Guangdong Province, located on the southern coast of the People’s Republic of China, is the most populous province in China, with a population of over 126 million people as of 2020. Guangdong is situated in the Pearl River Delta, one of the most economically developed regions in China, covering an area of approximately 179,800 square…
Tesla Recalls 3,878 Cybertrucks
Tesla has issued a recall of 3,878 cybertruck vehicles due to faulty accelerator pedals. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and become trapped by the interior trim, increasing the risk of a crash. Tesla service will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly…
India: World’s Largest General Election
India, the most populous country in the world as of 2023 with over 1.4 billion residents, is currently at the polls for its 18th general elections that will last up to 6 weeks. According to reports, about 969 million people are eligible to vote between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition coalition,…
Meta Launches AI Chatbot Across Platforms
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, has announced the launch of its new AI chatbot called Meta AI powered by Llama 3, now running on the search bar of its major platforms. It is also accessible via a standalone website at Meta.ai. According to reports, Meta AI has been available in…
Rivian To Layoff 1%
Rivian, the company that specializes in electric SUVs and pickup trucks, has announced plans to lay off 1% of its workforce due to slower demand in electric vehicles as it aims to reduce costs. The company has also shut down its production line for an upgrade to increase efficiency and meet its end-of-year quota. In…
Ford Recalls 456,565 Vehicles
Ford has issued a recall of 456,565 vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in a loss of drive power. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the body control module (BCM) and powertrain control modules (PCM) for these cars may fail to detect changes in battery…
Take-Two Cuts 579 jobs
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an American video game holding company, founded in 1993 and headquartered in New York City. The company’s portfolio consists of games like Grand Theft Auto, Mafia, NBA 2K, etc. According to reports, Take-Two has announced plans to lay off 579 employees, which amounts to 5% of its workforce, as a…
UAE Faces Devastating Floods
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in Western Asia with a population of about 10 million residents. The UAE shares its borders with Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran. According to reports, intense rainfall caused severe flooding in Dubai and disrupted operations at Dubai’s international airport, blocking access roads and runways. The…
Linux Foundation Welcomes Open Platform for Enterprise AI
The Linux Foundation AI & Data announced the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) as its latest Sandbox Project, alongside Intel, Cloudera, Domino, VMware, etc., to foster the development of open, multi-provider, and composable generative AI systems. This will accelerate secure, cost-effective generative AI deployments for businesses by driving interoperability across a diverse ecosystem, starting…
Microsoft: $1.5 Billion G42 Investment
Group 42 Holding Ltd, also known as G42, is an Emirati artificial intelligence (AI) development holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. It was founded in 2018 and specializes in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, healthcare, cybersecurity, oil and gas, aviation, and smart city initiatives. According to reports, Microsoft announced that it will invest $1.5 billion USD…