RF Venue Names Ahren Hartman as CTOFox News contributor Brett Velicovich discusses House Subcommittee on Aerial Systems' role in investigating multiple sightings in the Garden State on 'America Reports.' A top FBI leader revealed the agency knows concerningly little about the mysterious drones that have been seen hovering over New Jersey. Asked if Americans are "at risk," FBI Assistant Director of the Critical Incident Response Group Robert Wheeler told Congress: "There is nothing that is known that would lead me to say that, but we just don't know. And that's the concerning part." Dozens of drones have been spotted flying near sensitive sites like a military research facility in recent weeks. The FBI has been investigating the incidents and has called on the public for additional information. According to Gov. Phil Murphy , there were 49 reports of drones on Sunday alone, mostly in Hunterdon County. New Jersey drone sighting map (Fox & Friends/Screengrab) The FBI assistant director’s comments came during a joint hearing of two Homeland Security subcommittees on unmanned aerial systems. NEW JERSEY DRONE SIGHTINGS: MILITARY ANALYSTS BREAK DOWN NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS, DOUBT HOBBYISTS AT PLAY "We do not attribute that to an individual or a group yet. we're investigating, but I don't have an answer of who's responsible for that of, one or more people that are responsible for those, drone flights," said Wheeler. "That’s crazy, that’s madness that we don’t know what these drones are," said Rep. Anthony Gonzales, R-Texas. "There are a lot of Americans that are very frustrated right now that are essentially questioning where my taxpayer dollars going," he added,asking Wheeler how much of the FBI budget goes toward counter-drone efforts. About $500,000, Wheeler replied, goes to counter-drone technology and its deployment within the FBI. "No wonder we don't know what the hell's going on!" the congressman replied. The drone was seen over North Jersey on Tuesday. (Nicholas Lordi) MYSTERIOUS DRONE SIGHTINGS CONTINUE TO BE REPORTED IN NEW JERSEY WITHOUT ANSWERS A top border official also revealed in the hearing that during a recent six-week period, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) sensors recorded 6,900 drone flights within close proximity to U.S. borders, potentially threatening the lives of CBP officers and some of which had been carrying drugs. CBP could not engage with some 95 percent of those drones because they did not breach U.S. airspace but hovered just near the border. Keith Jones, CBP head of Air and Marine Operations, revealed that no money had been allocated to CBP for counter-drone procedures. Some drones as large as SUVS have been spotted hovering in the Garden State skies, as well as smaller, more rapidly maneuverable drones, resembling what’s referred to as "drone motherships" that have been deployed in Ukraine, Russia and China, Fox News contributor Brett Velicovich said. The motherships launch smaller drones, which do not have the necessary range-antennas to carry them over long distances. That suggests, according to Velicovich, that a foreign adversary could be at play in New Jersey. New Jersey authorities could not jam the drones due to Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) regulations. Experts had first warned the U.S. lacks a clear counter-drone procedure after 17 unmanned vehicles traipsed into restricted airspace over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia last December. The mystery drones swarmed for more than two weeks. Lack of a standard protocol for such incursions left Langley officials unsure of what to do – other than allow the 20-foot-long drones to hover near their classified facilities. Brad Wiegmann, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for National Security, implored Congress to grant law enforcement agencies greater legal authority to shoot down drones that could be considered threats. "We need legal authority is that without it, use of the most effective types of drone detection and counter drone technologies could violate criminal laws, including those that prohibit destroying or disabling aircraft in flight and intercepting signals and communication," he said. The DOJ's current counter-drone authorities will lapse in just 10 days, and Wiegmann urged Congress to not only renew them but expand them. "The two most important issues for us are, number one, broadening the types of sites that law enforcement can protect from nefarious and suspicious drone users. So, for example, to cover as was mentioned in the opening statements, airports, critical infrastructure like power plants and chemical facilities," he went on. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Number two is my colleague from the FBI just mentioned. It's about empowering state and local law enforcement and operators of critical infrastructure to engage in counter-drone efforts nationwide. This is not a job the federal government can do alone."One week after Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs lost for the first time in the 2024 NFL season, the defending Super Bowl champions rebounded with a close 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Chiefs held an 11-point lead heading into the final quarter, but the Panthers, led by second-year quarterback Bryce Young, stormed back to tie the game at 27 apiece with 1:46 remaining in the game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.lottery definition 。

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Since ChatGPT took the world by storm in the fall of 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly crept into many aspects of society. For instance, U.S. regulations around AI rose 56% in 2023. Now, businesses are advancing computer science to facilitate the evolution of AI. Two prominent companies in this area are quantum computing company IonQ ( IONQ 12.80% ) and semiconductor-giant Nvidia ( NVDA -2.25% ) . Each company has developed groundbreaking technologies poised to revolutionize the computing industry, which has helped propel their stocks skyward. Through Dec. 11, IonQ's share price was up around 140%, and Nvidia's had risen about 180% in 2024. But which company provides a better long-term investment to capitalize on the secular trend of AI? I'll dig into both businesses to answer that question. A look at IonQ's quantum tech IonQ is an attractive investment because quantum computing can evolve AI beyond what's possible with the most powerful supercomputers on the planet. Quantum computers use subatomic particles to perform complex calculations in seconds that can take years for a traditional computer to complete. IonQ isn't the only company working on quantum computers, but its technology overcomes challenges faced by the industry. For example, many quantum systems require temperatures colder than outer space to keep the subatomic particles stable, but IonQ's platform can operate at room temperature. Its tech helped it capture customers such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which is using IonQ's quantum computers to modernize the U.S. power grid. Its growing customer base has led to rapid revenue growth for the company. In the third quarter, IonQ's sales rose 102% year over year to $12.4 million. The company also captured $63.5 million in new customer bookings in the quarter. However, IonQ isn't profitable. It exited Q3 with a net loss of $52.5 million, up from $44.8 million in the prior year, as it spent $33.2 million on research and development . It's not cheap building innovative technology. IonQ is continually strengthening its technological advantages. In November, it announced it was acquiring quantum networking company Qubitekk. Today's AI relies on the power of many computers networked together. With the Qubitekk acquisition, IonQ intends to emulate the network effect for its quantum machines. Nvidia's strengths in AI The rise of AI supercharged Nvidia's business as companies and governments showed an insatiable appetite for its semiconductor chips. For example, some estimates suggest ChatGPT was built using 10,000 Nvidia chips. The company's products are popular for AI because Nvidia developed specialized chips called graphics processing units (GPUs). These provide AI systems with the computer processing power to quickly and efficiently churn through mountains of data to execute tasks. Demand remains strong for Nvidia's products. The company reached record revenue of $35.1 billion in its fiscal Q3, ended October 27. This represents a 94% rise over the previous year. Q3 net income was also up, hitting $19.3 billion, a remarkable 109% year-over-year increase. But its latest technology could propel the company to greater heights. Its Blackwell platform was designed specifically for the advanced computing required by AI systems. Nvidia claims it pushes the boundaries of scientific computing since each of Blackwell's GPUs boasts over 200 billion transistors. Customers are so hungry for Blackwell, Nvidia management stated "demand greatly exceeds supply." The governments of Japan and Taiwan are among the organizations building AI supercomputers using Blackwell. With so much product demand, Nvidia expects Q4 revenue to come in around $37.5 billion. That's a double-digit increase over the previous year's $22.1 billion. Choosing between IonQ and Nvidia Both companies offer good reasons to invest in them, given their compelling technologies. To pick between the pair, here are other important factors to consider. Nvidia's Blackwell platform is so powerful, it's capable of simulating the abilities of quantum computers. Blackwell can do this because today's quantum machines are limited in how long they can perform calculations before the subatomic particles break down. As a result, quantum computers can't replace classical computers, such as Blackwell, in the near term. Over the long run, however, quantum computers are expected to achieve quantum advantage, a term meaning a time when a classical computer can no longer keep up with a quantum machine. Some estimates predict quantum advantage will arrive some time after 2030. Consequently, it could be years before IonQ's technology potentially overtakes Nvidia's, making IonQ a more speculative investment. In addition, with shares of each company up this year, another consideration is valuation. Here's a look at their price-to-sales ratios (P/S). The metric indicates the price investors are willing to pay for each dollar of a company's sales. Data by YCharts . As the chart shows, IonQ's P/S multiple has surged in recent weeks and is now incredibly high, compared to Nvidia's. This suggests Nvidia shares are a better value. The better investment choice becomes clear when you consider three things: IonQ's stock appears overvalued. Nvidia's profitability and demand for its Blackwell platform are soaring. IonQ's technology is still years away from widespread adoption. Between these two cutting-edge companies, Nvidia stands out as the winning investment in the exciting field of artificial intelligence.