May 20, 2024
“We Are About to Hear Echoes in the Fabric of Space for the First Time”: Gravitational waves, which can be lensed by massive galaxies, may soon reveal their first echoes—like cosmic reverberations. Scientists are preparing to detect these lensed gravitational waves, which could provide insights into neutron stars, dark energy, and gravity itself.
“Senators Urge $32 Billion in Emergency Spending on AI After Finishing Yearlong Review”: A bipartisan group of senators recommends that Congress allocate $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to harness AI’s potential while addressing associated risks. The funding would support research, development, and transparency in AI applications.
“Volodymyr Zelensky’s Five-Year Term Ends on May 20th”: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s term was set to expire on May 20, 2024, but due to Russia’s war, elections were delayed. Critics question his legitimacy, but constitutional lawyers argue that an extension is legal. The U.S. law requires parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
“VCs and the Military are Fueling Self-Driving Startups that Don’t Need Roads”: Startups like Overland AI and Potential are developing autonomous vehicle technology for off-road environments. Overland AI, backed by the U.S. Department of Defense, focuses on military applications, while Potential creates advanced driver-assistance systems for ATVs and mining vehicles.
“TikTok, DOJ Request Prompt Decision on Potential App Ban”: TikTok and the Department of Justice (DOJ) seek expedited consideration of legal challenges to a U.S. law requiring ByteDance (TikTok’s parent company) to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban. The law aims to address national security concerns related to data sharing with China.
“Reddit Announces Another Big Data-Sharing AI Deal – This Time With OpenAI”: Reddit partners with OpenAI for a data-sharing deal related to artificial intelligence. The collaboration aims to enhance AI models and improve user experiences on the platform.
Marc Filias