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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 7h

$7.6B investment and then...disaster.
The Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia—meant to be the US EV manufacturing showpiece—was raided by ICE, leading to the arrest and deportation of 475 workers. Foreign investors are asking: "Is America a safe place to work?"
#EVMobility #Hyundai #Georgia #ICEraid

Hyundai Factory ICE Raid Sends Chills Through EV industry

Hyundai's Metaplant faces turmoil after a massive ICE raid disrupts its ambitious EV plans. What does this mean for the future of U.S. auto manufacturing?

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 8h

Researchers have found a way to get close-up images of nearby #stars and #exoplanets within 25 years. These new probes would be tiny disks with optical sensors, accelerated into space by lasers, travelling at 0.2 times the speed of light. spectrum.ieee.org/high-speed-i...

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 11h

Surrogate models are emerging as the go-to sidekick for engineers dealing with complex #simulations. At the #COMSOL conference this week, engineers are learning to find faster results and make real-time decisions.

Engineers Embrace Speedy Simulations With Surrogate Models

COMSOL's surrogate models are turning complex simulations into fast, standalone apps for real-time decisions.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 13h

This tiny AI model can handle a context window of 250,000 tokens while providing speedy inference on consumer devices like phones and laptops. It's built on an architecture that takes the best from transformers and Mamba models. https://spectrum.ieee.org/small-language-models?share_id=8989480

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

Missing your old Commodore 64 home computer? You can reconstruct one with some cheap printed circuit boards and publicly available code. spectrum.ieee.org/commodore-64...

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

🏆 And the entire Spectrum team for winning a Special Recognition award for Digital Magazine of the Year.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

Randi Klett and @ericoguizzo.bsky.social for winning the Ozzie for Visual Storytelling for their visually scrolling story on Where's My Robot? spectrum.ieee.org/ai-robots

Where’s My Robot Butler?

Here’s how we could finally build AI humanoid robots that do all our domestic chores

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

@harry-goldstein.bsky.social for winning the Eddie for Best Column on his Editor's Notes: spectrum.ieee.org/u/harry-gold...

Harry Goldstein

Harry Goldstein is Editor in Chief of IEEE Spectrum.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

@stephencass.bsky.social for winning the Eddie for Best Service Journalism for his "Hands On" piece on the Pad-O-Matic: spectrum.ieee.org/diy-one-time...

Build a Perfect Cryptographic Machine

The Pad-O-Matic prints one-time pads at the press of a button

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

The IEEE Spectrum team had a spectacular time at the Folio Eddie and Ozzie Awards, with nine finalist nominations culminating in four award wins. Congratulations to:

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

Aeva's Eve 1V sensor offers a new way to achieve precision in manufacturing—without the wear and tear of contact.

How Could Eve 1V Transform Manufacturing?

Aeva's Eve 1V offers precise velocity measurement without contact, minimizing wear and tear in industrial settings.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

Unitree’s humanoid robots had a critical vulnerability that allowed compromised robots to “infect” nearby robots and spread the hack. Unitree stopped responding to the researchers who informed them about the vulnerability, leading the security professionals to go public: buff.ly/m5zBwR6

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

How can you hold a moonbeam in a giant cryochamber?

PsiQuantum Aims for a Million Qubits by 2027

PsiQuantum aims for a million qubits by 2027. Can their optical quantum computer outpace competitors with silicon photonics?

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d

This #robot autonomously jumps, crawls, and traverses complicated obstacles in its path. It’s secret? Multilayered mapping.

Robots Leap and Crawl Over Obstacles With New Mapping Model

Can a robot navigate unstable rubble after an earthquake? Learn about the new mapping model that helps them traverse complex environments safely.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d

The Trump administration has canceled funding for at least 10 hubs in the U.S. that would have sucked carbon dioxide from the skies. Just how much excess #CO2 is in the Earth's atmosphere, and how much do we need to capture? Check out our #infographic. buff.ly/dbcSCRc #directaircapture #DAC

Scaling Carbon Capture: Can We Meet the Challenge?

What would it take to scale carbon removal technologies to remove billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide a year? These charts explain.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d

With Natron's exit, is the U.S. falling behind in sodium-ion battery innovation, or is there more to the story?

Natron Energy's Closure Sparks Industry Reflection

Natron Energy's closure raises questions about the future of sodium-ion batteries in the U.S. Can the industry catch up with China?

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d

Can photons replace electrons in AI image generation? UCLA's innovative approach could redefine efficiency and privacy in tech.

Optical Models Offer Privacy and Speed for AI Art

What if AI could create art at the speed of light while saving energy?

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d

“I want to be clear that we have not broken the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. But in certain cases, we can get around it.”

Quantum Sensors Sidestep Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle

Can quantum sensors really measure both position and momentum with precision? Find out how scientists are sidestepping Heisenberg's limits.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d

You’re not imagining it: Early-#career #software engineering opportunities are down. Stanford has released a report on the impact AI is having on the job market, and early-career software engineers are some of the hardest hit. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-impact-on...

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d

As the demand for electricity surges, the power sector faces a critical shortage of engineers.

Talent Shortage Threatens Energy Sector's Future

Power engineers are in high demand, but a talent shortage threatens the energy sector's future. How are companies tackling this critical issue?

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d

#Semiconductor manufacturing, #physics experimentation, and #quantum research all require extremely empty vacuums. Researchers are developing new measurement tools to see how close we are to creating truly empty space: spectrum.ieee.org/vacuum-measu...

How to Measure Nothing Better

How can atoms redefine our understanding of emptiness? Dive into the world of quantum sensors and find out.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d

A new prototype technology called Pulse-Fi taps into ambient #Wi-Fi signals as a way to perform remote heart rate monitoring—proving that wireless broadband signals in a room can do more than stream your favorite shows. #SmartMonitoring

AI-Powered Wi-Fi Heart Monitoring Is Here

Can Wi-Fi signals really track your heartbeat? Dive into the world of Pulse-Fi and find out how it works without wearables.

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 4d

See the top #programming languages from 2025 used by workers and valued by employers. Will AI chatbots mean this is Spectrum’s last top programming languages report? spectrum.ieee.org/top-programm...

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 5d

Thanks for the added details!

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 5d

Follow the journey of your phone’s processor from the quartz crystal it started inside to the fully packaged chip in your #phone. Has your phone travelled more than you have? spectrum.ieee.org/the-long-str...

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