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OpenAI plans to shift compute needs from Microsoft to SoftBank
OpenAI is reportedly planning to shift its computing needs from Microsoft to SoftBank, marking a significant change in its cloud partnership. The move comes as OpenAI looks to diversify its infrastructure and reduce dependency on Microsoft’s Azure platform. This shift could potentially reshape the landscape of AI development and cloud computing partnerships, with SoftBank positioning itself as a key player.
Uber CEO Says Musk Wants to Go Alone on Tesla Robotaxi Rollout
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed that Elon Musk is not interested in partnering with Uber for Tesla’s upcoming robotaxis, meaning Uber will compete directly with Tesla and Waymo. While Uber would welcome a collaboration, it sees value in being a platform for autonomous vehicles, offering demand to an otherwise variable market. As Tesla and Waymo prepare to roll out self-driving rides, Uber faces challenges in maintaining ride volume and commission rates.
New York Times goes all-in on internal AI tools
The New York Times is integrating AI tools into its newsroom, introducing an in-house tool called Echo to help staff generate SEO headlines, summaries, and social media content. They’ve also approved the use of external AI programs like GitHub Copilot and Google’s Vertex AI for coding and product development. While AI will assist in tasks such as editing and research, all content will remain under human oversight to maintain journalistic integrity.
SpaceX targeting Friday for next test of Starship megarocket
SpaceX is set to conduct the eighth test flight of its Starship megarocket on Friday, February 28, 2025, from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. This follows a previous test on January 16, where the upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, leading to debris recovery efforts. The upcoming mission includes upgrades to the upper-stage spaceship for enhanced reliability and performance, and aims to catch the booster stage using the launch tower’s “chopstick” arms. Additionally, SpaceX plans to deploy Starlink simulators that will burn up upon re-entry. The launch is pending regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
How Singapore became the ideal testing ground for self-driving cars
Singapore is expanding its use of self-driving buses, freight vehicles, and street sweepers to tackle labor shortages and optimize limited land resources. Clear regulations and high public acceptance have attracted foreign autonomous vehicle firms to the city-state.
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The future belongs to idea guys who can just do things
The author Geoffrey Huntley argues that advancements in AI are transforming software development, making traditional coding roles less essential. He emphasizes the need for engineers and companies to adapt by embracing AI tools, fostering employee upskilling, and reevaluating existing roadmaps to stay competitive in this evolving landscape.
The article explores the concept of “superbabies” through advanced genetic and environmental interventions, discussing CRISPR technology, embryo selection, and optimized upbringing strategies. While the science is promising, ethical concerns and societal implications are significant, raising questions about inequality and the moral boundaries of human enhancement.
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