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French AI startup AMI announces $1 bn raised in funding

French AI startup AMI announces $1 bn raised in funding

French artificial intelligence startup AMI, co-founded by Meta's former chief AI scientist Yann LeCun, announced Tuesday it has raised $1 billion to develop models able to understand the physical world. This first funding round for AMI (Advanced Machine Intelligence) was carried out by five investment funds and

Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?

Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?

The global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of cargo ships, oil tankers and other vessels stuck in the Middle East because of the widening war are likely worse than those in your cell phone. Experts say this deficiency explains why since the start of US-Israeli strikes, the jamming of satellite

History with Phil: How 3 digits created a continental network

The history of telephone area codes reflects the growth of the modern communications system — from hand-connected local calls to a vast, automated network spanning a continent. When Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone in 1876, there were no area codes and hardly any phone numbers at all. Early telephones

Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes

Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes

The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has seen AI deployed as never before to sift intelligence and select targets, although the technology's use in war remains hotly debated. Different forms of artificial intelligence have reportedly been used to guide the Israeli campaign

Pulphead calls Bozeman creatives to a new late-night study space

Pulphead calls Bozeman creatives to a new late-night study space

Behind an average-looking building on South Wallace Avenue, there is a nondescript loading dock with an equally unremarkable door. Inside is a creative lounge called Pulphead, a late-night space for readers and writers. Wordsmiths are invited to join this after-hours hideaway and let their creative juices flow.

Letter to the Editor: It Doesn’t Matter How Hard Your Degree Is — Focus on How How Much You Can Learn From It

There was an opinion piece in the Feb. 26 Exponent titled “Getting a Science Degree is Harder Than an Arts Degree” by Sarah Scharff. Basically, the article claimed that Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees are harder than Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees because BSs have grade-changing exams, require you

‘Our North Star’: MSU starts developing next Strategic Plan

‘Our North Star’: MSU starts developing next Strategic Plan

MSU is currently gathering input for its next Strategic Plan through surveys, listening sessions and community conversations. The plan, which is set to be published Nov. 19, will help guide the University for the next several years. “Our Strategic Plan is our North Star. It is how we chart our