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BBC News
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Severe M1 delays warning after 'damage incident' near Leicester
Motorists have been warned of severe delays on the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Highways said drivers faced delays of up to 90 minutes between junctions 21a, near Kirby Muxloe, and 21 at Fosse lanes of the motorway have been closed while National Highways staff assess what they described as an "infrastructure damage incident".There is about six miles of slow moving traffic, the organisation added, with congestion back to junction 22. Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
M1 and Ericsson to implement AI-powered transport network automation in Singapore
Photo: Depositphotos/AllaSerebrina (for illustration purposes only) SINGAPORE: M1 has partnered with Ericsson to bring artificial intelligence-powered automation to Singapore's transport network infrastructure, as part of efforts to enhance M1's 5G network with advanced automation and analytics. In a press release on Tuesday (June 17), it said that both companies will work on the commercial deployment of Ericsson's Transport Automation Controller (ETAC), a cloud-native solution designed to transform how transport networks are managed and operated. ETAC will use AI and machine learning to automate and optimise operations across microwave, IP, and optical transport networks. M1 will first integrate ETAC into its microwave transport network with plans to expand it to its IP transport network over time. This follows a successful trial where the system identified sources of interference and improved synchronisation monitoring, service assurance, and root cause analysis. It also optimised power consumption across M1's microwave links. M1 CTO Denis Seek said: 'By adopting intelligent automation, we are not only enhancing our network performance and reliability but also strengthening our commitment to sustainability and excellent customer experience.' Singapore Business Review reported that the move is expected to support logistics and port operations. /TISG Read also: SIA partners with Salesforce to enhance AI-powered customer service Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
M1 CLOSED heading out of London after crash & lorry fire leaving 6 miles of traffic & drivers delayed by an hour
A MAJOR motorway has been closed following a massive collision with a separate lorry fire breaking out just moments later. Motorists have been warned to expect massive delays in the wake of the chaos. The M1 is currently closed after a road traffic collision on the M1 northbound between junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead) and junction 9 (Luton). The road will be closed for some time, said Hertfordshire Police. Cops urged motorists to check routes before travelling and try to avoid the area. Amid the closure a lorry burst into flames while waiting in traffic. This caused further delays with fire crews racing to the scene to tackle the blaze. Hertfordshire Police said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the M1 northbound between junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead) and junction 9 (Luton). "The road will be closed for some time. Please check your route before travelling and try to avoid the area." 1
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
M1 northbound near Luton closed following multi-vehicle crash
A northbound section of the M1 in Bedfordshire has been shut following a crash between two cars and two lorries. National Highways said the road, between junctions 11 for Luton and junctions 11a for Houghton Regis and Dunstable, was closed at about 12:00 BST. All emergency services including Bedfordshire Police were attending the scene, and its traffic officers were assisting with traffic management, it including oil on two lanes of the road, was being cleared to allow traffic to be released. Long delays were being reported and drivers were being advised to exit the motorway at junction 11, follow the hollow triangle diversion symbols and re-join at junction 12 for Toddington, National Highways added. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Alibaba-Backed ‘AI Dragon' MiniMax Is Said to Plan Hong Kong IPO
(Bloomberg) -- MiniMax is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, people familiar with the situation said, in what would be a landmark industry debut for a Chinese AI startup valued at about $3 billion. Security Concerns Hit Some of the World's 'Most Livable Cities' How E-Scooters Conquered (Most of) Europe As Part of a $45 Billion Push, ICE Prepares for a Vast Expansion of Detention Space JFK AirTrain Cuts Fares 50% This Summer to Lure Riders Off Roads Taser-Maker Axon Triggers a NIMBY Backlash in its Hometown MiniMax, one of China's so-called AI Dragons or Tigers, could aim to list as soon as this year, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is confidential. The Shanghai-based company has hired financial advisers for the IPO, they said. Deliberations are ongoing and details such as valuation and timing could change, the people said. The company didn't respond to a request for comment. A MiniMax IPO would enable investors to buy into a new generation of Chinese firms advancing AI technology. Another, Zhipu, is also preparing for an IPO. The emergence of DeepSeek in January fired up interest in the startups, which are now vying with larger tech companies to compete with US leaders like OpenAI. Founded in 2021, MiniMax raised $600 million last year in a financing round that valued it at about $2.5 billion at the time. The deal was led by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and followed earlier fundraising involving Tencent Holdings Ltd., among others. Zhipu is also backed by Alibaba and Tencent. Video: Alibaba to Invest in AI Firm MiniMax at $2.5B Valuation MiniMax has released a new AI reasoning model called M1, saying it is bigger and less resource-consuming than DeepSeek's latest model. It also upgraded a text-to-video model underpinning its video editor Hailuo AI. Other products include AI companion app Talkie, which competes with in the US. Chinese tech firms are racing to build low-cost AI products and will require capital to sustain a dizzying pace of investment and research. Other AI Tigers including Baichuan and Moonshot have unveiled new models in recent months. --With assistance from Zheping Huang. Ken Griffin on Trump, Harvard and Why Novice Investors Won't Beat the Pros Mark Cuban Has Done Sports, Reality TV and Now Health Care. Why Not US President? How a Tiny Middleman Could Access Two-Factor Login Codes From Tech Giants American Mid: Hampton Inn's Good-Enough Formula for World Domination The Spying Scandal Rocking the World of HR Software ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
