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Summary: The disruption of GPS due to war has wreaked havoc on automated farming systems in Israel. The disruption of GPS has caused younger farmers to struggle with operating equipment without the assistance of the technology. GPS disruptions have also affected the ability of local councils and public transport companies to operate efficiently. In agriculture, … Read more War disrupts GPS, wreaking havoc on automated farming systems.

Google is going through a significant reorganization in its ad sales unit due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s introduction of AI-based tools, especially performance max, has made many jobs obsolete as it can automatically suggest and create high-performing ads with minimal human involvement. This restructuring comes after Google’s previous job cut of … Read more Google sparks ad sales reorganisation with shift to AI automation.

Opera’s Aria AI feature is replacing Google Search for many users, including Jack Wallen. Aria allows users to conduct searches within the browser without having to navigate to Google.com and potentially encounter outdated information, paywalls, or poorly designed websites. Wallen finds Aria particularly useful for research purposes, allowing him to quickly find the information he … Read more Opera’s Aria AI: Bidding farewell to Google Search, no regrets!

Paytm, the Indian digital payments giant, has laid off over 1,000 employees as the company implements artificial intelligence (AI) automation technology. The layoffs have been carried out over the past month and are based on non-performance due to the implementation of AI technology. In 2021, Paytm had already let go of 500 to 700 employees … Read more Paytm cuts staff, embracing AI tech for automation.

Key points: A consortium led by Dazheng Group from China has proposed acquiring Hollysys Automation Technologies in an all-cash deal worth $1.8 billion. The consortium consists of TFI Asset Management and GA Technologies. The offer represents a 9.4% increase compared to a previous buyout proposal by Ascendent Capital. A consortium led by Chinese company Dazheng … Read more Dazheng-led group’s mega deal: Hollysys Automation sold for $1.8B!

Key Points: Dazheng Group Acquisition, a consortium led by China’s Dazheng Group, has announced a bid to acquire automation and control technology provider Hollysys Automation Technologies. The all-cash transaction is valued at $1.8 billion. A consortium led by China’s Dazheng Group Acquisition has announced its bid to acquire automation and control technology provider Hollysys Automation … Read more Dazheng Group’s mega-offer: Acquire Hollysys Automation for $1.8 billion!

Robots are increasingly being used in fast-food kitchens to automate mundane tasks such as flipping burgers, cooking fries, and assembling salads. This shift towards automation is driven by rising labor costs due to inflation and minimum wage mandates. Some fast-food chains, including Chipotle, White Castle, and Sweetgreen, are using robots to streamline their operations and … Read more Robots rule fast-food kitchens: see automation making chips, salads, burgers, fries!

Outrider, a leader in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has announced the latest release of its AI-driven perception technology, setting a new standard for autonomous yard performance and safety. Trained on millions of data points from Fortune 500 customer distribution yards, Outrider’s yard automation solution demonstrates an understanding of, anticipation of, and interaction with … Read more Outrider reveals smart AI tech, transforming yard automation with precision.