Google Cuts Apps, MTA Taps AI, Amazon Escalates Tariff Feud, and Rhea & Neolix Launch Robot Baristas as Dev Runs Llama 2 on DOS
AI Cameras Could Soon Predict Crime on NYC Subways. NYC's MTA is exploring AI to predict problematic behavior on subway platforms, aiming for preventative action before incidents occur. They state it will focus on actions, not facial recognition.
Self-Driving Robot Baristas Now Deliver Your Coffee On Demand. Imagine ordering coffee & having a robot barista deliver it. Italy's Rhea & China's Neolix made it real with their Barista On-Demand vehicle. Your coffee shop on wheels, bringing brews right to you.
Why Google Play Removed Almost Half Its Android Apps Google Play's app count dropped sharply by 47% since early 2024, down to 1.8M. Google is cracking down on low-quality & spam apps, boosting quality over quantity. Apple's App Store size remains stable.
Developer Gets Llama 2 AI Running Locally on Old DOS Vintage AI vibes: A programmer ported the Llama 2 LLM to run on old DOS systems. Using a modified llama2.c, AI inference now works offline on machines from the 90s, albeit slowly. A fascinating weekend retro project.
