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business8 days ago•4 min saved

Ex-OpenAI Hedge Fund Bets Big on SK Hynix Nasdaq IPO Amid AI Chip Boom

An ex-OpenAI researcher’s hedge fund, Situational Awareness, and UK investor Baillie Gifford signal they could take up to $7bn of SK Hynix’s ADS in its $28bn Nasdaq IPO, as AI-driven demand for memory chips fuels expansion. SK Hynix plans to use the proceeds toboost fabrication capacity and acquire EUV scanners, with underwriters led by Bank of America, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Citi; the pricing will be set around the Kospi price (~$158 per ADS). If fully subscribed, the NY listing would rank among the largest Asian listings in the US.

via Financial Times|

#baillie-gifford #business #hedge-funds

lifestyle2 months ago•4 min saved

Raising City-Smart Adults: Trust, Not Hovering

A mom argues that independence is built, not granted: by letting teens travel solo, teaching situational awareness, and encouraging problem-solving, her kids grew confident navigating big-city life in NYC and Chicago. She still worries as a mom, but trust in their skills and foundation lets her remain calm without hovering.

via Business Insider|

#city-life #helicopter-parenting #independence

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Harnessing AI and Space Technology to Combat Wildfires: Innovations in California, Canada, and Washington

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to detect wildfires early and prevent them from spreading. Cal Fire, in partnership with the University of California at San Diego, uses a network of over 1,000 cameras across the state to scan for anomalies, particularly smoke. The AI technology has successfully detected 40% of fires since July 10 before a 911 call was received. The system is continuously learning and improving, with human intervention helping to differentiate between smoke and harmless substances. The technology has enhanced fire detection efforts without replacing the importance of human firefighters on the ground.

via CNN|

#artificial-intelligence #california #fire-detection

military-technology3 years ago•2 min saved

US Army Receives Highly Anticipated IVAS 1.2 Prototypes for Crucial Testing

The U.S. Army has received the first 20 prototypes of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) 1.2 variant, marking a significant milestone in the development of the advanced situational awareness system. IVAS combines all-weather fighting goggles and a mixed reality heads-up display to provide soldiers with improved mobility and lethality, day or night. The system integrates next-generation situational awareness tools, high-resolution simulations, and 3D mapping capabilities. It also features an embedded training tool, Squad Immersive Virtual Trainer (SiVT), for objective-based scenarios and battle drills. The prototypes will be tested by soldiers in August to assess performance and ensure design objectives are met.

via DVIDS|

#army #ivas #military-technology