
uber Uber Pays $245 Million to Settle Waymo Trade Secrets Lawsuit Uber resolves its high-profile legal battle with Google's Waymo by handing over a sizable equity stake worth $245 million. The agreement allows Uber to continue developing its self-driving technology without the burden of a lengthy trial.
uber Uber Ends Waymo Trade Secret Lawsuit With $245 Million Equity Deal Uber resolves its yearlong legal battle with Alphabet's Waymo by granting a 0.34 percent equity stake worth approximately $245 million. The settlement includes strict guarantees that Uber does not use Waymo's confidential self-driving technology.
winter olympics South Korea Transforms 2018 Winter Olympics Into a High-Tech Showcase South Korea leverages the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics to demonstrate its technological prowess through multilingual robot guides, self-driving buses, and immersive virtual reality broadcasts.
reddit Reddit Enacts Broad Ban on Involuntary Deepfake AI Pornography Reddit officially prohibits deepfake pornography that features non-consenting subjects as part of a broader update to its involuntary pornography policy.
reddit Reddit Bans Deepfakes Communities Amid Growing AI Porn Backlash Reddit shuts down major deepfakes subreddits and updates its involuntary pornography policies to explicitly ban AI-generated fake porn. The crackdown aligns with similar recent actions taken by other major platforms like Twitter and Discord.
microsoft Microsoft Explores AI's Societal Impact in New Book Release Microsoft releases a new book titled "The Future Computed" to examine the trajectory of artificial intelligence and its profound effects on society. The publication emphasizes the need for collaborative ethical guidelines and responsible design as AI integrates deeper into daily life.
honda Japan Grants First Regulatory Approval for Honda Level 3 Self-Driving Tech Japan officially approves Honda's Level 3 autonomous driving system, allowing the vehicle to take full control in heavy expressway traffic. The automaker plans to release this technology in the Honda Legend before the fiscal year ends.