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Welcome to the 26th edition of the Quantumics Weekly Roundup. Today, we’re taking a look at ex-Tesla head of AI's free neural net course and exploring China’s new super fast hyperloop train. We’ll also explore the latest news and information in data and AI, business and tech.
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🧠 Zero to Hero - Neural Networks for Free?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a driving force in the technology industry. In fact, this piece you’re reading right now, is written by AI!
With its ability to process and analyze large amounts of data, AI is being used to improve everything from business operations to healthcare and transportation. As a result, having a strong understanding of AI is becoming increasingly important for professionals in all industries.
To help you build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of AI, Andrej Karpathy, ex Director of AI at Tesla, launched Zero to Hero - Neural Networks. The course is designed for individuals with a basic knowledge of math and Python programming, and covers the fundamentals of AI and neural networks. And it’s completely free!
Check it out here:
🚝 China’s new ultra fast hyperloop train
An ultra-fast hyperloop train in China has completed its first test runs, according to a report by the South China Morning Post published earlier this week.
These consisted of three test runs at a superconducting maglev test line in Datong, Shanxi province that reached speeds of 31 miles/h (50 km per hour). The goal of the next-generation train is to eventually carry passengersi and cargo at a speed of 621 miles/h (1,000 km per hour) or faster in a near-vacuum tube. For reference, a typical cruising airspeed for a long-distance commercial passenger aircraft is approximately 550mph.
If the project goes as planned, the train will be the world's fastest ground-based transport technology. The facility where the train is being tested is built and run by the Defence contractor China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) which said that all went well during the first few trials.
News Bites 📰
Netflix founder Reed Hastings has stepped down as co-CEO.
Apple has unveiled new MacBook Pros and Mac minis based on its M2 Pro and M2 Max chips.
Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs.
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