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Amazon vows to invest $10B in Kuiper satellites after getting FCC’s go-ahead

GeekWire

The Federal Communications Commission has authorized Amazon’s plans for a Project Kuiper constellation of 3,236 satellites that would provide broadband internet access across a wide swath of the globe — but on the condition that it doesn’t unduly interfere with previously authorized satellite ventures. (Credit: OneWeb).

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Elon Musk thinks we’re close to solving AI. That doesn’t make it true.

Vox

It’s perfectly fine for people to influence different fields, and Musk’s work on driverless cars has undoubtedly influenced the development of AI. Examples of ChatGPT fails like this are legion across the internet. Last May, Musk said he’d be “surprised if we don’t have AGI by” 2029. We aren’t, in truth, all that close to AGI.

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Radio astronomers are looking to the future as satellite mega-constellations light up the sky

GeekWire

There are plenty of astronomers who worry that the thousands of satellites that are being launched into low Earth orbit for global broadband internet access will cast a pall over their scientific observations. By 2029, more than 5,000 satellites could be above the horizon at any given time, according to NSF’s NOIRLab.

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Latest AI trends in home automation

Dataconomy

Did you know that by 2029, AI-integrated real estate is expected to be worth more than $1,335.89 The goal is to develop artificial intelligence for the house, which will enhance living standards and streamline everyday tasks. billion in the US only? They make life easier daily too. Featured image credit: Stephan Bechert/Unsplash

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Facebook’s satellite connectivity team switches over to Amazon’s Project Kuiper

GeekWire

Facebook has struck a deal to have more than a dozen of its wireless internet experts move over to Amazon to work on its Project Kuiper satellite broadband network, The Information reported today. not far from where SpaceX has its Starlink satellite development and manufacturing facilities. Amazon Graphic).

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Launch Your Dream: Build an eBook Store for Success Today!

Kitaboo

Develop a Cohesive Brand Study Your Reader Demographics Concentrate Efforts on High-Performing Assets Geographical Customizations Build an eBook Store App Payment Gateway Integration III. The eBook market size is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2029, landing at $15.7 How to Maximize Revenue Using Your eBook Store?

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Amazon schedules first Kuiper satellite launches for 2022 using ABL’s RS1 rocket

GeekWire

Amazon plans to launch the first two prototype satellites for its Project Kuiper satellite broadband constellation by late 2022, using rockets currently being developed by ABL Space Systems. The satellites are being developed at Amazon’s Project Kuiper headquarters in Redmond, Wash. — (Amazon Illustration).

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