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Tesla’s new $3.6 billion Nevada investment includes a ‘high-volume’ Semi factory
Tesla is investing greater than $3.6 billion into its Reno, Nevada Gigafactory, and with a part of the money, it plans to construct its “first high-volume Semi manufacturing facility,” in line with a weblog submit revealed Tuesday.
The corporate formally delivered the primary of its long-delayed electrical Semi vehicles to PepsiCo in December, nevertheless it seems Tesla is able to considerably broaden its manufacturing of the brand new automobile. Nonetheless, Tesla’s weblog submit doesn’t specify what number of vehicles the manufacturing facility would possibly make frequently or when it’s anticipated to open, so it may be awhile earlier than that prime quantity kicks in.
Along with the Semi manufacturing facility, Tesla desires to make use of the Nevada funding to construct a 100 GWh 4680 battery cell manufacturing facility, which the corporate says may have “capability to provide sufficient batteries for two million mild obligation autos yearly,” in addition to add 3,000 new staff to the power. For context, the corporate says that the Gigafactory presently produces upwards of 37 GWh of batteries per yr, sufficient for round 500,000 autos.
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UK details requirements to protect children from ‘toxic algorithms’
The UK is calling on search and social media companies to “tame toxic algorithms” that recommend harmful content to children, or risk billions in fines. On Wednesday, the UK’s media regulator Ofcom outlined over 40 proposed requirements for tech giants under its Online Safety Act rules, including robust age-checks and content moderation that aims to better protect minors online in compliance with upcoming digital safety laws.
“Our proposed codes firmly place the responsibility for keeping children safer on tech firms,” said Ofcom chief executive Melanie Dawes. “They will need to tame aggressive algorithms that push harmful content to children in their personalized feeds and introduce age-checks so children get an experience that’s right for their age.”
Specifically, Ofcom wants to prevent children from encountering content related to things like eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, pornography, and any material judged violent, hateful, or abusive. Platforms also have to protect children from online bullying and promotions for dangerous online challenges, and allow them to leave negative feedback on content they don’t want to see so they can better curate their feeds.
Bottom line: platforms will soon have to block content deemed harmful in the UK even if it means “preventing children from accessing the entire site or app,” says Ofcom.
The Online Safety Act allows Ofcom to impose fines of up to £18 million (around $22.4 million) or 10 percent of a company’s global revenue — whichever figure is greater. That means large companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok risk paying substantial sums. Ofcom warns that companies who don’t comply can “expect to face enforcement action.”
Companies have until July 17th to respond to Ofcom’s proposals before the codes are presented to parliament. The regulator is set to release a final version in Spring 2025, after which platforms will have three months to comply.
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Penguin-inspired robot explores sea using AI
Meet the Quadroin AUV, a bio-inspired aquatic robot making waves in underwater research.
Mimicking penguins’ swift and graceful swimming, this autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is the brainchild of German underwater tech company EvoLogics.
The evolution of the Quadroin
The journey began with the PingGuin, an experimental AUV that showcased its potential back in 2020. Drawing inspiration from Adélie penguins’ locomotion, studied by Dr. Rudolf Bannasch, the Quadroin was born. It’s not just a fleeting idea; the concept dates back to 2009 with the AquaPenguin, developed for Festo.
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Diving Deeper: The second-generation Quadroin
Fast-forward to last month, and the unveiling of the second-generation Quadroin has the scientific community buzzing. Designed for broader applications, it boasts advanced instruments like side-scan sonar and dual HD cameras, all illuminated by LED spotlights for those dark underwater adventures.
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A powerhouse of technology
Four thrusters propel it to depths of 492 feet and speeds up to 11.5 mph, making the Quadroin a powerhouse. Its lithium-ion battery promises 10 hours of exploration on a six-hour charge, making it a marathon runner of the seas.
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Smart navigation meets AI
But it’s not just brawn. There are plenty of brains, too. The Quadroin is equipped with a cutting-edge AI object recognition module and a Nortek Nucleus1000 subsea navigation package, ensuring it knows where it’s going and what it’s looking at.
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Autonomy in the abyss
Like its AUV counterparts, the Quadroin follows a preprogrammed path, collecting valuable data about the marine environment.. Once it resurfaces, it can transmit this data via Wi-Fi or satellite, thanks to its multifunctional antenna – complete with a light show to aid retrieval.
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Looking ahead: The Quadroin’s bright future
EvoLogics is gearing up for production later this year, with commercial clients already eyeing this sleek, penguin-like innovation.
Kurt’s key takeaways
The Quadroin AUV represents a significant step forward in our ability to study and protect our oceans. By harnessing the efficiency of penguin locomotion, EvoLogics has created a tool that can navigate the challenges of underwater exploration, bringing us closer to understanding the mysteries of the deep. As we look to the future, the Quadroin stands as a reminder of the limitless potential of bio-inspired technology.
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