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Forecasting the future of science to keep Swiss diplomatic hub buzzing
Forecasting the future of science to keep Swiss diplomatic hub buzzing
Technology
by  AFP

As technology and science advance at breakneck speed, a Swiss group is already looking beyond AI to the next big potential technological disrupters. - Quantum, next big disrupter - The platform arrived too late to provide much advance foresight on the looming powers of AI, but he insists it is well-positioned to take on quantum computing, which "has the potential of changing almost everything".

Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August
Technology
by  AFP

Elon Musk revealed Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer, news that comes as adoption of self-driving vehicles hits speed bumps over safety concerns. Despite its potential, rollout of self-driving vehicles in the United States has been tentative and rocky so far as both regulators and the public voice safety concerns.

Boeing CEO paid $33 mn in 2023, gave up bonus over MAX 9 incident
Boeing CEO paid $33 mn in 2023, gave up bonus over MAX 9 incident
Economy
by  AFP

Boeing's CEO received $33 million in compensation for 2023 but declined a potential $2.8 million bonus following the near-catastrophic Alaska Airlines incident in January, the company said Friday in a securities filing. Besides the lack of a 2023 bonus for Calhoun, Boeing also adjusted its 2024 long-term long incentive program to account for the Alaska Airlines incident.

Southwest Airlines delays departure of Boeing 737 due to engine fire
Southwest Airlines delays departure of Boeing 737 due to engine fire
Economy
by  AFP

A Southwest Airlines flight from Texas to Los Angeles was forced to abort during takeoff on Thursday due to an engine fire on a Boeing 737 aircraft, the latest problem incident on a Boeing jet. Southwest Flight 1928 "safely discontinued its takeoff roll" after cabin crew received an indication of a "possible engine issue" in the 737-800 jet, the airline told AFP by email on Friday.