Steven Cliff leaving NHTSA to become California Air Resources Board executive officer
Cliff was confirmed by the Senate in May as NHTSA's 16th administrator. The agency had been without a permanent leader since 2017, when Mark Rosekind resigned as the Trump administration took over......»»
Tekion hires new technology chief to lead AI expansion
As chief technology officer, Binu Mathew will drive Tekion's strategy, product development and rollouts......»»
What"s the status of California"s drought as heat wave, wildfires sweep state?
As California's remaining dry spots shrink, weather experts warn that sweltering heat could slow progress......»»
Ahead of WWDC, Apple highlights developer resources – inc YouTube channel
With WWDC fast approaching, Apple has highlighted some of the resources and support options available to developers. These include the YouTube channel first announced back in March, and the Pathways resource launched last month … more….....»»
Outcry from big AI firms over California AI “kill switch” bill
Proposed law would require AI companies to adhere to strict safety frameworks. Enlarge (credit: Hajohoos via Getty) Artificial intelligence heavyweights in California are protesting against a state bill that would force.....»»
AMD is giving up on Windows 10
AMD's new Ryzen AI processors are embracing the future without looking back, leaving some users out of luck......»»
What to expect at WWDC24: Big iOS changes, more Vision Pro, and so much AI
There might not be new hardware, but Apple could make up for it with software. Enlarge / The logo for WWDC24. (credit: Apple) Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC, kicks off in Cupertino, California, next week. As a.....»»
What to expect at WWDC 24: Big iOS changes, more Vision Pro, and so much AI
There might not be new hardware, but Apple could make up for it with software. Enlarge / The logo for WWDC24. (credit: Apple) Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC, kicks off in Cupertino, California, next week. As a.....»»
90% of Michigan state troopers are white—why making the force more representative is a challenge
Experts see increasing diversity among police as a key solution to reducing racial bias in traffic stops, arrest rates and officer-involved shootings......»»
Molecules derived from sea sponge show promising effects in cancer, mitochondrial function
A groundbreaking study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology in collaboration with Dominican University of California explores how small molecules derived from sea sponges affect energy production in mitochondria and details their remark.....»»
Study indicates political connections fuel innovation in emerging markets, but talent makes the difference
Political connections can be a double-edged sword for innovation in emerging markets. While they provide companies with valuable resources and partnerships, the right kind of skilled talent is needed to take advantage of these benefits, according to.....»»
Editorial: California faces another record-breaking hot summer
After a chilly spring, it seems hard to believe that the gloom would ever leave Southern California. But skies are clearing as a "heat dome" brings midsummer-like temperatures to the state. It could be a preview of another record-breaking hot summer......»»
Court Denies Filmmakers’ Renewed Attempt to Get Redditors’ IP Addresses
Reddit is not required to hand over to filmmakers the IP-addresses of several Redditors who made piracy-related comments. A California federal court denied the filmmakers' request for a 'de novo' review, after turning down their initial request in Fe.....»»
Still riding LA"s metro after the pandemic? You probably think it"s safer than those who don"t anymore
As Jon Regardie wrote last year in Los Angeles Magazine, "Metro's raison d'etre is to get hundreds of thousands of people each day across Southern California." But the COVID-19 pandemic sent the numbers of riders plummeting to a low of 13%, and rider.....»»
Chasing down a cellular "short circuit" sheds light on how certain diseases begin
A group of researchers at University of California San Diego has identified the cause of a "short-circuit" in cellular pathways, a discovery that sheds new light on the genesis of a number of human diseases......»»
Nvidia emails: Elon Musk diverting Tesla GPUs to his other companies
The Tesla CEO is accused of diverting resources from the company again. Enlarge / Tesla will have to rely on its Dojo supercomputer for a while longer after CEO Elon Musk diverted 12,000 Nvidia GPU clusters to X instead. (credit:.....»»
Loan liability: Negative associations with an auditor can affect loan chances
How much does a loan officer's familiarity with an auditor affect their client's ability to receive a commercial loan? New research from Georgia Tech suggests that while knowing an auditor doesn't guarantee a commercial loan, loan officers are more l.....»»
Informal water contracts could provide quicker, cheaper ways to reduce impact of droughts
Droughts continue to overburden the systems and infrastructure that bring water to citizens and businesses. This is especially true in places like the western United States, where water resources are scarce, and the rules that determine who gets wate.....»»
Crime blotter: California Apple Store theft suspects in court
In this week's roundup of Apple-related crime, a Man who burned down home over iPhone misunderstanding gets prison, iPhone scammers get arrested, and a man tracks his stolen AirPods Pro to Iraq.The Bluewater Apple Store in the UK The video of a thief.....»»
Pelicans are starving: Scientists might know why
There's a broken link in the food chain of California's brown pelicans, adding a sad chapter to one of conservation's most striking success stories......»»
Data scientists aim to improve humanitarian support for displaced populations
In times of crisis, effective humanitarian aid depends largely on the fast and efficient allocation of resources and personnel. Accurate data about the locations and movements of affected people in these situations is essential for this......»»