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London-based Faculty AI will work with the UK arm of defence and security company. And the collaboration will involve joint product development, to achieve AI-based performance improvements. CoInSCoInS, for example, will use AI to process real-time data. Such cognitive sensing systems are already used in sectors such as industrial robotics, brain-computer interface (BCI) and human-computer interaction (HCI).

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Consisting of four tools, the suite targets productivity in IC design using AI-powered automation to accelerate verification. According to Abhi Kolpekwar, vice president and general manager, Digital Verification Technologies, Siemens EDA, the increased complexity of asic and FPGA design means that first-time silicon success rates is as low as 14% and 13% respectively.

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SemiconductorsListen to the latest podcast episode »The co-chairs of the DSIT’s UKTIN semiconductors Expert Working Group, bring a wealth of experience to the discussion. Andy is an adviser at Compound Semiconductor Catapult and strategy director at the University of Southampton’s Cornerstone silicon photonics rapid prototyping foundry and Rupert’s CV includes notable companies and is chair of Cambridge Tech Week 2025. See all the CHIIPS podcast episodes »CHIIPSCHIIPS?

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OrionIt means transferring possession of the craft from the company to NASA’s own Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team. A significant milestone for NASA and the Artemis industry team, they will start to prepare to launch a crew of four astronauts for establishing a human presence on the Moon again. Specifically, Lockheed built this version of Orion’s crew module, crew module adaptor and launch abort system. It describes Orion as the most advanced, human-rated, deep space spacecraft ever developed.

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Screen lockingThe main changes involve screen locking, separating console and desktop auto login options, a standalone Printers application, and improved touchscreen handling. For example, for sceen locking, the Raspberry Pi team have modified the swaylock screen locking application. This presents a very minimal white screen. There is now a custom front end that can give more feedback as to what is happening. And also what you need to do to unlock it again.