Texas Instruments on track to secure $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funds to build three new wafer fabs

Why it matters: When the pandemic rolled through the global economy four years ago, it became clear to US officials that they had let its domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities deteriorate to dangerous levels. Hence the seeds of the CHIPS and Science Act were planted. The Act was allocated a total of $52.7 billion when it … Read more

Researchers discover the impact of supermassive black holes on galactic evolution

In brief: Recent research on supermassive black holes has greatly enhanced our understanding of galaxy evolution, challenging current schools of thought on how they form. By examining how these black holes regulate star formation, scientists can gain insights into the large-scale structure of the universe and the distribution of galaxies over time. This evolving understanding … Read more

Driving toward zero: how the DOT plans to use V2X wireless communication to eliminate traffic fatalities

In brief: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), there were 40,000 traffic-related fatalities last year. The U.S. Department of Transportation hopes to reduce that statistic to zero with a comprehensive technology framework called V2X, an ambitious plan that addresses improving infrastructure, vehicle technology, and regulation to make our road trips as safe … Read more

Apache Airflow 2.10 arrives to usher in a new era of AI data orchestration

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Getting data from where it is created to where it can be used effectively for data analytics and AI isn’t always a straight line. It’s the job of data orchestration technology like the open-source Apache Airflow … Read more

Google quietly opens Imagen 3 access to all U.S. users

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Google has quietly made its latest text-to-image AI model, Imagen 3, available to all U.S. users through its ImageFX platform and published a research paper detailing the technology. This dual release marks a significant expansion of … Read more