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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta Deal Spooks Scale AI partners
After Meta's $14.3 billion bet on Scale AI, OpenAI and other partners are quietly winding down their data relationships with Scale to avoid handing their AI training pipelines over to a rival. OpenAI has long tapped Scale for high-quality training data, but according to Bloomberg, it was already dialing back that usage before Meta(NASDAQ:META) swooped in and brought Scale's CEO Alexandr Wang onto its superintelligence team. OpenAI insists Scale only ever met a small fraction of its data needs. Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) and xAIElon Musk's AI outfithave similarly told Reuters they'll phase out Scale after Meta's deal. This contrasts with OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar's recent VivaTech remark that acquisitions shouldn't lead AI firms to ice each other out, or else they risk slowing innovation. Data providers like Scale sit at the heart of AI model trainingand when your data supplier is now part of a direct competitor's operation, it creates an undeniable conflict. As the big players scramble to secure independent data sources, smaller providers and startups may find themselves squeezed or forced to pivot rapidly, reshaping the AI data-supply landscape. Watch for where OpenAI, Google and xAI turn next for training data and whether this pullback triggers consolidation among annotation and data-labeling startups. The fallout will help map how strategic partnerships evolve in the race for AI dominance. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
I worked late shifts at a Land Rover factory but hated it so much it inspired my Olympic dream, says Galal Yafai
GALAL YAFAI would be so tired from training that he would nod off during his factory shifts - but he never slept on his Olympic dream. The pint-sized flyweight had to watch older brothers Kal and Gamal win titles in the professional ranks while he worked overnight for Land Rover. And juggling the exhausting shifts with training almost caused him to throw in the towel on his boxing career - before he got on the Team GB squad. Yafai, 32, told SunSport: "It was a Land Rover factory in Solihull, they've got a big factory there that build the Land Rovers Discoveries and Defenders. "So I was working there, delivering the parts and whatnot for like three years in the factory. So it's full time it's proper work, it weren't part time. "So I kind of had to juggle boxing and work at the same time for three/four years and I actually got to a point where I was going to quit boxing. "I just thought, you know what, I'm 22, 23, now, I'm enjoying life. I'm going out and getting paid. I got my apartment with my brother and I was just enjoying life. "But just the stress of work too, it was getting hard to juggle boxing so luckily I got onto the Great Britain team, just before I decided to leave." Yafai would train from 5pm, clock in for work at 8pm and finish sometimes at 7am - before doing it all again. He hated it so much that the boxer was inspired to go to the Olympics - just so he could finally hand in his P45 after sleeping on the job. Yafai said: "It was just a nightmare. I'd have to train and go straight to work and do an eight-nine hour shift. I used to dread going into work. "I remember I used to see my brothers boxing, as pros and think, 'Oh, they're so lucky to get to just box for a living. I have to go to work and I have to train as well.' Anthony Joshua given hero's welcome on boxing trip to Ghana as Brit shows off his motorbike skills "It was hard training too so I'd have to to box and go straight to work, which was a nightmare, and do an eight hour shift. "I remember I'd fall asleep on my little buggy, I used to drive a buggy around and I used to fall asleep on there sometimes and some of the gaffers would go mad at me. "But yeah, I just thought, 'You know what, I need to stick at this because I could do something.' And thank God it worked out." Yafai packed up his job and became a full-time amateur boxer for Team GB - earning a spot on the 2020 Tokyo team. And after winning gold, Yafai turned pro a year later with Eddie Hearn and the hopes of replicating older brother Kal - the ex-WBA world champion. And Yafai made a super-quick start in the paid ranks - boxing in a ten-rounder for the WBC International title in his very first bout. He said: "Me and my coach thought I was good enough to start off in ten rounders. I used to drive a buggy around and I used to fall asleep on there sometimes and some of the gaffers would go mad at me. Galal Yafai "And Eddie said, 'Well, why not go for an international title?' We were like, 'Brilliant.' "But I want to get to a world title, so any minor title in between is, yeah, not too bad, I won't put it up on my mantelpiece, but it's nice to have. "It just so happened to be WBC International and hopefully I'll be fighting for the WBC full title soon." Yafai returns on Saturday in his home of Birmingham against Francisco Rodriguez Jr, Mexico's former WBO champ. Awaiting the winner is a shot at unified WBA and WBC champion Kenshiro Teraji. Yafai said: "I'd expect it, but you never know in boxing. Rodriguez is a top five competitor. "He's a former champion, he fought the best of the best, so it's not an easy fight. People don't really know him too well but I can't look past him. "He's a really good fighter and that's the thing nowadays, if people don't know who you're fighting, they don't think they're that good, which is the biggest mistake someone can make because he's a really good fighter but he's just not hugely well known here. "I'm not looking past him. He's a great fighter and hopefully I can get rid of him Saturday." 2
Zawya
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
Rolls-Royce's new Johannesburg hub to boost power systems support
Rolls-Royce's newly opened headquarters and training facility in Johannesburg will support its Power Systems division and its fleet of MTU mobile and stationary power solutions across several sectors, including energy, technology, mining, transportation, and oil and gas. Located in a specially adapted facility spanning approximately 6,000m², the new site consolidates core customer-facing functions into a central hub, including service coordination, spare parts storage, logistics, and technical training. It complements Rolls-Royce's existing footprint in South Africa, with MTU engine rebuild capability, and finance and logistics functions located in Cape Town. The training centre is designed to support between 100 and 150 trainees annually with a wide range of training engines, including MTU 2000 and 4000 series, used for power generation, mining and rail applications. Trainees will benefit from access to advanced tooling and use simulation equipment for electronic training. The centre will deliver certified practical and theoretical training, equipping customers and partners from across Africa with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to support a wide range of applications and industries. The new facility, operated by Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa, features dedicated capacity for the engineering and assembly of repower modules, enabling the replacement of engines in mining haul trucks and excavators with more suitable MTU power solutions. This allows customers to select upgrade options tailored to their specific operational needs. Fitting MTU engines delivers clear commercial benefits, including lower total cost of ownership through improved fuel efficiency, increased equipment availability, and reduced maintenance costs. Cobus Van Schalkwyk, Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa director global mining and MD, says: 'As we approach our 25th year in South Africa, this new facility is a clear signal of our confidence in Africa's growth and our commitment to being closer to our customers. By bringing support services, technical training, and parts availability together under one roof, we're building the capabilities that matter most to our partners across the continent. This investment also supports our strategy to further localise operations, reduce lead times, and strengthen supply chain resilience — critical advantages for customers operating in remote or fast-paced environments.'
BBC News
a day ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Residents near RAF Benson warned of overnight-flying Chinooks
Residents living near an RAF airbase are being warned helicopters will be flying into the early hours over the next few weeks as students complete their Benson said 28 (AC) Squadron would be flying Chinnocks away from the base near Wallingford, in South Oxfordshire as much as possible but they would also be flying local residents for their "cooperation and continued support" the base said it wanted to flag the night flights due to the hot weather and ongoing exam RAF said the helicopters were currently scheduled to fly until 02:00 and for four weeks from Monday 23 June until 18 July until 03:00. Night flying usually takes place Monday - Thursday. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
DPM Zahid: Malaysia, Russia to sign MoU on disaster management this year
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on disaster management cooperation later this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the MoU would establish a practical framework for joint training, knowledge exchange and coordinated emergency response. 'As Asean Chair this year, Malaysia remains committed to regional leadership in disaster response,' he said at a joint press conference with Russian Emergency Situations Minister Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov here today. Ahmad Zahid, who also chairs the Central Disaster Management Committee, said Malaysia welcomed Russia's offer to provide capacity-building programmes for Malaysian officers — including a specialised training course in Vladivostok this September. 'We are exploring broader collaboration, including technology transfer in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) applications for disaster monitoring,' he said. He added that Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) was among the first to respond to the recent earthquake in Myanmar, operating alongside international teams including Russia's RUS-03. Malaysia and Russia have also agreed to conduct joint search and rescue (SAR) training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and the RUS-03 team. Ahmad Zahid expressed appreciation for Russia's offer to train the SMART team and for inviting senior officers from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia to attend a specialised course at a top university in St Petersburg. He also welcomed Emercom's cultural ensemble, describing its participation as a meaningful gesture that fosters people-to-people ties and deepens the bilateral relationship. He said Emercom's visit marked a significant step forward in disaster management cooperation between both countries. Ahmad Zahid also acknowledged the strong working relationship between Nadma and Emercom, especially through platforms such as the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (Insarag) and the Asean Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM). He added that he looked forward to attending an international conference and disaster management event hosted by Russia in Azerbaijan. Earlier today, Ahmad Zahid received a courtesy call from Kurenkov, which he said marked an important milestone in bilateral ties. Meanwhile, Kurenkov said the meeting covered key areas such as training and education for firefighters and rescue personnel. 'Emercom's academies offer a wide range of programmes for international specialists — not only for firefighters and rescuers, but also for medics, dog handlers and UAV operators,' he said. He noted Emercom's interest in learning about Malaysia's modern fire and rescue training methods and the importance of exchanging best practices. He added that both countries are committed to enhancing early warning systems and risk communication for natural disasters, especially in prevention, prediction and risk management using space monitoring and remote sensing technologies. 'In Russia, these functions are handled by the National Crisis Management Centre. Overall, our countries have great potential for deeper cooperation in managing the aftermath of natural and manmade disasters,' he said. — Bernama
