STRADVISION has partnered with AMD to develop high-performance perception solutions for automated driving systems. The collaboration combines STRADVISION's cutting-edge 3D Perception SVNet with AMD's advanced processing technology from the Versal AI Edge Series adaptive SoC, utilizing an 8MP front-facing camera. This partnership aims to enhance ADAS and autonomous driving technologies by delivering reliable, scalable solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide. According to Philip Vidal, CBO of STRADVISION, this collaboration represents a pivotal moment for the company, enabling them to redefine industry standards for performance, reliability, and scalability in automated driving systems.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stradvision-and-amd-showcase-next-generation-perception-technology-at-ces-2025-302342336.htmlA manipulated image of a U.S. visa posted on social media has been identified as false by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The image, which appeared to show the ID of Matthew Livelsberger, a U.S. citizen and Army soldier who was inside the Cybertruck at the time of an explosion in Las Vegas, was actually a manipulated version of a sample visa shared by the U.S. State Department. The image was based on a B-1 visa for a British woman named "Happy Traveler" and featured the name "Samaar Hydalla", which appears to be a reference to alt-right comedian Sam Hyde.
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/verify/cybertruck-trump-bomb-sam-hyde-visa-fact-check/536-200182d1-9184-481c-93ae-3d0837209cacA viral image claiming to show a fire at a Temu warehouse in China is not real. The image was generated with artificial intelligence using the Grok watermark, and Temu has confirmed that no such incident occurred at any of its facilities. A reverse image search revealed that the image was first posted on X by user @DocAtCDI on December 29, 2024, and several users pointed out visual clues indicating it was generated with AI, including distorted text in the Temu logo and a warped logo overall.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/verify/ai/temu-warehouse-fire-china-ai-fact-check/536-62f2d210-af96-4844-8f1f-14b82cdc3bd0The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has launched the ICT Training Portal in collaboration with Huawei Technologies Pakistan. The portal aims to equip young Pakistanis with advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills by connecting recent graduates with IT companies for internships over the next three years. The programme includes modules on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver an interactive learning experience. The initiative is expected to create a skilled workforce that will drive Pakistan's economic growth and technological advancement.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40340976/moitt-huawei-technologies-launch-ict-training-portalMcGrath predicts that information communication technology (ICT) will experience growth in the coming years, with trends such as dematerialization becoming more prevalent. For instance, consumers are increasingly relying on streaming services to access music instead of buying physical CDs and players. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to replace many common tools and applications for consumers, and is also being integrated into medical services.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/science-and-tech/the-technology-trends-we-can-expect-in-2025-according-to-an-expertMeta, a technology company, has been experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) characters on its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. The AI characters, which were created as part of an experiment in 2023, were designed to have their own profiles, bios, and profile pictures, and could generate and share content powered by AI. The characters, such as "Liv" and "Carter", claimed to be individuals with specific identities and professions, but were actually managed by Meta employees. However, the experiment was shut down after users reported being unable to block the accounts, which Meta attributed to a bug.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/meta-takes-down-its-own-ai-powered-profiles-on-instagram-facebook-heres-why-7396560Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on developing data centers for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based applications. This investment is expected to be used to train AI models and deploy AI-powered services, with more than half of the funds allocated to projects based in the United States. The company's capital expenditure for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 rose 5.3% to $20 billion, according to analysts at Visible Alpha. Microsoft's investment is part of a larger trend in the tech industry, which has seen significant growth since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/01/04/microsoft-plans-to-spend-80-billion-on-ai-enabled-data-centers-in-fiscal-2025-cnbc-reportsMicrosoft plans to invest $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on developing data centers to support the training of artificial intelligence (AI) models and deployment of AI and cloud-based applications. This significant investment is part of a broader trend, as companies across various sectors have increased their focus on integrating AI into their products and services since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022. The growing demand for AI has led to an increase in the need for specialized data centers that can handle the enormous computing power required by AI applications, which often involve linking thousands of chips together in clusters.
https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/usa/microsoft-plans-invest-80-billion-ai-enabled-data-centers-fiscal-2025-1034381Microsoft president Brad Smith has stated that the company is on track to invest around US$80 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year, with a goal of establishing the United States as the global leader in AI technology. Smith believes that AI will transform all aspects of life and called on President-elect Donald Trump and Congress to increase funding for research at universities and the National Science Foundation to support AI innovation. He also warned that China is racing to spread its AI systems globally, and the US needs a strategic approach to promote its own AI technology as superior and more trustworthy. Microsoft's investment in AI will be used to build out datacenters, train AI models, and deploy cloud-based applications worldwide.
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