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John Deere has announced the introduction of two new planter upgrade options aimed at enhancing productivity for farmers using their equipment.

Boeing's Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Ortberg, is scheduled to speak at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference on February 20.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) CEO Stacey D. Stewart announced that MADD and Uber have launched a fundraising campaign during Impaired Driving Prevention Month to support prevention, advocacy, and victim services.

Waymo, the self-driving vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, recently hit a significant milestone by providing 50,000 paid autonomous ride-hailing trips per week across three cities, with the company's growth appearing to be advantageous for rideshare giant, Uber.

Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Nova, a new generation of foundation models designed to process text, images, and videos.

Cybersecurity Executive Dave Scharr said Amazon's efforts to reduce delivery time by focusing on seconds or minutes in the last mile of drivers' route "will absolutely add up in the long run."

Amazon has introduced X-Ray Recaps, a new feature on its Prime Video platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to generate concise, personalized summaries for television shows.

At the third annual "Delivering the Future" event held on October 8-9 in Nashville, Tennessee, Amazon showcased its latest advancements in robotics, AI, and sustainability.

A recent study led by MIT reveals that 60% of employees who interact with robotics and AI in the workplace expect these technologies to improve their productivity, job satisfaction, and safety.

Amazon is backing several initiatives to incorporate green energy and farming as part of its commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040 through its Climate Pledge.

Uber has announced an expansion of its partnership with Waymo to offer Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing services in Austin and Atlanta through the Uber app. The service is set to launch in early 2025.

BDC Magazine has announced insights into how technology is reshaping real estate valuations. The report covers advancements such as AI analytics and virtual tours, which are improving the speed, accuracy, and transparency of property evaluations.

Amazon has announced the opening of its new 125,000 square-foot delivery station in Boone County, Florence. The facility will employ over 150 full-time associates who will handle sorting, picking, and loading for last-mile deliveries.

Amazon has reported that it is utilizing technology, amenities, and preventative measures to protect its employees from summertime heat. The company emphasized that safety is its top priority.

In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the technology conversation, the trailblazers who embraced this cutting-edge innovation more than a decade before its ubiquity are continuing to “evolve and impact the AI landscape.”

PwC has released a report titled "Sizing the prize: What’s the real value of AI for your business and how can you capitalise?" It highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance and augment what enterprises do.

Research from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Center for Technology and Society (CTS) reveals that some Facebook groups in local communities have turned into toxic platforms for harassment. The most vulnerable on these platforms include Jews, women, LGBTQ+ advocates, immigrants, and people of color.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and JLens have filed a Notice of Exempt Solicitation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging shareholders to vote in favor of Proposal Eleven in Meta's 2024 proxy statement. The proposal aims to compel Meta to address hate speech and cyberbullying with greater transparency.

LeAndrea Ashley, a St. Anne, IL resident, was recently promoted to Area Manager at the Amazon Monee Fulfillment Center. Ashley announced the promotion on LinkedIn two weeks ago.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered a comprehensive overview of the company's progress and future plans at the Google I/O 2024 event. The central theme of his address was the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its increasing integration into Google's products and services.