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summary Let’s take a deep dive into the transformative impact of edge computing and uncover its broader implications and developments.Exploring the current state of edge computing Automation has revolutionized and modernized operations everywhere. Real-time data that once resided only in data centers is now collected and accessible throughout commerce and industry. This paradigm shift in how we think, act, and compute is driving the rapid adoption and growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. These technologies have the potential to streamline processes and compress timelines across business sectors and around the…
Will the term “metaverse” be replaced by “spatial computing”?Getty In October 2021, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled his vision for what he called the “Metaverse,” which he described as “a set of interconnected digital spaces that enable us to do things we can’t do in the physical world — especially the sense of being with other people, no matter where you are in the world.” He was so passionate about this vision that he changed the company’s name from Facebook to Meta and committed $10 billion to the project to transform it into a leader in advancing VR and XR…
China Pharmaceutical Market Outlook 2024-2032:The china pharmaceutical market is expected to reach a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.50% during 2024-2032. The market is driven by improvements in biotechnology, more funding from the government, and changes to regulations. Furthermore, there is a significant emphasis on innovation in medication development, with significant investments made in research and development, especially in the areas of oncology and rare disorders.Biotechnology and Innovative Drug Development: Driving the China Pharmaceutical MarketThe China pharmaceutical market is experiencing a significant transformation driven by biotechnology and innovative drug development. This shift is fueled by the Chinese government’s strategic initiatives, such…
NEW YORK, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the field of service robotics, is proud to announce that its latest service robot, KettyBot Pro, has been selected as a finalist in the Hospitality category of the highly acclaimed 2024 Fast Company Innovation By Design Awards. KettyBot Pro has been named a finalist in the Hospitality category of the Fast Company Innovation By Design Awards 2024. Fast Company’s Innovation By Design Awards recognizes innovative and impactful design work across a variety of industries, recognizing projects that combine creativity, functionality, and a positive impact on society. This…
Italian asset manager Azimut announced yesterday that it has invested €105 million ($113 million) in bonds from Alps Blockchain, a provider of Bitcoin mining infrastructure powered primarily by renewable energy. Azimut is an investor in digital asset bank Sygnum and has been active in tokenization efforts. Azimut’s investment in Alps Blockchain was made through a five-year secured bond using a Luxembourg special purpose vehicle. The startup takes its name from the Italian Alps, where it set up its first mining farm to harness hydroelectric power. The company claims that it can therefore reduce energy consumption for mining when the grid…
Google has announced the startups selected for the eighth batch of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, following a competitive application process that began in April 2024. The cohort is made up of 10 technology startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa, all using artificial intelligence to tackle key challenges across sectors including fintech, climate and health. Over the next three months, these startups will take part in a virtual programme that will include mentoring, training, technical support and more. The selected Nigerian startups include CDIAL AI, Earthbond, MyAIFactchecker, NextCounsel, Rana Energy, among others. Announcing the new cohort,…
Happy Tuesday! I’m Gerrit De Vynck, a reporter covering Google and artificial intelligence, filling in for Cristiano today. Send your news tips to gerrit.devynck@washpost.com.Microsoft calls for new legislation on deepfake scams and AI-generated sexual abuse imagesTech giant Microsoft is calling on Congress to pass legislation that would make it illegal to use AI-generated voices or images to commit fraud and require AI companies to develop technology to identify fake AI images created by their own products.The recommendations are part of a 50-page document released by Microsoft on Tuesday that lays out a broader vision for how governments should approach AI.As…
Corporate America is facing a cybersecurity crisis that’s not just about daily hacks and data breaches — it’s also about leadership — or, more accurately, a lack of it in corporate boardrooms.This apparent leadership issue has been brought into the spotlight by recent cybersecurity incidents at companies such as UnitedHealth Group and CrowdStrike, which not only highlighted the vulnerabilities of America’s digital business systems but also sparked important discussions about the role of leadership in managing cybersecurity risk.As we move forward in 2024, comparisons to past cybersecurity incidents like those at MGM and Caesars remind us of an uncomfortable truth:…
The company will participate in a Fireside Chat on Monday, August 5th at 8am ET. ISELIN, N.J., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OTLK), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg, bevacizumab gamma) for the treatment of retinal diseases, today announced that Russell Trenary, President and Chief Executive Officer of Outlook Therapeutics, will participate in a Fireside Chat at the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference 2024 on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. ET. In addition to the fireside chats, management will be available to participate in virtual one-on-one meetings with…
AI and the Next Generation Computing Platform – Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg – Watch on YouTube SIGGRAPH is an annual conference that discusses the latest trends and research in computer graphics and interactive technology, but the CEOs of Nvidia and Meta somewhat ignored the brief, spending an hour discussing all things AI, including generative systems, smart glasses, and some rather bizarre anecdotes.It’s no secret that Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg is pretty obsessed with the metaverse, augmented reality, and AI — the company has spent billions on VR and bought about 350,000 Nvidia H100 superchips to power its servers — so…