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š Vegas Loop: Elonās āBoringā traffic solution
š¤© AIās Growing Influence: How AI is shaping your most popular social media platforms
š° Quick Bytes: This weekās roundup of the latest in the digital space
š The Ultimate Summer Reading List
Check out the autonomous transit of the Vegas Loop, brought to you by Elon Musk
IN TRANSPORTATION
Tunneling into the Future
Elon Muskās Boring Company is expanding the Vegas Loop tunnel system from a small-scale transportation solution to a comprehensive, city-wide network to ease Las Vegasā notorious traffic congestion. Using autonomous electric vehicles in underground tunnels, the project aims to provide a faster, more efficient way to travel. Although thereās much excitement around it, thereās also skepticism concerning its ambitious timelines, safety, and actual capacity. It does, however, represent a new step in urban transportation solutions, potentially revolutionizing how people move around in densely populated areas. Whoās paying for this? Taxpayers are off the hook as casinos float the station cost and Boring finances the tunnels.
From carving tunnels underground, to running X (formerly known as Twitter), to training for a cage match, Elon is about to showcase a whole new dimension of skills as he confirms the cage fight with Zuck in his tweet below. Is it even called a tweet anymore?
Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed on š.
All proceeds will go to charity for veterans.
ā Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
7:35 AM ā¢ Aug 6, 2023
IN SOCIAL
Transforming Digital Interactions
Weāre increasingly seeing AI being integrated everywhere, transforming how we interact across social and professional landscapes. Take Uber, who is developing an AI-powered chatbot to make customer service smoother and more personal. Instagramās also employing generative AI to label and combat misinformation on its platform. On the dating front, you may find yourself swiping right more often with Tinderās AI photo selection feature that helps users select the perfect profile picture. And if youāre on the hunt for a new job, LinkedInās AI-powered āCoachā tool is there to guide you, making the job search process more efficient. These advancements reflect a broader trend of AIās integration into everyday life, shaping how we communicate, connect, and conduct our personal and professional lives.
QUICK BYTES
Amazonās going digital - get all of your common health issues treated through their digital āClinicā and pay for your groceries by hand šļø
City of Hope researchers have created a targeted chemotherapy capable of eradicating all solid tumors in preclinical research š
Hereās how much money you need to earn to be in the top 1% in every U.S. state š°
McKinseyās back with their annual summer reading list, showcasing compelling picks reflecting the times - think geopolitical and economic challenges, AI tech advancements, and the pursuit of a sustainable and inclusive future šļø
BMW AI Time Warp
Click on the link below šļø to take an AI-powered journey of BMWās evolutionary roadmap. Fun Fact - did you know that BMW started off as a aircraft engine manufacturer?
Evolution of BMW
ā Smart Tech (@smarttechsin)
10:47 AM ā¢ Aug 6, 2023
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