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Italian government agency sets aside money for A.I. advancement

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12 months ago

May 16, 2023

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The agency argues that 54 per cent of 16-74 year olds lack basic digital skills

An Italian government agency has set aside €30 million to improve the job skills of the unemployed, and those most at risk from the advancement of artificial intelligence.

A wide range of jobs could come under threat from automation, including transport and logistics, office support and administration, production, services and the retail sector.

The Fondo per la Repubblica Digitale agency argues that 54 per cent of 16-74 year olds lack basic digital skills, which is higher than the average across the European Union.

The spread of A.I. and automation has attracted attention from lawmakers and regulators in several countries.

The ChatGPT chatbot was unavailable in Italy for around four weeks until its maker, OpenAI, addressed issues raised by Italy’s data protection authority in late April.

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Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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9 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Tesla’s supercharger layoffs eventually payoff?

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1 day ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dissolves supercharging team, leaving customers stranded.

Elon Musk’s decision to disband Tesla’s electric vehicle charging team has left customers concerned about the future of the company’s charging infrastructure.

The move comes as a surprise to many, considering Tesla’s commitment to expanding its charging network to support its growing fleet of EVs #featured