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Nvidia’s Fair AI Patent Could Improve Facial Recognition Accuracy

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While this is a recognized problem in face-reading AI models, Nvidia’s tech relies on synthetic data to achieve balance, which comes with caveats.

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Electric Vehicles

Baidu’s Robotaxi Nears Profitability, While US Peers Are Stuck in Neutral

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The company started operating some fully driverless robotaxi rides in September 2023, and said 45% of Q4 orders were fully driverless models.

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Social Media

Billionaire Frank McCourt Pursues TikTok Acquisition

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McCourt says his goal is to build “a new and better version of the internet, where individuals are respected.”

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Patent Drop

Google Patent Seeks To Make Robots More Observant

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Google wants its robots to pay closer attention to the people around them.

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How Advisors Are Tapping ETFs in Model Portfolios

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Copycat ETFs Are Everywhere. Should Issuers Worry?

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Walmart Keeps Fan-Favorite Status as Shoppers Tighten Purse Strings

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