Other topics include the start of the world's first malaria vaccine program for children, a man's claim that Macy's facial recognition technology led to his assault in jail, and the growth of China's spy agency. The newsletter also mentions a voter suppression attempt in New Hampshire involving fake Joe Biden robocalls, Google's decision to abandon ambitious moonshot projects, and the potential dangers of printer cartridges containing computer viruses.
Key takeaways:
- Talon, a mining company, is planning to extract high-grade nickel in Minnesota for electric car batteries, but faces opposition from local residents.
- Despite a fatal accident in San Francisco involving a Cruise vehicle, robotaxi companies worldwide are still progressing.
- Google DeepMind has developed an AI system capable of solving complex geometry problems, which could lead to more powerful and intelligent systems.
- Tokelau, a remote Pacific Island, became a hub for internet spammers and cybercriminals due to its .tk domain, and is now trying to clean up its image.