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AI helps driverless cars predict how unseen pedestrians may move
The artificial intelligence systems that control driverless cars can still struggle to predict the sudden appearance of other vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians – but a new algorithm has shown how they can more accurately anticipate the…
Driverless 'ghost car' takes woman for spin - but people have lots of questions
Tesla, led by billionaire Elon Musk, is making waves with the unveiling of Cybercab, the ghost taxi that's set to revolutionise transport in 2026, all for under £23,000. These cutting-edge cabs will navigate roads through artificial…
Self-Driving Cars Aren't Here Yet, but Kentucky is Among States Getting the Rules Ready
Early one morning last year, as state Rep. Josh Bray left his small town of Mount Vernon in southeastern Kentucky to make his way to the Capitol in Frankfort, he decided to count how many drivers he saw texting or distracted by something else. He…
Elon Musk admits Tesla's existing 'self-driving' cars may never actually drive by themselves
Elon Musk has finally admitted that Tesla's long-promised dream of fully self-driving cars might not become a reality, casting doubt on the capabilities of the company's existing vehicles. Although, not in as many words. Despite years of assurances…
Palmer Luckey's vision for the future of mixed reality
Luckey is increasingly convinced that the military, not consumers, will see the value of mixed-reality hardware first: “You're going to see an AR headset on every soldier, long before you see it on every civilian,” he says. In the…
Mary Barra still thinks GM will make an AV with no steering wheel
General Motors CEO Mary Barra still believes an autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel and pedals is “definitely” in her company's future, despite recently cancelling the purpose-built Origin. Barra told the crowd at TechCrunch…
Toyota and NTT to jointly develop driver assistance technology that uses AI
Toyota and NTT plan to collaborate on research and development for a driver assistance system that uses next-generation optical communication infrastructure and artificial intelligence, people familiar with the matter said Monday. The two companies…
Council Post: Driving The Future: Digital Transformation And Product Management In The Logistics And Supply Chain Revolution
Shyam Alok, Head, Digital Transformation Practice with OTSI, extensive experience into logistics and supply chain industry as DT & PM Leader The logistics and supply chain sectors have long been the backbone of global trade. However, in today's…
As Russia gains ground, can Ukraine survive?
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AI Data Centers And The New Era Of Unprecedented Demand
Artificial intelligence will continue to disrupt industries as the technology evolves through the coming years and decades and I am hard-pressed to envision a business vertical that will be untouched by the impact of AI. An industry undergoing…
PennDOT approves rules for self-driving vehicles in state
There are now rules of the road for self-driving vehicles in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation last week formally adopted guidelines for the operation of highly automated vehicles, or HAVs, including ones that operate…
From buckyballs to biological membranes: ISIS celebrates 40 years of neutron science - Physics World
2024 marks 40 years since ISIS, the UK's neutron user facility, first became operational. Since its origins in the 1940s, neutron scattering has emerged as a powerful means for understanding everything from human cells to quantum spins. Rosie de…
The EU will impose duties on electric vehicle imports from China
“In parallel, we remain open to a possible alternative solution that would be effective in addressing the problems identified and (World Trade Organization)-compatible,” he added. The duties would stay in force for five years, unless…
Cadillac OpenSpace Is The Autonomous Motorhome We Can Only Dream About
General Motors Design has unveiled the fourth and final concept in its autonomous vehicle series. Called the Cadillac OpenSpace, this Level 5 autonomous vehicle is actually a luxury motorhome. Although just a concept, it hints at a future where RVs…
Jeff Bezos, Jay Powell, Serena Williams and More Will Speak at the DealBook Summit
We are pleased to announce our lineup for the DealBook Summit, which will be held on Dec. 4 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. Andrew will host a series of conversations with the biggest newsmakers in the world of business, politics and…
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