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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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Google is the current technology leader in this arena, according to a report from industry analysts IHS Automotive: “Google Self-Driving Car Strategy and Implications”. IHS estimates suggest Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, at a run rate of nearly $30 million per year.

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Google Unveils Faster, Cheaper Mechanism To Track Worldwide Deforestation Online; Support for Land Use Change Measurement, Verification and Reporting

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Landsat images via Google Earth. Through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, Google introduced an online suite of beta software that leverages cloud computing to track worldwide land-use changes such as deforestation. Google Earth, as analyzed by Carnegie Landsat Analysis System. Sources: USGS. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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opened reservations for the Ocean electric luxury SUV, arriving in 2022, through its website and native mobile app—available globally on the App Store and Google Play store. We created five easy-to-choose option packages for Fisker Ocean that will be available to our reservation holders closer to the end of 2020.

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Honda undercuts Tesla Model Y after slashing Prologue EV lease prices to $399/mo

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After kicking off production of its first global electric SUV in February, the Honda Prologue began hitting US dealerships in March. The 2024 Honda Prologue is available in five variants, starting at $47,400. Other key features include Google built-in, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a wireless phone charger.

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Finding The Wisest Ways To Global AI Regulation

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Before we launch into this episode, I’d like to let listeners know that the cost of membership in the IEEE is currently 50 percent off for the rest of the year, giving you access to perks, including Spectrum Magazine and lots of education and career resources. The heads of OpenAI and Google have both openly discussed the need for regulations.

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

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With more than three dozen AppLink-compatible apps publicly available on Apple iOS and Google Android, the SDK is now mature enough that Ford engineers are ready to let larger ecosystem of developers try it out. Globally, there are now more than 1 billion smartphone users, a population that is expected to double by 2015.

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2021's Top Stories About AI

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Deep Learning's Diminishing Returns : MIT's Neil Thompson and several of his collaborators captured the top spot with a thoughtful feature article about the computational and energy costs of training deep learning systems. They ended with some promising ideas for the way forward. 7 Revealing Ways AIs Fail : Everyone loves a list, right?