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Oct 15, 2023 • 5 min read

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Week Recap:

Hamas initiated a substantial attack on Israel, marking one of the most significant assaults on the nation in the past 50 years.
Honda and Acura are introducing smart garage door functions to their CarPlay applications. This new addition allows users to manage even those garage doors not aligned with HomeKit through CarPlay. Partnering with Chamberlain Group’s myQ Connected Garage, Honda ensures that users without dedicated HomeKit devices can utilize this feature, avoiding extra purchases.
The U.S. has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford, its most technologically advanced and the largest warship on Earth, to the eastern Mediterranean in response to the war in Israel. The deployment of this nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, equipped with two A1B reactors, allow it to operate for decades without refueling.
Sony experienced a cyber attack and has alerted roughly 6,800 present and past employees of a data breach in May and another breach in September. The May breach was due to a weak point in the MOVEit Transfer platform used by Sony, a system also attacked in other organizations.
Israel's military reported its complete dominance over the affected southern territories. In a drastic move, a high-ranking official confirmed the suspension of all electricity, fuel, and water supplies to Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel has summoned all soldiers and has amplified its air raids on Gaza.
Google has unveiled AI-enhanced search features designed to aid medical professionals in seamlessly accessing medical data scattered across different systems. By utilizing the tool, medical professionals can effortlessly consolidate data from sources such as clinical notes, electronic health records, and scanned documents.
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has established an emergency government in response to growing tensions with Hamas.
Last Sunday, a sudden drop in pressure was detected in the Balticconnector gas pipeline, a 48-mile conduit linking Finland and Estonia. By Tuesday, the president of Finland suggested that the disruption might have been intentional, hinting at possible sabotage.
Microsoft revealed new AI and data tools to assist health-care organizations in managing and understanding vast amounts of medical data. Unveiled on Tuesday, these are part of Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI.
NATO defense ministers met in Brussels to discuss pressing alliance concerns. The major topics were the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the need to enhance security measures, and the group reviewed ongoing NATO missions.
Cruise, GM's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has launched its robotaxi service in Houston, operating nightly from 9 PM to 6 AM in select neighborhoods. This expansion comes as Cruise faces criticisms in San Francisco, its debut city.
On Friday, two notable SpaceX launches took place in Florida. At 7:01 PM EST, from Cape Canaveral's SLC-40, Falcon 9 sent 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. This was the 14th mission for its first stage booster, having supported a variety of earlier flights, including six Starlink missions. Earlier in the day, at 10:19 AM EST, Falcon Heavy launched NASA's Psyche mission from Kennedy Space Center's LC-39A.

Netflix To Open Physical Locations:

Netflix is venturing into physical locations after having previously closed its mail-order DVD service, which had a significant impact on video stores globally. Josh Simon, Netflix's VP of consumer products, shared plans for "Netflix House" stores that would offer retail, dining, and live entertainment based on their content.
The details of what they'll sell remain unclear. The company plans to open two stores in the U.S. by 2025 and later expand internationally. Simon emphasized the company's aim to enhance fan experiences with its content.
Though Netflix recently experimented with a themed restaurant in LA and merchandise pop-ups in various cities, this move into physical spaces is new for its brand. In contrast, Disney has been active in such sectors for years. Notably, other online brands like Amazon have also ventured into the physical realm.

ServiceNow AI:

ServiceNow recently introduced "Now Assist" to its Now Platform, integrating generative AI across various services. In IT Service Management, Now Assist provides enhanced support with summarized incident histories and real-time virtual agent interactions. This promotes faster issue resolution and better agent productivity.
For Customer Service Management, it automates case and chat summaries, and enriches self-help resources, leading to quicker issue resolutions and cost benefits. In the realm of HR Service Delivery, Now Assist streamlines processes by minimizing repetitive tasks and offering quick access to case histories and prior interactions, aiding HR in efficiently handling issues like payroll adjustments and paperwork updates.
Developers also gain advantages with faster app development and scaling on the Now Platform. A standout feature is the ability to convert text into code, greatly accelerating the development process. Conclusively, Now Assist is a testament to ServiceNow's dedication to incorporating AI for enhanced efficiency and adhering to ethical AI practices.

Statistic:

Europe’s largest sources of electricity:
🇮🇸 Iceland: Hydro
🇳🇴 Norway: Hydro
🇸🇪 Sweden: Hydro
🇫🇮 Finland: Nuclear
🇪🇪 Estonia: Coal
🇱🇻 Latvia: Gas
🇱🇹 Lithuania: Wind
🇩🇰 Denmark: Wind
🇬🇧 UK: Gas
🇳🇱 Netherlands: Gas
🇩🇪 Germany: Coal
🇵🇱 Poland: Coal
🇧🇪 Belgium: Nuclear
🇫🇷 France: Nuclear
🇨🇭 Switzerland: Nuclear
🇦🇹 Austria: Hydro
🇸🇰 Slovakia: Nuclear
🇸🇮 Slovenia: Nuclear
🇭🇺 Hungary: Nuclear
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Nuclear
🇵🇹 Portugal: Hydro
🇪🇸 Spain: Wind
🇮🇹 Italy: Gas
🇭🇷 Croatia: Hydro
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina: Coal
🇷🇸 Serbia: Coal
🇲🇪 Montenegro: Hydro
🇦🇱 Albania: Hydro
🇽🇰 Kosovo: Coal
🇲🇰 North Macedonia: Coal
🇧🇬 Bulgaria: Coal
🇷🇴 Romania: Hydro
🇲🇩 Moldova: Gas
🇬🇷 Greece: Gas
🇹🇷 Turkey: Coal
🇬🇪 Georgia: Hydro
🇨🇾 Cyprus: Oil

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