Elon Musk’s firm, xAI, is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in new equity – after the billionaire last week slammed a CNBC report about the funding round as “false.” The deal would hike xAI’s valuation to $230 billion, people familiar with the plans told the Wall Street Journal. That’s a strong jump … Read more
When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an early adopter. He knew there would be a learning curve, but Gamble decided the technology was worth figuring out. The third-generation farmer bought one autonomous tractor. He plans on deploying its self-driving feature this spring and is currently using the tractor’s … Read more
CES, the yearly confab for tech heads in Las Vegas, has always been a must-attend for gadget geeks — and 2024 is no exception. There are robo-vacuums and robo-lawn mowers. There are superfast phone chargers that look like toasters. And of course, there are robot dogs — some of them furry and cuddly, and some … Read more
For more than two decades, America has been trapped in a debilitating, partisan energy debate: Republicans eschew renewable energy and support the fossil-fuel industry — including initiatives like the Northern Access Pipeline through western New York — while Democrats rail against fossil fuels and champion green energy technologies. The old partisan boundaries of this debate … Read more
New X-ray analysis seems to prove that the Shroud of Turin was indeed from Jesus Christ’s time – allowing artificial intelligence to recreate stunning images of what many believe could be Christ himself. Christians have long believed that the treasured relic was the burial cloth of Jesus, showing an imprint of their Messiah’s face. While dating … Read more
A Chinese scientist works at the national laboratory of medical genetics of China in Central South University June 19, 2006 in Changsha city, Hunan province of China. Guang Niu | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Biden administration is seeking a short-term extension to a landmark science and technology agreement with China despite pressure … Read more