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The US government has launched a campaign to hire 1,000 engineers with AI expertise for two-year federal roles, aiming to address complex problems and support projects like digital savings platforms for children, as part of its AI development efforts under the Trump administration.
Tesla faces a significant engineering exodus as key veterans leave amid Elon Musk's shift in focus from traditional electric vehicle production to AI-driven ventures like robotaxis and humanoid robots, leading to concerns about the company's future product pipeline and innovation. Despite shareholder approval of Musk's large compensation package, Tesla's auto sales are declining, and the company struggles with new model development and market competitiveness.
Meta is offering high salaries to its workforce, with software engineers earning up to $480,000 and research roles reaching $440,000, amid fierce competition for AI talent, as revealed by federal filings for H-1B visa workers.
Thousands of Verizon users are experiencing a cell phone service outage, with over 12,000 reports logged on Downdetector. Verizon has acknowledged the issue and stated that their engineers are working to resolve it, but no estimated time for restored service has been provided.
Thousands of Verizon users are experiencing a cell phone service outage, with over 12,000 reports logged on Downdetector. Verizon has acknowledged the issue and stated that their engineers are working to resolve it, but no estimated time for restored service has been provided.
Thousands of Verizon users experienced a cell phone service outage on Thursday afternoon, with reports peaking at 12,599 before dropping to 1,139 by the evening. Verizon acknowledged the issue and stated that their engineers are working to resolve it.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has welcomed 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators into its 2023 class of Fellows, recognizing their distinguished lifetime contributions to the scientific community. The new Fellows represent various fields including biological sciences, chemistry, medical sciences, and engineering, and are at the forefront of discussions about emerging technologies, environmental issues, and more. The program, celebrating its 150th anniversary, will honor the new class at a forum in September 2024 and feature them in the AAAS News & Notes section of the journal Science in April 2024.
Apple has reportedly pushed back the release of its heavily rumored foldable iPhone to the first quarter of 2027, with some engineers from the Vision Pro team being reassigned to work on the project. The delay is attributed to the device launch timeline rather than production issues, and Apple is said to be sourcing its foldable display from Samsung or LG. The company has faced multiple delays and rumors regarding the foldable device, with concerns about screen defects potentially leading to the project being postponed indefinitely.
NASA engineers sent a "poke" command to Voyager 1 and received a memory read-out from the Flight Data Subsystem, providing hope that the spacecraft may be in better condition than feared. The data, although not in the correct format, is readable and will be analyzed for clues to the spacecraft's issues. The problem was initially thought to be with the telemetry modulation unit but has now been traced to the FDS itself. This development offers a new hope for understanding and potentially resolving the FDS problems, providing a positive turn in the Voyager mission.
Engineers have found significant structural deficiencies in the westbound Washington Bridge, leading to the conclusion that it must be torn down and rebuilt, potentially taking up to two years. The deficiencies pose a risk to the newer eastbound structure, prompting the opening of the eastbound bridge to three lanes of traffic in each direction to alleviate congestion. The governor indicated that a "day of reckoning" is coming and legal action may be considered, pending the completion of a forensic analysis and review by engineering firms.
Engineers from the Indiana Department of Transportation and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have closed the Sherman Minton Bridge after discovering misaligned lateral beams during the removal of temporary bracing. Detailed inspections are underway to assess any issues and determine necessary repairs, with a timeline for reopening the bridge to be determined. In the meantime, drivers are advised to use alternate routes and designated detours, with ongoing work to finalize inspection reports and develop repair designs.
Ryanair has doubled the number of engineers overseeing Boeing's production lines in an effort to ensure the safety and quality of its aircraft. This move comes after the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max fleet and aims to strengthen oversight of the production process.
Shopify's engineering team has built an interactive, real-time visualization called the Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) Live Globe, which showcases purchases made through Shopify-powered merchants worldwide. The team utilized AI to provide city-level sales insights and implemented upgrades to enhance visualizations. Challenges were faced in accurately processing real-time data, but the engineers overcame them. The Live Globe displays sales and orders per minute, trending products, and the total carbon removal Shopify has undertaken to offset shipping emissions.
NASA introduces a diverse group of scientists, engineers, and student collaborators who are working on various projects related to the Mars 2020 mission, including the SuperCam, ChemCam, docking systems, Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE), and Mastcam-Z. These individuals come from different institutions across the United States and are contributing their expertise to advance our understanding of Mars and pave the way for future exploration.
NASA has released a video series called "Behind the Spacecraft," featuring members of the Psyche mission team who share their motivations and passion for exploring the unknown. The series highlights the stories of engineers and technicians who have dedicated years to constructing the spacecraft that will journey to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. The mission aims to answer questions about the mysterious asteroid and shed light on Earth's metallic core and the genesis of our solar system. The spacecraft is set to launch in October and will embark on a 26-month observation period upon arrival at Psyche in 2029.