Algorithmic autos
Connected and automated vehicles use technology such as sensors, cameras and advanced control algorithms to adjust their operation to changing conditions with little or no input from drivers. A research group optimized vehicle dynamics and powertrain.....»»
Car dealers wary of Joe Biden"s direction on autos
Dealers and dealership managers cited inflation, high gasoline prices, more government regulation and a rush to EVs ahead of market demand as main drivers of their discontent during President Joe Biden's first year in office......»»
YouTube"s Captions Insert Explicit Language In Kids" Videos
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: A new study (PDF) of YouTube's algorithmic captions on videos aimed at kids documents how the text sometimes veers into very adult language. In a sample of more than 7,000 videos from 24 top-ranked kids.....»»
Want to delete Spotify? These are the alternatives
Spotify still dominates algorithmic discovery, but others have tricks, too. Replacing Spotify used to be difficult, but its competitors have caught up in many areas. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Spotify is the dominant streaming music plat.....»»
Forest canopy covers "obviously" underestimated by current assessments, researchers find
Satellite mapping, bolstered by algorithmic assessment, provides an indispensable view of Earth's canopy covering. The fraction of ground covered by tree crowns serves as a critical parameter for measuring forest ecosystems and potential carbon sinks.....»»
New Algorithm Bill Could Force Facebook To Change How the News Feed Works
A new bipartisan bill, introduced on Wednesday, could mark Congress' first step toward addressing algorithmic amplification of harmful content. The Social Media NUDGE Act, authored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), would direct.....»»
Master Talks 3: Algorithms may become biased and need governance
Algorithms are changing our lives in different ways. However, Cathy O'Neil, founder of O'Neil risk consulting and algorithmic auditing, said in some cases, the mathematical models are embedded with opinions and potentially become "weapons" that cause.....»»
Request for Inputs: SEBI Consultation Paper on Algorithmic Trading by Retail Investors
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently released a consultation paper to solicit comments from public on algorithmic trading being done by retail investors including use of API access and automation of trades using the same. Genera.....»»
Apple Loses Key Autos Engineer To Electric Aviation Startup Archer
Michael Schwekutsch, a director of engineering in the Apple Special Projects Group that's reportedly working on self-driving cars, has left to join electric air taxi start-up Archer as its senior VP of engineering. Schwekutsch noted the change on his.....»»
New algorithmic approach predicts strong leaders
Research on leadership has long recognized the importance of understanding how leaders are perceived, and past studies have used a variety of techniques to examine different aspects of leadership. In a new study, researchers developed a computational.....»»
Tiong Bahru Social Club review: Won’t you be my algorithmic neighbor?
In this Fantasia Fest film, happiness algorithms dictate terms of community living. The trailer for Tiong Bahru Social Club Many of us can relate to, have related to, or will relate to Ah Bee, hero of the near-future, tech-fantasy film, .....»»
Carvana dealer license suspended in N.C. county for 180 days
Carvana is barred from selling autos in Wake County, N.C., until late January for violating motor vehicle dealer licensing laws in the state. The state attorney's office said in a settlement agreement with Carvana that the online-based retailer fail.....»»
New bill strips Facebook, Twitter of Section 230 immunity for spreading vaccine falsehoods
Senators target algorithmic curation to limit spread of health misinformation. Enlarge (credit: CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) A new bill introduced Thursday would hold Facebook, Twitter, and other social media companies responsible for amplifying con.....»»
Italy’s DPA fines Glovo-owned Foodinho $3M, orders changes to algorithmic management of riders
Italy’s DPA fines Glovo-owned Foodinho $3M, orders changes to algorithmic management of riders.....»»
SafeDollar "Stablecoin" Drops To $0 Following $248,000 DeFi Exploit On Polygon
The price of SafeDollar (SDO), an algorithmic decentralized finance (DeFi) stablecoin based on the Polygon (MATIC) blockchain, has plummeted to literally zero as a result of what appears to be an exploit today. CryptoSlate reports: While details are.....»»
Algorithmic architecture: Should we let A.I. design buildings for us?
For most of human history, architecture has been a human activity. Now, we can do it with algorithms. But should we?.....»»
Dr David Moche Explains About the Types of Algorithmic Trading Strategies and How Quantum Computing Will Help
Dr David Moche LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 3, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — There are essentially five distinct sorts of trading strategies with regards to automated or algorithmic trading. They are: 1. Momentum 2. Mean reversion 3. Market-making 4.....»»
In Mexico autos town, labor rights falter despite U.S. trade deal
Dismantling the power of Mexico's entrenched unions is proving a tough challenge, some labor activists say, with few signs that promised reforms are charting an easier course......»»
Tula Technology Applies its Engine Smarts to EV Motors
The company that optimized cylinder-switching in GM's V-8 engines is now optimizing performance in synchronous reluctance motors Tula Technology has applied to electric motors some of the algorithmic ingenuity it originally developed.....»»
Vietnam auto startup VinFast considering $2 billion U.S. stock offering, report says
VinFast began delivering gasoline-powered autos to Vietnamese consumers with BMW-licensed engines in 2019. The carmaker plans a Vietnam roll-out of EVs later this year......»»
Daily Crunch: Facebook makes it easier to view a non-algorithmic News Feed
Facebook has some thoughts and updates about its News Feed, Siri gets some new voices and Tonal becomes a unicorn. This is your Daily Crunch for March 31, 2021. The big story: Facebook makes it easier to view a non-algorithmic News Feed Facebook high.....»»