The big picture: Not only does charging take longer in freezing temperatures, some electric vehicle owners are surprised to find how much their car's driving range is compromised by winter weather.
Uber is working with Tesla to encourage its drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its broader goal to be emissions-free in the U.S. and Canada by 2030, the ride-hailing company tells Axios exclusively.
Why it matters: Uber can't force its drivers to go electric, but various incentives have helped it boost EV uptake in the last few years.
Roughly 100 lawmakers, congressional staffers and others got a taste of how secure generative AI chatbots are at a private event on Capitol Hill last week.
Driving the news: The event, hosted by Hackers on the Hill and a few partner organizations, allowed participants to explore what a few popular large language models, including Meta's Llama 2, are able to do, organizers told Axios.
Open-source code and legitimate hacking tools have contributed to the rising popularity of a once-rare and complicated type of cyberattack, according to new research shared exclusively with Axios.
Why it matters: Malicious hackers of all levels — from nation-state groups to lower-level cybercriminals — have gotten better at executing what experts call a software supply chain attack.
Driving the news: That, in a nutshell, is the question beneath much of the (abundant) AI discussions taking place among global leaders and top thinkers at the World Economic Forum this year.
AI is unlocking a "completely different understanding of what's out there" and shaking up materials science and biology, Google DeepMind Chief Operating Officer Lila Ibrahim told Axios' Alison Snyderat the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Microsoft on Monday announced new subscription AI services aimed at individuals and small businesses that will include, among other things, the ability to create custom chatbots.
Why it matters: The move allows access to tools that Microsoft had previously reserved for larger organizations.
Accessibility is an unstated goal of this year's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Driving the news: After a trial period last year, the non-governmental organization is relying on the metaverse in an official capacity to bring in more participants from around the world.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it's rolling out new policies and tools meant to combat misinformation and abuse ahead of 2024 elections worldwide.
Why it matters: 2024 is one of the biggest election years in history — with high-stakes races in over 50 countries globally. It's also the first major election cycle where generative AI tools will be widely available to voters, governments and political campaigns.
Boeing will add inspections for its 737-9 fleet after a mid-flight emergency revealed the potential of loose bolts on plugged exit doors for several planes.
Why it matters: The plane model is remaining grounded for the foreseeable future, as the company faces a lawsuit.
Top executives are admitting they're far from ready to deal with changes wrought by generative AI, more than a year after ChatGPT exploded on the business scene, according to a new global survey by Deloitte's AI institute.
Why it matters: The problems may only get worse. Executives who reported the most investment and knowledge in generative AI capabilities are the ones most worried about the technology's impact on their business.
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