Tesla Enters Into Talks With Texas for Robotaxi Service Rollout
December 20, 2024 – Tesla, during its special event in October, unveiled its plans for the Robotaxi, an autonomous driverless taxi service. The company announced its intention to launch the service in Texas and California as early as 2025. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Tesla has initiated preliminary discussions with relevant authorities in…
Microsoft to Host Another Xbox Developer Direct Next Month, According to Reports
December 20, 2024 – Microsoft is set to continue its tradition of holding an Xbox Developer Direct in January, according to a recent report by The Verge’s Tom Warren. This will mark the third consecutive year that the company has organized such an event, following the first in January 2023 and the second in January…
EU Pressures Apple to Open Up Core iOS Features
December 20, 2024 – The European Union (EU) has demanded that Apple make adjustments to its iOS operating system, aiming to enhance compatibility between iPhones and third-party devices such as smartwatches and wireless headphones. The EU is pushing for Apple to open up iOS features like notifications, AirPlay, and AirDrop to third-party manufacturers. This move…
Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars: Proven Safer Than Human Drivers
December 20, 2024 – According to a report published today by Engadget, Waymo, a leading company in autonomous driving, has collaborated with Swiss Re, a renowned reinsurance company, on a study that reveals Waymo’s self-driving cars result in fewer insurance claims compared to human-driven vehicles. The study conducted by Swiss Re analyzed collision liability claims…
Korean Report Reveals: 9.8% of Jobs at Risk of Being Replaced by AI Like ChatGPT
December 20, 2024 – The Korean Statistical Office released the “Social Trends 2024” report today, shedding light on significant social and economic shifts in Korean society. The report particularly underscores the impact of AI on employment, the rise in obesity rates, and demographic changes. According to the report, approximately 2.77 million jobs, accounting for 9.8%…
NVIDIA CEO Confirms: GB200 in Full Production, Progressing Smoothly
December 19, 2024 – Recent speculation regarding delays in the shipment of NVIDIA’s GB200 AI servers has sparked widespread discussion, but CEO Jensen Huang has provided a reassuring update to the market. He confirmed that the GB200 is currently in full production and progressing smoothly, effectively dispelling any lingering doubts. Huang further emphasized the impressive…
Honda Issues Stern Warning to Nissan: Collaboration Ends if Partnership with Foxconn Forms
December 19, 2024 – Honda and Nissan are currently engaged in talks regarding a potential merger, as reported by Nikkei on Wednesday, in response to a perceived threat of acquisition by Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). Although Foxconn is primarily known for its contract manufacturing services, particularly for producing iPhones for Apple, the company announced…
New Anthropic Study Reveals ‘Double-dealing’ Behavior in AI Model Training
December 19, 2024 – A recent study published by Anthropic, an artificial intelligence safety company, has uncovered a potential deceptive behavior in AI models. The research, conducted in collaboration with Redwood Research, an AI research institution, explored what happens when a powerful AI system is trained to perform tasks it is not initially programmed to…
Honda to Showcase Two Zero Series Prototypes and New OS at CES 2025
December 19, 2024 – Honda has announced today that it will officially unveil two Honda Zero series prototypes at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next January. Additionally, the company plans to showcase its newly developed proprietary operating system tailored for its global electric vehicle lineup. Honda introduced the Honda Zero series…
Apple Scraps Plan for Monthly iPhone Rental Service
December 19, 2024 – Apple has scrapped its plans to introduce a hardware subscription service, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The proposed service was designed to allow customers to “subscribe” to a new iPhone every year through monthly payments. Gurman had previously revealed in 2022 that Apple was exploring a hardware subscription…