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Last segment of the world's largest telescope mirror successfully cast

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 01, 2024 - The European Southern Observatory's Extremely Large Telescope (ESO's ELT), currently being constructed in the Chilean Atacama Desert, has reached a significant milestone. German company SCHOTT has successfully cast the final blank for the last of the 949 segments required for the telescope's primary mirror (M1). Once completed, M1 will have a diameter exceeding 39 meters, making it the largest mirror ever created for a telescope.

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NBC brings AI version of legendary broadcaster to Olympic coverage

San Francisco (AFP) June 26, 2024 - US media giant NBCUniversal on Wednesday announced that it will use the AI version of a legendary sports broadcaster to narrate personalized daily recaps of Olympic game events.

Narration by Hall of Fame announcer Al Michaels generated using artificial intelligence will voice the recaps that will be personalized to individual viewers of NBC's Peacock streaming service.

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AI takes centre stage as Mobile World Congress Shanghai kicks off

Shanghai (AFP) June 26, 2024 - From phones that can detect deepfake scams to autonomous intelligent vehicles, the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence took centre stage as Mobile World Congress Shanghai kicked off Wednesday.

The jampacked connectivity industry conference saw some of China's biggest companies gather to showcase their latest products and visions for an AI-driven future.

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Amazon cloud giant AWS wants public sector to embrace AI

Washington (AFP) June 26, 2024 - Amazon's AWS, the world's biggest cloud computing outfit, is making a major push to entice the public sector to join the artificial intelligence revolution, as the generative AI race with Microsoft and Google heats up.

AWS and the other cloud giants say that the technology, made famous by ChatGPT, can have a huge impact on improving public services, including in health, security, charity and NGO work.

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US Air Force Introduces NIPRGPT to Enhance AI Capabilities

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 01, 2024 - As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, the Department of the Air Force chief information officer, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is advancing initiatives to enable Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees, and contractors to responsibly experiment with Generative AI, ensuring robust safeguards are in place.

DAF senior leaders are committed to maximizing competitive advantage, understanding that Airmen and Guardians require advanced technologies at the speed of relevance. Читать дальше...

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MDA Space secures $1 billion contract for Canadarm3 system

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 01, 2024 - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a key partner in the global space industry, has been awarded a $1 billion contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the next phases of the Canadarm3 program. This advanced space robotics system will be utilized on Gateway, a collaborative international project led by NASA to establish a lunar orbit space station supporting human and robotic missions to the Moon, as part of the Artemis program.

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Watch Taylor Swift Debut 'The Albatross' Live in Dublin - Rolling Stone

  1. Watch Taylor Swift Debut 'The Albatross' Live in Dublin  Rolling Stone
  2. Taylor Swift surprises fans, performs 'Tortured Poets' track in Ireland for the first time  USA TODAY
  3. Taylor Swift Says 'Folklore' Fantasy Album Inspired by Ireland  TMZ
  4. Star Tracks: Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Anitta and More  PEOPLE
  5. Taylor Swift's Dancer Shouts Vulgar Irish Phrase at Eras Tour  Parade Magazine

Forbes.com 

Five Steps to Navigating Corporate Spaces

Once you’re aware of the unspoken rules, it’s easier to spot them, understand their impact on you, and learn to deal with them effectively.

Sydney Morning Herald 

Piastri dudded by 'cruel' stewards call

Oscar Piastri will start the Austrian Grand Prix from seventh after his quickest lap time in the final qualifying session was deleted for running off-track by the barest of margins.

OurSports Central - Frontier League 

New England's Defensive Woes Not Enough; Drop Game Two

BROCKTON, MA.- Dalton Combs went 3 for 5 with three RBIs to give Trois-Rivieres a 6-1 victory over New England on Saturday night at Campanelli Stadium... - FL New England Knockouts

The Punch 

Former presidential aspirant publishes book to impact youth

Politician and former presidential aspirant, Victor Ani-Laju, has released a new book titled, HELP. According to him, the book has the potential to make a positive impact on anyone who reads it. Speaking about the inspiration behind the book, Ani-Laju said, “Help is a fundamental human need, transcending social status, wealth and education. “The book

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BangkokPost.com 

Air force denies US F-16 rumours

The air force has denied all knowledge of a US offer to sell its F-16 fighter jets at a competitive price attached to a long-term interest loan for the procurement.

NBC News 

Boeing Starliner crew remains in space after delay raises questions

A days-long mission has turned into a weeks-long stay for the Boeing Starliner crew, with the NASA astronauts docked at the International Space Station since June 6. As their return date remains unclear, NASA is pushing back on claims that the crew is stuck. NBC News’ Marissa Parra reports.

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

Xavier Moon becomes free agent

Law Murray: One more item — Clippers also did not extend qualifying offer to two-way guard Xavier Moon, making him an unrestricted free agent as well, team source tells @TheAthletic. Door also open for his return, but per source, Moon been eager to secure an opportunity for a 15-man spot.
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

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