Author: elonmusk
Google aims to release commercial quantum computing applications within five years, Google’s head of quantum told Reuters on Wednesday, in a challenge to Nvidia’s predictions of a 20-year wait.”We’re optimistic that within five years we’ll see real-world applications that are possible only on quantum computers,” founder and lead of Google Quantum AI Hartmut Neven said in a statement.Real-world applications Google has discussed are related to materials science – applications such as building superior batteries for electric cars – creating new drugs and potentially new energy alternatives.Google’s prediction arrives amid wider uncertainty about when such a breakthrough will occur. Predictions from…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
Tesla is set to start production at its Shanghai Megafactory on February 11. The update was shared in a report from Shanghai Securities News. Key Milestones: The Shanghai Megafactory broke ground on May 2024 and it was completed by the end of December. The speed of the Shanghai Megafactory’s construction has been dubbed “Tesla Speed” for its rapid construction.Following its construction phase, trial production started at the end of 2024, with mass production slated for early 2025.The facility, which completed construction in just seven months, is Tesla’s first energy storage facility outside the United States. Production Details: As per a CNEV Post…
Tesla definitely seems to be determined to release the coolest lineup of accessories for its coolest vehicle. As could be seen in an update to the Tesla Shop, the electric vehicle maker has now launched a metal key card for the Cybertruck—because why not? Cybertruck keys: The Cybertruck, similar to Tesla’s other vehicles, is shipped with a regular key card. The vehicle could also be accessed and locked through a phone key. As per the Cybertruck’s Owner’s Manual, the all-electric pickup truck is capable of supporting a total of 19 keys. The Cybertruck’s Metal Key Card: Tesla’s Cybertruck Metal Key Card functions…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s deferred resignation initiative, known as the “Fork in the Road” program, has sent shockwaves through the federal government, including agencies responsible for space programs, policy and intelligence. While guidance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) explicitly excludes military personnel, U.S. Postal Service employees, and positions related to national security and public safety, the buyout program was nonetheless extended to civilian employees in agencies with critical space-related missions.The program, unveiled on Jan. 28 by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), offers federal employees the option to resign by Feb. 6 while retaining full pay…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
Neuralink has successfully implanted in a second patient its device designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone, according to the startup’s owner Elon Musk.Neuralink is in the process of testing its device, which is intended to help people with spinal cord injuries. The device has allowed the first patient to play video games, browse the internet, post on social media and move a cursor on his laptop.Musk, in comments made during a podcast released late on Friday that ran more than eight hours, gave few details about the second participant beyond saying the…
The Boring Company (TBC) has started tests on Prufrock 4 in Bastrop, Texas. Prufrock 4 is the latest iteration of TBC’s tunnel boring machine (TBM), meaning it should be closer to beating Gary the Snail. According to The Boring Company, Prufrock 4 produced 4.7 million pounds of thrust, weighing 797,000 pounds. The company aims to triple Prufrock’s tunneling speed while improving its cooling systems. Prufrock-4 has begun testing in Boring Factory in Bastrop, TX. Prufrock-4 is 308 feet long (~1 football field), weighs 797,000 pounds (~150 SUVs), and produces up to 4.7 million pounds of thrust (~90% of Falcon Heavy…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. The Dogecoin price has started out this month with a crash, sparking a bearish sentiment among DOGE investors. This bearish sentiment is further strengthened by historical data, which suggests that these investors shouldn’t be too optimistic about the foremost meme coin recording significant gains this month. Dogecoin Starts February With 23% As Historical Data Paints Bearish Picture CryptoRank data shows that the Dogecoin price has suffered a 23% crash since the start of February. This follows the monthly green close, which the foremost meme coin enjoyed in January, with a 4% gain in…
On Monday, President Joe Biden and the White House announced a new Executive Order that would beef up risk management of Artificial Intelligence (AI), establishing new standards to protect Americans’ privacy, safety, and security, as well as advancing equity and civil rights by standing up for consumers and workers while still promoting innovation and competition. AI projects have been in development for many years, but only recently have they become more complex and advanced. In fact, many of them are becoming so innovative that some experts and others involved in the sector are calling for a pause. Elon Musk is…