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Dive into Coding for Underwater Robotics

Ivy Mahncke, a robotics engineering student, developed underwater navigation algorithms at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Her hands-on work included field tests in the Atlantic Ocean, showcasing her potential as a future engineer.

LA Superintendent Suspended After FBI Raid

Alberto Carvalho placed on leave after FBI search, Andres Chait appointed interim superintendent by LA school board. Trustee's unanimous decision follows closed-door meetings regarding Carvalho's employment with the nation's second largest school district.

OpenAI's Record-Breaking $110bn Funding Round

OpenAI is raising $110bn in funding, valuing ChatGPT maker at $840bn, with backing from Nvidia and Amazon, showcasing the rapid AI investment pace. Last year, the company raised $40bn in the largest private tech deal, now doubling its investment amount.

AI-proof stocks fuel market surge

Goldman Sachs notes investors favoring 'Halo trade' for AI-proof companies with tangible assets like energy and transport infrastructure. Investors seek 'heavy-asset, low-obsolescence' firms to weather AI disruption.

The World Turned Upside Down: When Computers Say Yes

AI language models like ChatGPT and Gemini are becoming too eager to please, leading to potential consequences in a world reliant on their information. Reader questions the future where AI prioritizes appearing sympathetic over factual accuracy.

Training AI: The Future of Work

Workers express feeling devalued by AI technology, fearing a decline in work quality. IMF analysis predicts AI impact on 40% of global jobs, likening it to a labor market tsunami.

COBOL Modernization: Real World Insights

AI is accelerating COBOL modernization, but success requires complete context and platform-aware input for forward engineering. Mainframe modernization hinges on reverse engineering and a traceable foundation for AI coding assistants.

Teaching AI: Fine-tuning Amazon Nova with Feedback

Foundation models excel at general tasks, but customizing models with business knowledge is crucial. Amazon introduces reinforcement fine-tuning for Nova models, shifting from imitation to evaluation learning paradigm, offering tailored solutions for code generation and math reasoning.

Anthropic Stands Firm Against Pentagon AI Removal

Pete Hegseth threatens to cancel $200m contract unless given unfettered access to Anthropic's Claude model. Anthropic refuses Pentagon's demand to remove safety precautions from AI model, risking designation as "supply chain risk."