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What Year Was It?
The day was Jul 2. What year was it?
Amelia Earhart disappears
The Lockheed aircraft carrying American aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Frederick Noonan is reported missing near Howland Island in the Pacific.
See the answer below.
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What Year Was It Answer
Amelia Earhart disappears
Answer: July 2, 1937
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Bill Gates says we don't have to worry about AI energy use
Bill Gates cautioned against overestimating datacenters' energy impact, noting they add 2-2.5% to energy loads. AI could reduce this by over 6%. However, AI's electricity usage might double in four years, complicating the net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
TechSpot
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Manufacturing Slump Continues; Price Pressures Ease
The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to decline, with factory output falling sharply in June. Despite this downturn, price pressures are easing as input costs drop and factories offer discounts. This trend raises concerns about a potential recession later this year.
EPS News
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How drivers and cars understand each other
Fraunhofer's KARLI project enhances vehicle-driver communication with AI and vision language models. Collaborating with major firms, it aims to improve safety, convenience, and prevent motion sickness in automated cars, targeting levels two to four of automation.
TechXplore
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China's AI strength suggests US export controls could backfire
US officials celebrated efforts to stifle China’s AI ambitions, but Beijing’s progress is notable. Huawei’s AI processors surpass competitors, and High-Flyer Capital’s AI model excels despite US chip curbs. China’s self-sufficiency drive might tip future power balances.
Taipei Times
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4 Ways China Gets Around US AI Chip Restrictions
At Computex 2024, Taipei showcased AI and green energy innovations, emphasizing the 3 nm process with Nvidia's Rubin, Intel's Lunar Lake, and AMD's MI350 series. Meanwhile, the Biden administration's tech policy faces challenges from China's aggressive AI chip investments.
The Diplomat
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Apple AirPods could be getting cameras in the near future
Apple plans to revamp AirPods with IR cameras by 2026, enhancing head gesture detection and 3D audio. These updates could coincide with a cheaper Vision Pro headset launch. The new AirPods may also feature advanced AI and health sensors.
TechSpot
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Is there a sustainable model for AI factories?
AI factories face significant investment challenges similar to airlines. These capital-intensive operations have high costs, rely on skilled labor, and depend on Nvidia GPUs, which quickly become obsolete. Uncertain demand and profitability make cautious investment crucial.
TechSpot
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Final Finish Specifications Review
Specifications are consensus documents agreed upon by a panel of industry participants composed of suppliers, manufacturers, assembly houses and users.
Circuit Insight - Analysis Lab
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Test Your Knowledge
What is the lowest point on Earth and where is it located?
See answer below.
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Quote of the Day
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect."
Mark Twain
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"When we pay women less, that's discrimination. To make it fair, we should pay everyone less."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
What is the lowest point on Earth and where is it located?
Answer: The lowest exposed land on Earth is at the Dead Sea shore, at -413 meters. The deepest lake bottom in a below-sea-level depression also belongs to the Dead Sea at -750 meters.
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