The top news from last week is rounded up in another edition of Tech Times Weekly Wrap, now centering on the United States' DARPA releasing its first-ever AI versus Human dogfight.
On the other hand, the massive price cuts were effected on Tesla's Model Y, one of its top electric vehicles available on the market, with significant savings once tax credits are applied.
Lastly, the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics will apply artificial intelligence technologies to the event, which will be seen in various aspects of the global competition.
DARPA: AI vs. Human Dogfight Revealed
The United States Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) released new footage of the first-ever AI vs. Human dogfight, demonstrating both parties' skills aboard an F-16 jet.
The demonstration was done in September last year, with two F-16 jets engaging in a masterful dogfight and skill challenges that prove their aerial prowess.
DARPA's demonstration showed how both AI and human pilots controlled the F-16s at as much as 1,200 miles per hour while engaging in within-visual-range combat and several other activities.
The F16 and the X-62A-a modified version of the F-16 that was designed for autonomous flights, a.k.a. the Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft-both engaged in protective and aggressive maneuvers and showing nose-to-nose combat, with DARPA not specifying the winner.
Tesla Model Y Price Cuts Now Here
After a series of price increases, Tesla is now cutting down the prices of its electric vehicles, particularly with its cheapest EV yet, the Model Y.
Now, the Model Y starts at $42,990 for the EV, but an entry-level trim costs only $29,490 after federal tax credits and gas savings.
On the other hand, Tesla also reduced the prices of its different models, such as the Model S, which now starts at $72,990, and the Model X, which now starts at $77,990.
However, the Tesla Model 3 and Cybertruck remain at their previous prices.
Reports claim that this may be part of Tesla's plans to bounce back from its stock price dip to $150 per share, which followed a low shipping number for its EVs in the last quarter.
2024 Paris Olympics' AI
The renowned centuries-long sporting event is now embracing another modern marvel, with the 2024 Paris Olympics announcing their embrace of AI to be applied to the upcoming global competition.
In various aspects of the upcoming sports events, the Olympic Committee, Paris Olympic organizers, and others involved in the event claim that AI will be part of the future showcase.
The IOC's (International Olympic Committee) decision was revealed to the world earlier, revealing its comprehensive strategy to integrate AI into sports development and event management.
The IOC mentioned no specific elements or sports for this massive AI integration, but with the 2024 Olympics less than 100 days from now, the world will see what will change shortly.
