Nvidia plans to launch its Jetson Thor computers in early 2025, aiming to enhance humanoid robots' autonomy and human interaction.

This initiative positions Nvidia as a key technology provider in the robotics sector, collaborating with companies like Siemens and Universal Robots. While Tesla's Optimus robot is expected to enter limited production by late 2025, widespread deployment of humanoid robots remains on the horizon.
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Source: wsj.com

NASA has raised the estimated probability of asteroid 2024YR4 impacting Earth to 2.6%, or a 1-in-38 chance. If it collides, the asteroid could unleash a force 500 times that of the Hiroshima bomb, affecting over 100 million people in the risk zone. The potential impact is projected around Christmas 2032.

After a recent finding. The new percent was slightly lowered to 1.7%, with there still being a chance of tragedy to say the least.
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Source: nasa.gov

Meta has announced Project Waterworth, an ambitious initiative to lay a 50,000 km subsea cable connecting regions including India, the U.S., Brazil, and South Africa. This project aims to significantly boost internet capacity, support AI development, and strengthen digital infrastructure across these areas, potentially transforming global data exchange and connectivity.
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Source: fb.com

The Trump administration has implemented a media rotation program at the Pentagon, replacing traditional outlets like NBC News and The New York Times with conservative platforms such as One America News Network and the New York Post. This initiative aims to diversify media access but has raised concerns about journalistic freedom and coverage integrity.

Tech billionaires Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos are planning significant changes to the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post to address declining trust in media. Initiatives include developing an AI-powered "bias meter" for news stories, though critics argue this could undermine newsroom credibility. Trust in U.S. media has reached historic lows, with less than a third of Americans expressing confidence in fair and accurate reporting.

Meta has announced Project Waterworth, an ambitious initiative to lay a 50,000 km subsea cable connecting regions including India, the U.S., Brazil, and South Africa. This project aims to significantly boost internet capacity, support AI development, and strengthen digital infrastructure across these areas, potentially transforming global data exchange and connectivity.
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Source: theguardian.com