🤖 Politics - USAID Funding and NGO Contracts
This article discusses the cancellation of 5,200 contracts with left-leaning NGOs and the alleged laundering of Democratic Party funding from USAID. The claims made are presented without verification.
Key Points:
• 5,200 NGO contracts were cancelled.
• Cancelled contracts were with left-leaning organizations.
• Allegations of misused funds and donations to Democrats.
• Senator Rubio's involvement in the cancellations is mentioned.
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🔗 Resources:
• Dr. Pippa Malmgren ↗ - Political commentator
• Wall Street Maverick ↗ - Financial news
💡 Frontier Science and AI
This article discusses the limitations of AI in frontier science, highlighting the importance of asking the right questions.
Key Points:
• Frontier science prioritizes insightful questions over answers.
• AI agents currently struggle with formulating novel research questions.
• Current AI automation may impact software builders/engineers.
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🔗 Resources:
• Art Deza ↗ - Technology commentator
🚀 AI - LLMs and Software Development
This article summarizes a talk on the impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) on software development.
Key Points:
• Software development is undergoing fundamental change due to LLMs.
• LLMs represent a new type of computer programmable in natural language.
• A major version upgrade is warranted considering LLMs capabilities.
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🔗 Resources:
• Andrej Karpathy ↗ - AI researcher
🤖 LiDAR Technology - Aeva's FMCW LiDAR
This article highlights the safety features of Aeva's 4D LiDAR technology, emphasizing its compatibility with smartphone cameras.
Key Points:
• Aeva's LiDAR is safe for use near smartphone cameras.
• FMCW technology ensures eye and camera safety.
• The technology is presented as future-ready.
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🔗 Resources:
• Aeva ↗ - LiDAR technology company
🤖 macOS - PSVR2 Controller Support
This article discusses the built-in support for Sony PSVR2 Sense controllers in the macOS 26 beta.
Key Points:
• macOS 26 beta includes support for Sony PSVR2 Sense controllers.
• Advanced haptics and adaptive triggers are supported.
• Support is presumably for "remote spatial rendering."
• No built-in support for the PSVR2 headset is apparent.
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🔗 Resources:
• iVRy VR ↗ - VR technology news
🤖 Transportation - UITP Conference
This article briefly mentions the ADASTEC team's presence at the UITP conference.
Key Points:
• ADASTEC team attended the UITP conference.
• Team members present included CEO, CCO, CPO, and marketing/sales representatives.
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🔗 Resources:
• Adastec Corp ↗ - Transportation technology company
🤖 Autonomous Vehicles - Waymo Safety
This article focuses on Waymo's commitment to safety in autonomous vehicle development.
Key Points:
• Safety is a core principle at Waymo.
• Prioritization of safe driver development before scaling.
• Transparency is maintained through a safety hub covering 71M+ miles of driving data.
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🔗 Resources:
• Waymo ↗ - Autonomous vehicle company
• TechTekedra ↗ - Technology news
🚀 Logistics - Starship Technologies at MOVE_Event
This article announces Starship Technologies' participation in the MOVE_Event conference.
Key Points:
• Starship Technologies will attend the MOVE_Event Conference 2025.
• Lisa Johnson will present on industry regulations and last-mile delivery.
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🔗 Resources:
• Starship Technologies ↗ - Last-mile delivery robots
• MOVE_Event ↗ - Logistics conference
🚀 Autonomous Vehicles - InnovizTwo and Level 3 Autonomy
This article announces InnovizTwo's selection for a Level 3 autonomous platform by a top 5 global OEM.
Key Points:
• InnovizTwo selected to power a Level 3 autonomous platform.
• Partnership with a top 5 global OEM.
• Advances safe, scalable autonomy worldwide.
• Series production is the goal.
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🔗 Resources:
• Innoviz LiDAR ↗ - LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles
• Press Release ↗ - Official announcement
🚀 Autonomous Vehicles - Innoviz and Level 3 Program
This article announces that Innoviz has been selected by another top 5 OEM for its Level 3 program, with series production planned for 2027.
Key Points:
• Innoviz selected by another top 5 OEM for Level 3 program.
• Series production targeted for 2027.
🔗 Resources:
• Keilaf Omer ↗ - Industry professional
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