DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


A MERCEDES THAT'S A ROCKET




                                                                Source:  Brabus


  • Famed German car tuner Brabus has converted a Mercedes-AMG 63 SE into a rocket of power and speed.  It's called the Brabus Rocket 1000.  Here's what we know:
  • It produces 989 hp
  • Torque is 1,342 lb-ft
  • It's the most powerful automotive creation in Brabus' distinguished 40-year history
  • 204-hp electric motor on rear axle
  • 6.1 kWh lithium-ion battery
  • 4.5-liter V8 engine
  • 9-speed sports transmission
  • 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds
  • Top speed is 196 mph
  • Rear wing, rear diffuser and 4 exhaust pipes
  • Body contains a lot of carbon fiber and widened by 2.6 inches
  • It's a coveted collector's item with only 25 being built at a price starting at $484,929
  • This super car is a great look at the potential of automotive technologies for speed and power in a hybrid vehicle.

RISKS OF DATING A ROBOT?








Source:  AI stock & Lexi Love

  • According to experts, dating robots have serious risks.  Here's what we know:
  • AI companion apps are usually vague about the robots' training, how they protect information and their responsibility if there is a breach
  • There have been 100 million downloads of AI companion apps
  • Some experts warn that although they are marketed to enhance your mental health and well-being, they actually bring a sense of dependency and loneliness while they are stealing your data
  • Researchers claim they steal personal data and don't meet even basic privacy standards
  • A new AI virtual robot model Lexi Love makes $30,000 a month as a virtual girlfriend to many lonely men and is a success for the UK startup behind it
  • Nearly indiscernible from real humans, AI companions, according to some experts, are ruining a generation of people, rendering them unable to form real human relationships
  • Tips if you have an AI companion:  Don't share anything personal like pictures, videos, prescriptions, financials, etc.


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