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ENIAC’s Architects Wove Stories Through Computing
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (878+ words) The April issue of IEEE Spectrum is here! Grandchild of an inventor and a programmer reflects on their legacy Naomi Most is a programmer, artist, and the granddaughter of John W. Mauchly and Kathleen "Kay" McNulty Mauchly Antonelli. Like weaving thread…...
Lucid Unveils Hyper-Efficient, 2-Passenger Robotaxi Concept
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (434+ words) This stripped-down concept prioritizes efficiency above all else Lucid's two-seat robotaxi concept, called Lunar, was unveiled at the company's Investor Day in New York on 12 March. The model omitted doors to give a better view of the interior. Check out…...
Why Are Large Language Models so Terrible at Video Games?
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (634+ words) AI models code simple games, but struggle to play them Julian Togelius, the director of New York University's Game Innovation Lab and co-founder of AI game testing company Modl.ai, explored the implications of LLMs' limitations in video games in…...
IEEE Professional Development Suite Teaches In-Demand Skills
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (537+ words) Get training on AI, 5G, microelectronics, and leadership In today's technological landscape, the only constant is the rate of obsolescence. As engineers move deeper into the eras of 6G, ubiquitous artificial intelligence, and hyper-miniaturized electronics, a traditional degree is only a starting…...
DIY Spray Paint System Creates Hundreds Of Colors Instantly
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (206+ words) Dial up hues with this Arduino-powered, on-demand spray-can mixer With one portable device that mixes colors on demand, spray-paint artists don't need a can of paint in every color. Back in 2018, when I first saw professional spray artists lugging dozens…...
Can Analog Computing Transform Wearable AI?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (753+ words) Mai is a wrist-worn device focused on women's health and safety Gwendolyn Rak is an assistant editor at IEEE Spectrum covering consumer electronics and careers. Mai, a wearable designed for women's health and safety, is now being tested by thousands…...
Training Driving AI at 50,000× Real Time
1+ week, 1+ day ago (801+ words) GM's approach to scalable autonomy Ben Snyder leads the AI Research team for Autonomous Vehicles at General Motors. This is a sponsored article brought to you by General Motors. Visit their new Engineering Blog for more insights. Autonomous driving is…...
These AI Workstations Look Like PCs, but Pack a Stronger Punch
1+ week, 3+ day ago (504+ words) Tenstorrent and Nvidia deliver new solutions for local AI models Matthew S. Smith is a contributing editor for IEEE Spectrum and the former lead reviews editor at Digital Trends. The semi-transparent window in Tenstorrent's QuietBox 2 shows off the advanced hardware inside....
Is DC Power the Future of AI Data Centers?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (350+ words) 800 Volt DC power delivery will enable next-gen AI data centers Drew Robb is a freelance writer specializing in engineering and IT. Future NVIDIA high compute density racks that will use 800 Volts DC power distribution. "While AC distribution remains deeply entrenched,…...
In Edison’s Revenge, Data Centers Are Transitioning From AC to DC
1+ week, 2+ day ago (403+ words) 800 Volt DC power delivery will enable next-gen AI data centers "While AC distribution remains deeply entrenched, advances in power electronics and the rising demands of AI infrastructure are accelerating interest in DC architectures," says Chris Thompson, vice president of advanced…...