Amazon is doubling its investment in Anthropic to $8 billion in a deepened collaboration on artificial intelligence, the companies said Friday. The e-commerce and technology behemoth will remain a minority investor in Anthropic, having pumped an initial $4 billion into the artificial intelligence developer late last year and becoming its primary cloud computing provider. "The response from AWS customers who are developing generative AI applications powered by Anthropic in Amazon Bedrock has been remarkable," said Matt Garman, chief of AWS cloud computing division. "We'll keep pushing the boundaries of what customers can achieve with generative AI technologies." Amazon is investing the additional $4 billion in Anthropic as part of an expanded alliance that includes working together on "Trainium" hardware to optimize machine learning, according to the companies. "We're looking forward to working with Amazon to train and power our most advanced AI models using AWS Trainium, and helping to unlock the full potential of their technology," said Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei. The announcement came just days after Britain's competition regulator cleared Google-parent Alphabet's investment in Anthropic, following a probe. The Competition and Markets Authority concluded that the big tech giant had not acquired "material influence" over Anthropic as a result of the deal, which was reported to have cost $2 billion. The British regulator is one of several global regulators concerned with reining in big tech companies and their partnerships with AI firms. In September, the CMA cleared Amazon's initial investment in Anthropic, saying it did not believe that "a relevant merger situation has been created." gc/mlmIt’s silly season, and there are some seriously jolly deals being done on new cars across Australia. With the pressure on for brands to meet their sales targets, it could be the best time of year to think about parking a new car in your driveway. Here are seven of the most impressive deals on offer right now. GWM is doing deals on its utes. 1 – GWM Cannon Ute This Chinese ute has a sharp new entry price point – $34,490 drive-away for the base model Cannon Premium diesel dual-cab 4x4, which is $2000 less than before. The deal runs to the end of 2024. It has a five-star ANCAP rating and a seven-year warranty. There’s also the Cannon XSR off-road model, which is down $6000 compared to the previous price, now just $46,990 drive-away until the end of the year. It gets a snorkel, rugged body trim and extra 4WD equipment. The brand will add a new more powerful engine in 2025, but the existing model is a decent thing for the money, undercutting other utes from Japanese brands by up to $30,000. Mazda has shaved $11,000 off the CX-60. 2 – Mazda CX-60 The premium six-cylinder midsize SUV from the Mazda mightn’t be perfect, but the price is certainly appealing for a couple of the on-sale variants. The brand is doing deals on the CX-60 petrol-powered G40e Evolve all-wheel-drive model, which starts at $56,990 drive-away – about $9000 off the existing price. There are also deals to be had on the CX-60 GT with the same punchy petrol engine, which is now $64,990 drive-away, about $11K off the existing list price. You might be interested in the seven-seat CX-80, too, which starts off just over $60K drive-away. A nice discount! There are special deals in place for the Mitsubishi Triton. Photo: Mark Bean 3 – Mitsubishi fuel cards and bonus offers Mitsubishi Motors has a heap of incentives on offer at the moment, with the Japanese brand offering fuel cards up to $2500 on models like the Triton ute. If you’re an existing Mitsubishi customer, you could also be eligible for a further $1000 bonus. The brand is also spruiking a special offer for Holden owners – if you own one of the Aussie-branded classics, you could get a further $1000 towards your new Mitsi. And you can even get a referral bonus of $250 if you know a Holden owner that chooses to buy a Mitsubishi. Make sure you read the T & Cs at the brand’s website. Honda has offers in place for the HR-V. 4 – Honda SUVs There are a number of deals to be had if you’re in the market for a Honda SUV. The smallest one – HR-V – can be had with a $2500 contribution to your repayments if you finance through Honda Australia’s money management. The middle one – ZR-V – has serious specials on offer for MY23 stock. You’ll get a $2500 price cut, a further $2500 finance contribution, and an eight-year warranty with roadside assistance, plus five free services. That’s a huge amount of added value for early-build stock, and newer badged models can still score the $2500 finance help and free servicing. The biggest one – CR-V – also has MY23 stock deals the same as the ZR-V, which is superb value for one of the best midsize SUVs on the market. Aim for a MY24 model, and you’ll score $2800 off the asking price and five free services, plus that $2500 in-house finance incentive. Hyundai’s Tucson Hybrid. Photo: Supplied 5 – Hyundai Tucson The updated Tucson range saw some steep price increases, but there are strong deals on offer right now for a number of variants. You could get into a base model petrol front-wheel drive for $40,990 drive-away, about $4000 off the usual price. If you want a hybrid Tucson, that’s on special too: the base model version is available from $46,990 drive-away, almost $5000 off what you’d usually pay. A word to the wise – shop around at a few different dealerships and you might find even better deals on these models. BYD’s ATTO 3 is on sale. 6 – BYD discounts BYD has some strong deals on offer to round out an exceptional 2024, including a “$3000 limited time contribution” for MY24 models in stock around the country, excluding the Shark ute. That means a significant reduction in the cost of vehicles like the Dolphin EV, Seal EV, Sealion plug-in hybrid and Atto 3 EV. You’ll also get a free EV Switch home charger included, which usually costs $999. Installation is extra. The Chery Omoda 5 is on sale. 7 – Chery SUV price cuts Fancy a five-star ANCAP rated midsize SUV packed with technology and powered by a turbo-petrol engine? It’s an enticing combo, particularly at the price being asked for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Urban – just $31,990 drive-away for the base model, while the mid-spec Elite is $36,990 drive-away and the top-end Ultimate with all-wheel drive is $40,990 drive-away. That’s $5000 off the existing prices, which were already sharp. If you prefer the look of the smaller Chery Omoda 5, it’s $3000 off for most grades, too. Meanwhile, the seven-seat Tiggo 8 Pro can be had for $41,990 drive-away with a guaranteed future buy-back value and low weekly payments, or with seven years of free servicing. Originally published as The best deals on new cars Motoring News Don't miss out on the headlines from Motoring News. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Motoring Young drivers’ huge road risk over holiday season Young drivers are at high risk of dying on our roads during the holiday season, horror new research has revealed. Read more Motoring ‘Everyman’ Lambo is the world’s coolest car If there was ever any doubt that Lamborghini is the world’s coolest car maker, it has now been put to bed. Read moreGrok Academy finds new home after disgraced CEO’s exitslot game demo 。

The chancellor of the Australian National University, Julie Bishop, has made a strong defence of ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell's role with Intel Corporation. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue The main union at the ANU had said there was a potential conflict of interest because Professor Bell was a vice-president and a senior fellow at Intel Corporation. She severed the link in November. In September, Intel won a US$3.5 billion (A$5.6 billion) contract to manufacture computer chips for the US military. "The involvement of ANU's vice-chancellor with Intel thus raises significant questions around potential implications under Australia's tight laws on foreign interference and defence security," a letter signed by the leadership of the National Tertiary Education Union to Education Minister Jason Clare said. But the ANU chancellor has written to the university's governing council saying the links with the American corporation were well-known - and, indeed, an asset for the university. "We considered her ongoing association would continue to enhance her international profile and networks for the benefit of ANU," Ms Bishop wrote to her fellow ANU council members. "I was, and remain satisfied, that it was appropriate for the vice-chancellor to maintain her association with Intel, given the limited nature of the role, the due diligence I had undertaken on behalf of the council, and her ongoing commitment to abide by the disclosure requirements." But the Australian Financial Review reported last week that members of the ANU's "governing body say they have no recollection of an agreement for new vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell to continue working for global technology company Intel ever being mentioned". Ms Bishop said in her letter to the ANU council that the committee that appointed Professor Bell to the vice-chancellorship was aware of the Intel link. "Professor Bell's role at Intel was disclosed in detail to that committee, was prominent in her CV, her written application and the candidate report, and was discussed during her presentations to the committee." Vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell, left, and chancellor Julie Bishop. Pictures by Gary Ramage, Sitthixay Ditthaovng The role of chancellor and vice-chancellor of universities, including the ANU, is often likened to that of the chairperson of a company board and the chief executive. They are equals who work in tandem. Both have been embattled recently as the ANU tries to get its deficit of spending over income down, including through making staff redundant . Professor Bell took a 10 per cent cut to her salary of just over $1 million dollars as part of the measures to reduce ANU's ongoing costs by $250 million by early 2026. But a plea to staff to forego a pay-rise was rejected by the staff. Ms Bishop, a former federal Liberal minister, was criticised for the blunt way she portrayed the cuts as staff prepared to vote. Some at the university thought her response hardened staff attitudes. She was asked by The Canberra Times if it was fair of the university to ask staff to give up their pay rises when they believed they had not caused its financial problems. "It depends to whom you refer," Ms Bishop replied, "because many members of staff have been part of the inefficiencies that the university is now seeking to address." On Tuesday last week, a group of ANU alumni wrote to the Australian National Audit Office , stating it had "extensively consulted with ANU alumni and staff". "In view of the crisis engulfing the ANU, we request, that as a matter of urgency, the Australian National Audit Office undertake a financial audit and an audit of the governance of the ANU," the letter said. Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Steve Evans Reporter Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues." Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues." 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Mikaela Shiffrin's bid for a milestone 100th alpine World Cup victory was on hold after the US superstar crashed out of the Killington giant slalom won by Sweden's Sara Hector on Saturday. Shiffrin, already the owner of the most World Cup victories in history, was poised to claim a once unimaginable century after topping the first-run times. She looked on course for the win when she crashed heavily in the second leg and Sweden's Olympic gold medaallist Hector emerged with the victory with a total of 1min 53.08sec. Shiffrin, whose mistake rounding a turn caused her to lose her balance and slide through a gate, lost one ski and careened into the catch-fencing. She was taken from the course on a sled, offering a wave to fans on her way. The extent of any possible injuries she might have suffered was not immediately known. "Mikaela took the sled down and is currently being evaluated," USA Ski & Snowboard said in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter. "More info to come, but take solace in the fact that she asked about her splits." Shiffrin, 29, already has 13 more World Cup wins than the most successful man, Ingemar Stenmark, and 17 more than the second woman, compatriot Lindsey Vonn. Needing three wins to hit 100 to start the season, she bagged her 98th and 99th career titles with back-to-back slalom wins in Levi, Finland, and Gurgl, Austria. That gave her a chance to complete her century in front of home fans in Killington, not far from where she attended Burke Mountain Academy as a youngster. Shiffrin -- who has won six slaloms at Killington but never a giant slalom -- was greeted by ecstatic cheers as she crossed the finish line of the first leg atop the times. She was 17-hundredths of a second ahead of Hector after the second sector of her second run. But her day ended not in celebration but in the 21st "Did Not Finish" in her 274 career starts. Vonn, who has just announced plans to come out of retirement, posted on social media: "Hope @MikaelaShiffrin is OK." Hector was delighted with her win, while sympathetic to Shiffrin. "I'm very happy, after going through a difficult period," she said. "Obviously, I'm very sad for Mikaela who was skiing so well. "I saw her fall. My heart goes out to her," she added. Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic finished second, 54-hundredths of a second behind Hector, and Switzerland's Camille Rast was third, 1.05 seconds back. The women are scheduled to race a slalom on Sunday. bbReforms should be carried out by elected govt

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This year, a captivating series of robot-themed Christmas videos has taken the internet by storm. These robots don’t just assist; they immerse themselves in the celebration, from sneakily decorating in the dead of night to sharing the holiday joy, almost as if they’ve caught the Christmas spirit. Historically, our imaginations have stretched toward the future, from the visionary tales of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells to the dynamic energy of early 20th-century Futurism. Humans have always spun narratives around now-realized inventions like submarines and airplanes. Today, we’re on the brink of a new age where robots might soon share in our deepest cultural moments, starting with Christmas. These seven videos demonstrate that robots might just be catching on to what Christmas is all about. Teamwork tops the tree In a charming holiday video by Boston Dynamics, Spot the Robot Dog encounters a festive challenge. He has to place a ribbon on top of a tall Christmas tree. Initially puzzled, Spot quickly strategizes and enlists two other Spot robots for the mission. With teamwork and creativity, the two assistants bend down, creating a robot pyramid, allowing the lead Spot to successfully climb their backs to adorn the tree with the ribbon. The mission ends with a lighthearted twist as the robots comically tumble, evoking laughter. All of this happened under the precise guidance of professional teleoperators. Husky and friends deliver winter cheer This heartwarming video from Clearpath Robotics introduces us to a snowy Christmas adventure. Dressed as elves, the small and round TurtleBot 4s take on the role of loading a sleigh. The sleigh, driven by the robust Husky A300 , ventures across an icy terrain to deliver gifts. With a cute little festive hat, the Husky delivers the packages to its friend, the Ridgeback robot. Ridgeback, a highly flexible robotic arm, joyfully receives the gifts. Introverted spot finds joy in festive company FZI Living Lab brings a touching holiday tale featuring a shy Spot robot at a bustling Christmas party. Surrounded by several robotic attendees, including Nao humanoids , Anybotics Anymal D, Husky, UR-10, Lauron 6, and the Franka Emika Panda arm, this gathering is no ordinary affair. While food and drinks are served for humans, oil and power banks are what the robot guests come for. In this noisy party, the introverted Spot is overwhelmed and seeks a lonely little corner. The turning point comes when the Nao humanoid chef notices Spot’s discomfort and invites it to the celebration. This simple act of kindness transforms the atmosphere as Spot and all the robots come together in a heartfelt celebration of festive joy. Bots magically awaken on a silent Christmas night On a silent Christmas Eve at the Poznan University of Technology, the robots awaken for a secret holiday mission. An Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) maneuvers through corridors to get a Christmas tree for its articulated robot colleague. Together, they go on a festive decorating spree. The AMR rotates with the tree on top while the robotic arm holds the Christmas lights, wrapping the tree with sparkling lights. The articulated arm hangs stars and even whimsical touches to the tree. At the end of this video, a Tiago Pro humanoid robot gracefully slides small gift boxes under the tree. This video beautifully shows the robots working harmoniously to spread Christmas cheer in the quiet night hours. A robotic duo’s festive mission In a special Christmas showcase by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), we meet Charlie, a four-legged robot dressed as Santa, and Coyote III, a micro-rover acting as a reindeer. Together, they set about to collect gifts for the Christmas tree from the DFKI staff and their fellow robotic companions. As they travel through the lab, they interact with other innovative robots , each displaying unique capabilities and contributions to the festive spirit. Santa Atlas backflipping into Christmas In this 30-second video, Boston Dynamics treats us to a stunning display of robotic agility with Atlas, dressed as Santa Claus, performing a backflip. Too bad for those who thought replacing hydraulics with electric actuators meant it couldn’t do acrobatics anymore. It is safe to say that Atlas is the most high-tech Santa on the block for now. Comments observed that it was reminiscent of Futurama’s notorious evil robot Santa. A robot’s gentle touch to Christmas decor Artiminds Robotics presents a tranquil Christmas scene in their annual holiday video. With precision and grace, an articulated arm robot delicately decorates a Christmas tree beside a warm fireplace. Each movement is careful and laser-precise, from lifting delicate bulbs to wrapping a strand of LED lights around the tree without a tangle. Accompanied by soothing piano music, this video creates a serene holiday atmosphere and demonstrates automated precision in a festive setting. How stories help us navigate the future of tech Just as our ancestors used stories and art to foreshadow technologies that have become integral to our existence, we continue to envision the future through our current innovations. From the vast possibilities of VR/AR for immersive experiences, as seen in films like “Ready Player One,” to the questions of AI and human interaction portrayed in “Her” and “Ex Machina,” our cultural narratives are rich with speculation. Even as movies like “ The Martian ” and “ Interstellar ” probe the limits of human endeavor in space, others like “Don’t Look Up” and “The Day After Tomorrow” warn of the environmental costs of unchecked progress. Through these stories, we explore, anticipate, and even caution against certain futures. Like the playful yet eerily capable robots in our Christmas videos, these stories help us imagine and prepare for a future where technology expands the horizons of what it means to be human.

No, the U.S. does not have any authority over the Panama CanalKanpur: District Youth Welfare and Provincial Rakshak Dal officer Aarti Jaiswal announced a one-day district-level youth festival scheduled for November 26. The event, organized jointly by the Youth Welfare Provincial Defence Corps department, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan , and the National Service Scheme , will be held at BNSD Shiksha Niketan, Benajhabar Road, Kanpur Nagar, encompassing cultural and life skills activities. The youth festival's thematic component includes a science fair where participants will present projects on "Innovation in science and technology". The competition will feature both individual and group categories. The programme includes cultural performances such as group folk dance, group folk song, solo folk dance and solo folk songs. The life skills segment will feature competitions in story writing, poetry, declamation, painting, and photography. Additionally, three youth creation competitions--handicraft, textile and agro products-- will progress from district to state level, in association with the District Industries Centre. According to the govt of India's guidelines for Youth Festival 2024 , eligible participants must be aged between 15 years and 29 years as on September 30, 2024. District-level winners will advance to divisional competitions, followed by state-level participation for divisional winners. Registration is open until November 24 at the District Youth Welfare and Provincial Rakshak Dal Officer's office, Kanpur Nagar, Room No. 4, Vikas Bhawan, Second Floor, or at the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan office. Participants can register in person, via email at dywokanpurnagar@gmail.com, or through regional youth welfare officers in all development blocks.Temple secures 60-42 win against Hofstra