CEO Masayoshi Son announces SoftBank’s transition from ‘defense mode’ to ‘offense mode’

CEO Masayoshi Son announces SoftBank’s transition from ‘defense mode’ to ‘offense mode’

Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images SoftBank Group chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son announced plans on Wednesday to transition the Japanese investment firm from “defense mode” to “offense mode” in order to seize opportunities in the AI revolution. Son expressed during the annual …

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Tesla’s Hidden Setting Disables Autopilot and FSD Nagging

Tesla’s Hidden Setting Disables Autopilot and FSD Nagging

A Tesla Model Y is showcased on a Tesla car lot in Austin, Texas on May 31, 2023. Brandon Bell | Getty Images A security researcher, known as “@GreentheOnly,” recently made an intriguing discovery regarding Tesla vehicles. There exists a hidden setting that Tesla can activate, allowing drivers to utilize Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems, …

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Biden Scheduled to Hold Meeting with AI Experts in San Francisco

Biden Scheduled to Hold Meeting with AI Experts in San Francisco

US President Joe Biden gestures to the audience during his speech at the League of Conservation Voters Annual Capital Dinner in Washington, DC on June 14, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden is set to have a meeting with experts in artificial intelligence (AI) in San Francisco on Tuesday. This …

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Gannett Files Lawsuit Against Google, Alleging Monopoly in Ad Tech

Gannett Files Lawsuit Against Google, Alleging Monopoly in Ad Tech

Gannett-USA Today headquarters building in McLean, Virginia. Paul J. Richards | AFP | Getty Images USA Today publisher Gannett is taking legal action against Google for allegedly engaging in illegal monopolistic practices in the advertising technology market. This lawsuit adds to the growing number of legal challenges faced by Google, accusing the company of anticompetitive …

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Dyson intensifies focus on Singapore and expands global workforce recruitment

Dyson intensifies focus on Singapore and expands global workforce recruitment

Dyson, known for its consumer gadgets such as vacuum cleaners, hair styling products, and air purifiers, is venturing into a new era of products. The company has recently introduced devices like the 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum, which boasts “intelligent” features that require advanced software development. To support these functions, Dyson has significantly increased its …

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Collaboration between Allen Institute and AWS to create groundbreaking brain map

Collaboration between Allen Institute and AWS to create groundbreaking brain map

The Allen Institute for Brain Science, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor that could have a transformative impact on neuroscience. Together, they are creating the Brain Knowledge Platform, which aims to build a comprehensive map of the human brain. This platform will serve as the largest open-source brain …

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City-state Singapore currently has no plans to regulate artificial intelligence (A.I.)

City-state Singapore currently has no plans to regulate artificial intelligence (A.I.)

Singapore’s Marina Bay waterfront. Singapore is taking a unique approach when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Rather than jumping to regulate AI, the government is adopting a wait-and-see approach. Lee Wan Sie, the director for trusted AI and data at Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), stated that they are not currently looking …

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