Tue. 01/07 – Nvidia Still Takes CES Seriously

Jan 7, 2025 17m

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Meta is completely revamping its fact-checking program, going instead with a version of Community Notes. A new Tesla recall, but for a different reason. Dell is taking rebranding to new, Google-like lows. All the headlines from a jam-packed Nvidia keynote. And what about an AI copilot but for gaming? Sponsors: LinkedIn.com/ride Links: US opens probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote driving feature (Reuters) Getty Images and Shutterstock agree to merge (Axios) Getty Images and Shutterstock to Merge in $3.7 Billion Deal (The Wrap) Dell kills the XPS brand (The Verge) Nvidia announces next-gen RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs (The Verge) Nvidia’s Project Digits is a ‘personal AI supercomputer’ (TechCrunch) Razer Project Ava: would you pay an AI to help you get good at games? (The Verge)

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Meta's Revamped Fact-Checking Program

Meta is overhauling its approach to fact-checking on its platforms, initiating a model similar to 'Community Notes.' Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, this shift emphasizes free expression by lifting restrictions on topics like immigration and gender while focusing on high-severity violations. Meta's new strategy includes community involvement to contextualize potentially misleading posts and aims to reduce censorship errors, relocating content moderation teams to Texas to address biases.

Tesla's New Recall

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into around 2.6 million Tesla vehicles, specifically concerning the 'smart summon' feature. This investigation stems from accidents involving the vehicle's inability to detect obstacles while in operation, not related to self-driving capabilities. The agency will evaluate key technical aspects and see if an engineering analysis investigation is warranted for potential recall.

Getty Images and Shutterstock Merger

In a significant consolidation move within the content creation sphere, Getty Images and Shutterstock have agreed to merge, forming a company valued at $3.7 billion. The merger aims to enhance opportunities for content creators and streamline the financial profile amid increasing competition from AI-generated content, following the trend of needing more inclusive and representative imagery.

Dell's Confusing Rebranding Strategy

Dell announced a complete rebranding for its products at CES 2025, opting to eliminate established names like XPS and Precision for simpler categories: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. This approach is seen as confusing and reminiscent of the tech industry shift towards plus and max branding, potentially alienating loyal customers accustomed to the legacy names.

Highlights from Nvidia's Keynote at CES

Nvidia made a splash at CES by unveiling its RTX 50 series GPUs, boasting significant advances in technological capabilities. The keynote featured Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer, and a range of new AI and robotics features. Additionally, Razer introduced Project Ava, an AI gaming co-pilot aimed at enhancing gameplay through real-time analysis and advice.