Japan chip tool firm Kokusai Electric launches $750 million IPO
By Sam Nussey and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) – Chipmaking equipment maker Kokusai Electric said on Thursday it plans to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct. 25, setting…
Rugby World Cup 2023: technology puts the turbocharger on Ireland
The tenth edition of the 15-a-side Rugby World Cup 2023 will be staged in France from 8 September to 28 October, featuring 20 teams with a schedule of 48 matches over 51…
California turns to AI to help spot wildfires
By Daniel Trotta EL CAJON, California (Reuters) – California firefighters are using artificial intelligence to help spot wildfires, feeding video from more than 1,000 cameras strategically placed across the state…
US proposes training, pilot certification rules for air taxis
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. aviation regulator said on Wednesday it was proposing comprehensive training and pilot certification rules for flying taxis, electric vertical takeoff and landing…
Artificial intelligence piloted a fighter aircraft for 17 hours
VISTA X-62A, a training aircraft, was flown by an artificial intelligence agent for more than 17 hours recently, representing the first time AI engaged on a tactical aircraft. The aircraft completed the…
REAIM 2023: First summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain
The Government of the Netherlands has organized REAIM 2023, the first summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain. REAIM 2023 was held at the World Forum, The Hague, on 15 and…
Europe’s first driverless driving test in Germany
First driverless driving test: A car without a human being inside has driven on a public road in Europe for the first time. The feat was achieved by Vay, a German…
Adobe signs chip supplier Qualcomm for marketing tech software
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Adobe Inc said on Thursday it had signed a deal with semiconductor Qualcomm Inc as a customer for its cloud-based marketing software. Once best known…
U.S., China, other nations urge ‘responsible’ use of military AI
By Toby Sterling THE HAGUE (Reuters) – More than 60 countries including the U.S. and China signed a modest “call to action” on Thursday endorsing the responsible use of artificial…
Twitter becomes first social media platform to allow cannabis ads in U.S
By Mrinalika Roy (Reuters) – Twitter on Wednesday became the first social media platform to allow cannabis companies to market their brands and products in the United States. The company…