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Suspect, 2 others dead after police pursuits and shootings in Las Vegas - News3LV
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) A man is dead after a fight in front of a southeast Las Vegas apartment home, police said.
According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officials, dispatchers received a report of a shooting in the 2900 block of Howard Drive in the southeast Las Vegas valley at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Sunday. There, officers found a man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators determined the man had been shot after a verbal fight with three other people. Those three people fled before officers arrived.
No information was immediately available as to the identification of the man or the other suspects in the shooting, but LVMPD officials said the investigation is ongoing.
Investigators ask anyone with information on the shooting to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or via email athomicide@lvmpd.com. Additionally, those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at702-385-5555orvia the organizations website.
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Since debuting over the summer with an Independence-themed display, the Sphere in Las Vegas has both enthralled and terrified visitors with the various animations featured on its580,000 square foot LED exterior. And with Christmas on Monday, the venue naturally broke out what is sure to be the first of many annual holiday messages for onlookers.
"Wrapping up the year with friends and family," the official Sphere account posted to social media on Dec. 25, along with a short video. In the clip, the venue appears to be covered in festive red and white gift wrap tied with a matching red bow. As the bow comes undone and the wrap peels away, several more layers of wrapping paper are revealed before it finally gets to the holiday tidings.
"Happy holidays from all of us at the Sphere," the message proclaimed on a blue background with exploding fireworks.
However, as others pointed out, the real show will undoubtedly take place on New Year's Eve, with what will be sure to rival the big ball drop in New York City. "This is gonna be better than the ball at Times Square on New Year's Eve," wrote one user. Another added: "I cant wait for the first New Year's countdown with the Sphere."
It's unclear what the Madison Square Garden-owned building has in store to ring in 2024, but it seems unlikely to disappoint. Though the project reported initial losses, it has since been revealed that the Sphere has made a whopping $75 million through Nov. 30, thanks to its first two inaugural shows, U2's UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency and the Darren Aronofsky original film Postcards From Earth, which was designed and shot specially for the venue.
It's still a far cry from recouping its $2.3 billion construction costs, but with new acts and events being regularly announced, it's likely only a matter of time.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) A Las Vegas man shot and killed his mother Wednesday morning and would go on to kill at least one other person in a series of armed carjackings that left bullets strewn through the streets of the southwest valley.
Police say the man was ultimately found dead in a stolen vehicle in the area of Durango Drive and Agate Street. That was after he was shot at multiple times by law enforcement officers trying to stop him.
The incident began with multiple people calling police at 3:46 a.m. to report a barrage of gunfire in the area of Placid Street and Maulding Avenue.
Officers would learn that the suspect had shot and killed his mother, according to homicide Lt. Jason Johansson.
Police: Man shot his mother before police chase, armed carjackings in Las Vegas
Johansson says the man's parents, hearing the gunshots, initially drove to the wash area and got there before police arrived. After they got out of their truck, police said the suspect shot and killed his mom.
Officers responding to reports of the shooting would find the suspect standing near a white pickup truck.
"Shortly thereafter is when officers were shot at," Johansson said.
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"This is a very quiet neighborhood," said Alan Kempker, who lives near the intersection of Placid Street and Maulding Avenue. "We never see anything like this."
That kicked off a chaotic police chase as the suspect stole an unoccupied patrol car and fled west toward Durango Drive, where the series of armed carjackings began.
At least one other person would be killed before the man could be stopped.
Capt. Joshua Martinez of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Office of Internal Oversight and Constitutional Policing laid out a timeline of what happened next.
He says officers initially pursued the man to the 7300 block of Durango Drive, near Warm Springs Road. There, Martinez says the suspect carjacked a citizen and continued fleeing police in a stolen truck.
Police: Suspect dead after armed carjackings, police chase in Las Vegas
Police chased him to the area of Durango Drive and Blue Diamond Road, where Martinez says he used a firearm to carjack another citizen.
A Las Vegas police officer "noticed the firearm and the threat to the citizen" and fired their service weapon at the suspect, Martinez said.
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The suspect drove off again in the SUV he'd carjacked, pursued by police to the area of Durango Drive and Windmill Lane. That's where police say he "exited the SUV and pointed a firearm at a citizen in a van."
"A shot was heard, and officers observed the suspect removing the injured citizen from the van," police stated.
As the suspect fled again, Metro police officers and Nevada State Police troopers fired their weapons at the vehicle, Martinez said.
Officers requested medical attention for the injured citizen, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Meantime, police kept pursuit of the vehicle, ending up near Durango Drive and Agate Avenue, where Martinez said the stolen vehicle became disabled.
At that point, the suspect was in the vehicle alone and was refusing to cooperate with police commands, Martinez said. SWAT officers were called to the area and determined "there was no movement in the vehicle."
Martinez says the officers then approached the car and determined, with the assistance of medical personnel, that the suspect had died.
"He was taken into custody at that time, and there was no further incidents involving the suspect," Martinez said. "Once he was taken into custody, we were able to determine no officers were injured at this time."
Las Vegas police officers and Nevada State Police troopers fired their weapons through the course of the chase, Martinez said. The names of the officers involved are expected to be released within 48 hours. A representative of the sheriff's office is expected to share additional information about the investigation within 72 hours.
Martinez stressed that the information he shared Wednesday morning was preliminary. He urged anyone who witnessed the morning's events to call LVMPD's dispatch at 702-828-3111.
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During the Christmas month of December, Apple Arcade welcomed gaming titles such as Sonic Dream Team, Knotwords+, Football Manager 2024 Touch, Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition, Puzzle & Dragons Story, and more.
For the new year 2024, Apple is all set to bring three new exciting gaming titles--Cornsweeper, Blackjack, and Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom-- to the exclusive Arcade club. All three will launch on the same day January 4.
Developed by Jamaican solo developer wbuttr, Cornsweeper takes inspiration from the popular puzzle game Minesweeper but with a fun twist. Here the players' mission is to spread warmth through hand-crafted, illustrative design and a spirit of giving. It also The game showcases wbuttrs Jamaican cultural heritage and also features localization in Jamaican Patois (the local dialect).
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While Blackjack and Jane rehashed the finer details of their plan to lure the murderous Jackson Boudreaux to the room theyd rented above the Globe Hotels gambling hall, Captain Davis fetched the horses and led them to the rear of the building where they would be ready in case Blackjack and Jane needed to make a hasty escape. Meanwhile Mr. Broussard, the captains first mate, ordered himself a drink at the bar and kept his eyes trained on the front door, in anticipation of Boudreauxs arrival.
Though Broussard had never seen him before, he knew at once that the heavily scarred figure that darkened the doorway a short time later was undoubtedly that of the Devil who had killed Blackjacks family. A cold chill ran down his spine, and he ordered another drink to calm his nerves. Broussard watched Boudreaux make his way to a poker table, and Jane appeared at the foot of the stairs, as expected, a few minutes later. She discreetly glanced at Broussard, then approached Boudreauxs table. Mind if I sit in? she asked while locking eyes with the Devil.
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The University of Stuttgart has ordered two supercomputers from HPE for its High Performance Computing Center (HLRS).
The two systems, called Hunter and Herder, will cost 115 million ($127m), and take the HLRS up to exascale level in two stages by 2027, leading to a massively parallel GPU-accelerated system.
"The expansion will strengthen Stuttgart's outstanding position in computer simulation and artificial intelligence research," explains Professor Wolfram Ressel, Rector at the University of Stuttgart.
The systems will be used for simulation, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance data analysis, within computational engineering and applied science.
Hunter, a transitional supercomputer based on HPE's Cray EX400, will begin operation in 2025, replacing HLRSs current flagship supercomputer, Hawk, and taking HLRS from its current peak performance of 26 petaflops, to 39 petaflops,
It will have 136 HPE Cray EX4000 nodes, each with four HPE Slingshot high-performance interconnects. Hunter will also use the next generation of Cray's ClusterStor storage system.
Hunter will begin the move away from CPU processors, adding in more energy-efficient GPUs. It will be based on the AMD Instinct MI300A accelerated processing unit (APU), which combines CPU and GPU processors, with local unified memory the processors can access quickly.
As well as boosting performance, Hunter will use 80 percent less energy than Hawk, the University says.
Herder, a true exascale system, will arrive in 2027. It is projected to provide speeds on the order of one quintillion (1018) flops. Its final architecture will use accelerator chips but won't be fully determined till the end of 2025.
The 115 million budget will be jointly funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the State of Baden-Wrttemberg's Ministry of Science, Research, and Arts, through the Gauss Centre for Supercomputing (GCS), which is an alliance of Germany's three national supercomputing centers.
Elsewhere in Germany, the GCS is funding the Jupiter supercomputer at the Jlich Supercomputing Centre which, 2025, is scheduled to be Europe's first exascale system in Europe in 2025. The Leibniz Supercomputing Centre is planning an exascale system for widescale use in 2026.
The move to GPUs will save power, says the University. "Energy efficiency with optimal support for cutting-edge science is of paramount importance for us at the University of Stuttgart," said Anna Steiger, Chancellor at the University of Stuttgart.
"With Hunter and Herder, we are responding to the challenges of reducing CO2 emissions, while also enabling both improved computing power and outstanding energy performance."
"As part of the University of Stuttgart, HLRS has a key role to play it is not just the impressive performance of the supercomputer but also the methodological knowledge that the center has assembled that helps our cutting-edge computational research to achieve breathtaking results, for example in climate protection or for more environmentally sustainable mobility," said Petra Olschowski (Baden-Wrttemberg Minister of Science, Research, and Arts).
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PENRITH, Australia DeepSouth, the worlds first supercomputer designed to simulate the entire human brain, is now just months away from activation. Developed by researchers at the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) at Western Sydney University, DeepSouth boasts the capability to mimic brain networks on the scale of an actual human mind.
DeepSouth employs a neuromorphic system, which replicates human biological processes. By utilizing hardware, it efficiently simulates large networks of spiking neurons, achieving an impressive 228 trillion synaptic operations per second. This rate is comparable to what scientists believe the human brain could achieve. The researchers at ICNS are optimistic that by replicating brain functions, they can gain a deeper understanding of its workings and subsequently design more effective AI systems.
Professor Andr van Schaik, the Director of ICNS, highlights that DeepSouth is distinct from other supercomputers due to its unique design. Specifically engineered to function like networks of neurons (brain cells), it requires less power and achieves greater efficiencies. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional supercomputers, which, optimized for conventional computing tasks, consume a considerable amount of power.
Progress in our understanding of how brains compute using neurons is hampered by our inability to simulate brain like networks at scale. Simulating spiking neural networks on standard computers using Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and multicore Central Processing Units (CPUs) is just too slow and power intensive. Our system will change that, Prof. van Schaik says in a media release.
This platform will progress our understanding of the brain and develop brain-scale computing applications in diverse fields including sensing, biomedical, robotics, space, and large-scale AI applications.
Prof. van Schaik believes that the DeepSouth system will pave the way for advancements in smart devices, such as mobile phones and sensors used in manufacturing and agriculture. Moreover, it is expected to contribute to the development of AI applications that are both less power-intensive and more intelligent. Additionally, the system will enhance our understanding of the workings of the human brain, both in healthy and diseased states.
The ICNS team at Western Sydney University has been instrumental in the development of this groundbreaking project, working in collaboration with experts across the neuromorphic field. This includes partnerships with researchers from the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, and the University of Aachen in Germany.
The name DeepSouth was thoughtfully chosen, serving as a tribute to IBMs TrueNorth system, which spearheaded the effort to create machines that simulate large networks of spiking neurons. It also honors Deep Blue, the first computer to win a world chess championship. Additionally, the name reflects its geographic location, down under in Australia.
DeepSouth is scheduled to become operational by April 2024.
Artificial Intelligence: By mimicking the brain, we will be able to create more efficient ways of undertaking AI processes than our current models.
Super-fast, large scale parallel processing using far less power: Our brains are able to process the equivalent of an exaflop a billion-billion (1 followed by 18 zeros) mathematical operations per second with just 20 watts of power. Using neuromorphic engineering that simulates the way our brain works, DeepSouth can process massive amounts of data quickly, using much less power, while being much smaller than other supercomputers.
Scalability: This systems design allows easy expansion by adding more hardware for larger systems or downsizing for portable or cost-effective applications.
Reconfigurable Design: Leveraging Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) allows hardware reprogramming, enabling the addition of new neuron models, connectivity schemes, and learning rules. DeepSouths remote accessibility through a Python-based front end simplifies usage without intricate hardware knowledge.
Commercial Availability: DeepSouth relies on off-the-shelf hardware, ensuring continual enhancements and easy replication at global data centers. This approach overcomes challenges associated with custom-designed hardware, which is time-consuming and costly.
South West News Service writer Dean Murray contributed to this report.
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A supercomputer has predicted contrasting results for Manchester United and Liverpool as they take the field on Boxing Day in the Premier League.
According to Caught Offside, a supercomputer has predicted Liverpool to secure an emphatic 4-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. The same computer has predicted Manchester United to once again drop points and pick up a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Both sides desperately need a win heading into their respective Boxing Day fixtures. The Reds have drawn their last two home games against United and then against Arsenal on Saturday, December 23.
Erik ten Hag's side, however, are in an even worse run of form in the Premier League. The Red Devils are currently winless in their last three league games and have failed to score a goal in each of those outings. They come into the game on the back of a 2-0 loss to West Ham United at London Stadium.
The two aforementioned fixtures are not the only Boxing Day games the supercomputer predicted. The computer also predicted wins for Nottingham Forest, Fulham, and Luton Town against Newcastle United, Bournemouth, and Sheffield United, respectively.
According to the aforementioned source, the supercomputer has taken various factors into consideration while making these predictions. Things like a team's record in past Boxing Day games, current form, etc. were all contributing factors for the predictions made.
Liverpool and Manchester United have had contrasting fortunes in the 2023-24 season so far. The Reds are in the midst of a title race with the likes of Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester City.
The team from Merseyside are currently second in the table, having accumulated 39 points from 18 games. They are just one point behind league leaders Arsenal.
United, on the other hand, are struggling to secure European football of any flavor. At the time of writing, they are eighth in the standings, having picked up 28 points from 18 matches. Erik ten Hag's side are eight points behind Tottenham Hotspur who currently occupy the final Champions League spot.
Manchester United did secure a 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield earlier this month. Jurgen Klopp's side dominated the affair with 69 percent possession and 34 shots in the game to United's six but still failed to make use of their chances.
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A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the results for the Premier League's Boxing Day line-up of matches.
There are five games scheduled for the day after Christmas as part of a busy festive period.
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Newcastle welcome Nottingham Forest to St. James' Park in the early kick-off, with Liverpool also in action at Burnley.
Manchester United and Aston Villa will conclude the day's play at Old Trafford in an 8pm kick-off.
BestGamblingSites' supercomputer has predicted the results of all five matches ahead of Boxing Day.
The results were predicted using a variety of factors, including each team's form this season and on Boxing Days of the past.
Manager form and home team advantage were also considered by the supercomputer.
Newcastle fans are in for a nightmare after Christmas if the predicted results come true.
The supercomputer expects Eddie Howe's side to fall to a 2-1 home defeat against Forest.
Forest have not won a league game at St. James' Park since 1988 but the Magpies have a shocking record on Boxing Day, winning just once since 2013.
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Fulham are predicted to win 3-0 away to Bournemouth along with a 1-0 win for Luton at Sheffield United in the 3pm matches.
Liverpool are also expected to have plenty of festive cheer thanks to a 4-0 win at Burnley..
Meanwhile, there will not be a record-extending Boxing Day win for United.
The Red Devils have won 21 of their 27 Premier League matches on December 26, giving them the best record of any side in the league's history.
Erik ten Hag's side are predicted to be held to a 2-2 draw by high-flying Villa, though, despite winning eight of their last 10 league meetings at Old Trafford.
Villa do have an encouraging recent record against United, however, beating their opponents at home last November as well as securing a 1-0 win on the road in April 2021.
The Boxing Day line-up of matches will be followed by five more fixtures on December 27 and 28 to complete matchday 19.
Amongst those involved later in the week are Manchester City, who visit Everton, and Arsenal in a home clash with West Ham.
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Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day)
12.30pm - Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
3pm - Bournemouth vs Fulham
3pm - Sheffield United vs Luton
5.30pm - Burnley vs Liverpool
8pm - Man Utd vs Aston Villa
Wednesday 27 December
7.30pm - Brentford vs Wolves
7.30pm - Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
8.15pm - Everton vs Man City
Thursday 28 December
7.30pm - Brighton vs Tottenham
8.15pm - Arsenal vs West Ham
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In an ambitious leap forward in computational neuroscience, a supercomputer designed to simulate the entire human brain is set to become operational in 2024. This cutting-edge development, named DeepSouth, holds the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain and advance the field of neuroscience.
Set to switch on in 2024, DeepSouth is the worlds first supercomputer capable of simulating networks at the scale of the human brain. Using a neuromorphic system that mimics biological processes, it can perform a staggering 228 trillion synaptic operations per second. This system is purpose-built to operate like networks of neurons, demanding less power and facilitating greater efficiencies. The supercomputer is a collaboration between Western Sydney University, the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, and the University of Aachen in Germany.
This unprecedented development is expected to lead to significant advances in smart devices, sensors, and AI applications. But perhaps the most profound impact of DeepSouth will be its contribution to our understanding of the healthy and diseased human brain. By replicating the brains neural network and cognitive functions, the supercomputer paves the way for groundbreaking insights into brain disorders and neurological conditions.
DeepSouth is not the only attempt at creating a biological computer. Researchers worldwide are exploring the possibility of building computers powered by actual brain cells. Such advancements could potentially create a cyborg brain vastly more powerful than our own. The hope is to better understand how brains can use such little power to process vast amounts of information.
DeepSouth is part of a larger initiative known as the Human Brain Project. This multinational collaboration aims to simulate the entire human brain by 2024. The goal is to delve deeper into the brains functions and develop new treatments for brain-related diseases. This ambitious project has garnered significant attention from the scientific community and offers a promising direction for future research.
In conclusion, the advent of a supercomputer capable of simulating the entire human brain signals a new era in neuroscience and AI research. As we await the operational launch of DeepSouth in 2024, the scientific community and the world at large watch with bated breath, eager to witness the revolutionary insights this development will bring to our understanding of the most complex organ in the human body. The future of neuroscience holds exciting possibilities and is poised for unparalleled growth and discovery.
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Stepping into the Future with DeepSouth
The world is on the brink of a significant breakthrough with the development of DeepSouth, the first-ever supercomputer capable of simulating the entire human brain. This trailblazing project, under the leadership of Western Sydney University in Australia, is set to revolutionize neuroscience and artificial intelligence as we know it. With an operational launch date set for 2024, DeepSouth is poised to unlock a myriad of opportunities in medicine, technology, and beyond.
DeepSouth isnt just another supercomputer it is a powerhouse that matches the human brains estimated rate of operations. With the ability to perform 228 trillion synaptic operations per second, it is set to redefine what technology can achieve. Its not just about the staggering numbers; its about how DeepSouth uses this power. The supercomputer is designed to process colossal amounts of information with minimal power, emulating the efficiency of the human brain.
What sets DeepSouth apart is its neuromorphic system. Unlike traditional computer systems, the neuromorphic system is designed to operate like networks of neurons. This unique configuration allows the supercomputer to emulate large networks of spiking neurons efficiently, requiring less power and enabling greater efficiencies. This ingenious design is what makes the simulation of the entire human brain possible.
DeepSouth is expected to be a game-changer for neuroscience and AI. By simulating the human brain, it will provide unprecedented insights into how our brains process information so efficiently. These findings could lead to breakthroughs in understanding both healthy and diseased human brains, opening new avenues for medical research and treatment. The supercomputer will also be an invaluable resource for researchers looking to prototype new engineering solutions in the AI space.
While the implications for neuroscience are profound, the potential applications of DeepSouth dont stop there. The project could lead to advances in smart devices and sensors, further enhancing the technology that forms an integral part of our lives. With AI applications becoming increasingly prevalent, the insights derived from DeepSouths brain simulations could pave the way for more sophisticated AI systems, pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.
As we look forward to DeepSouths operational launch in 2024, its clear that were on the cusp of a new era in technology and neuroscience. This supercomputer isnt just simulating the human brain; its unlocking the potential to understand our brains better, develop more advanced AI, and create smarter technology. The future of neuroscience and AI is bright, and DeepSouth is leading the charge.
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The Future of Neuroscience and AI: DeepSouth Supercomputer - Medriva
In a groundbreaking feat of technology and neuroscience, a supercomputer designed to simulate the entire human brain is set to be operational in 2024. This ambitious venture, known as the DeepSouth project, promises to replicate human brain functions and behaviors, with the potential to revolutionize our understanding of neurological disorders, artificial intelligence, and cognitive processes.
DeepSouth, the worlds first human brain-scale supercomputer, is being developed at Western Sydney University. Once activated, it will be capable of 228 trillion synaptic operations per second. This astonishing rate of operations rivals the estimated rate at which the human brain processes information. Interestingly, the human brain accomplishes this feat while using a considerably small amount of power. Understanding this efficiency is one of the key ambitions of the DeepSouth project.
The DeepSouth supercomputer takes a neuromorphic approach to replicate the human brain. This means it is designed to emulate large networks of spiking neurons, closely imitating the biological processes that occur in our brains. The project involves a collaboration of scientists and researchers from various fields, all working together to develop a supercomputer capable of mimicking the complex functions of the human brain, including consciousness and emotions.
The supercomputers potential applications extend far beyond academic curiosity. It is expected to be a game changer for the study of neuroscience, offering unprecedented insights into how our brains work. This could lead to significant advancements in diagnosing, managing, and treating neurological disorders.
Moreover, the supercomputer holds promise for the field of artificial intelligence (AI). By understanding how the human brain processes vast amounts of information so efficiently, engineers could design more efficient AI systems. This could dramatically improve a wide range of technologies, from autonomous vehicles to voice recognition software.
DeepSouths potential impact extends to diverse fields such as sensing, biomedical, robotics, space, and large-scale AI applications. The supercomputer could revolutionize these sectors by providing a deeper understanding of human cognition and its efficient processes. In essence, the DeepSouth project brings us a step closer to fully understanding the brains complex mechanisms, a frontier that remains largely unexplored in science.
With the DeepSouth supercomputer set to be operational by April 2024, the countdown to this remarkable scientific achievement has begun. As we approach this milestone, the anticipation surrounding the project continues to build. While its too early to predict exactly what the DeepSouth project will uncover, one thing is for sure this pioneering venture stands to significantly advance our understanding of the brain, its processes, and its potential.
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DeepSouth Supercomputer: A Revolutionary Project to Simulate the Human Brain - Medriva
The Ramanujan Universe - a supercomputer was inaugurated at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) to help the Engineering students pursue cutting edge research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The supercomputing facility was inaugurated by Rajive Kumar, member secretary, AICTE on the National Mathematics Day.
This newly developed High Performance Supercomputing Center(HPC) facility has eight A 100Graphics Processing Unit(GPU) cards accelerated nodes, six compute nodes, more than 3500 GB RAM and 100 GB InfiniBand connectivity. The supercomputer has been developed with the help of technical expertise provided by Dell. The cost ofRs10crore has been incurred to develop this high computing facility.
Speaking to Education Times, on the sidelines of launch event, BR Mehta, vice-chancellor, JIIT, Noida, says, Introduction of the supercomputer will enable undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students to solve complex mathematical problems, algorithms and more. Several students involved in AI and ML research can use the supercomputer. In addition to the regular curriculum, we would encourage the students to use the supercomputer for research in healthcare, data analysis, data Science and cyber security."
The needfor supercomputer was felt for long and itslaunchwill fulfil requirementof AI programmerstodevelop diversesoftware applicationscatering to differentindustries.This supercomputer cancalculatewithing fraction of secondsandenable processing of complex tasks and simulations at incredibly high speed.In the era of AI and ML, this facility will play a crucial role in advancing scientific research, technological innovation, and solving complex real- world problems in the areas of AI, Robotics, and many more by harnessing the power of high-speed computation and data processing.
Rajive Kumar, member secretary, AICTE, says, The supercomputing facility will be beneficial to all Engineering students as computing is the major component of their curricula. Besides the computer engineering students, students from mechanical stream can use this to create Computer Aided Design and Drafting technology (CADD) technology. Students can take the help of this supercomputer to complete their online internships and projects. This high-powered supercomputing facility will revolutionise the engineering education in the country. This is the second college which has introduced a facility of high-powered supercomputing after IIT Delhi in North India.
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Monroe A. Miller Jr. petitioned the court on Nov. 22 to obtain the footage. On Dec. 14 following the hearing and his review of the recordings, visiting Superior Court Judge Steve Warren, of Asheville, published his order granting permission, albeit with some noteworthy restrictions.
On Nov. 9 at about 1:25 p.m., two Haywood County Sheriffs deputies visited Millers property along with the plaintiff in an ongoing civil dispute his sister, Linda Overcash as well as her attorney, Mark Melrose. Their civil dispute is over how to split up their late fathers estate. Monroe Albert Miller, who passed away on Jan. 20, 2017, is assumed to have left behind a good deal of money, along with a Haywood County home appraised at over $1 million dollars.
he was co-founder of one of the earliest Computer Companies, Electronic Associates, Inc., a NYSE listed company located in New Jersey, where he designed and manufactured many of the first electronic computers used in industry and the early space program, his obituary reads. In 1955, he founded Milgo Electronic Corporation, a company heavily involved in tracking and communication in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. He and the company were also instrumental in the development of the first, and subsequently, the high speed modem. He served as President and Chairman of the Board until all its NYSE listed stock was acquired in 1977. Milgo's Miami, Florida facility employed more than 2500 and also carried out world- wide manufacturing and marketing operations in many foreign countries.
The group was there to survey the property. Also present on Nov. 9 was Terry Ramey, a Haywood County commissioner and staunch ally of Miller, as well as Millers attorney, Ed Bleynat.
The petition notes that after the visit, on that same day, Miller requested the recordings from Wilke. That communication was entered into evidence as part of the petition.
Deputies appeared indoctrinated by Mark Melrose on the aspects of the order issued, the initial request reads.
Deputies kicked Terry Ramey, Haywood County Commissioner, out of the dwelling also, even though he was acting as my agent, which was allowed in the Order, it later reads.
A Nov. 15 response from Haywood County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer Gina Zachary notes that because there was no court order mandating the office provide the footage and audio, it could not be turned over at that time. A week later, Miller submitted the petition to the court.
Also included as evidence in the petition is a series of messages between Miller and Wilke from the evening of Nov. 9. In those messages, Miller alleges the deputies violated his rights.
You have made serious, unfounded allegations about my deputies and any further contact will need to be from your legal counsel to ours, Wilke replied. Your multiple public information requests will be handled in as reasonably prompt manner as possible.
Millers chief complaint is that he and Ramey were forced to remain outside while the others had full run of his home. The petition also notes that the order for a law enforcement escort during the survey said that one deputy would be present, but two showed up.
In order to keep the peace and allow a thorough inspection of the property the presence of a uniformed law enforcement officer would be helpful, that order reads.
The order also says that Overcash and Melrose should be allowed adequate space to engage in private conversations during the inspection and that Miller, Ramey and Bleynat shall remain 50 feet or more from the Petitioners and their attorneys while the Petitioners and their attorneys are outside the dwelling during this inspection.
The two deputies violated my Fourth Amendment rights, the petition claims. There was no reason, nor was Mark Melrose authorized, to bring two deputies for this visit. He took a Haywood County Sheriffs Deputy off-line for no good reason, therefore interfereing (sic) with the operation of a law enforcement agency by hindering and obstructing the second law enforcement officer in the performance of his duty.
According to court documents, Miller submitted a complaint against Melrose to the North Carolina Bar Association, something he has done in the past against multiple local attorneys. For his part, in an email to Bleynat, Melrose alleged that Miller behaved inappropriately and without an understanding of proper procedure when he showed up at Melrose's office seeking a signature for the receipt of a $5,000 check he was ordered by a judge to provide to cover administrative costs related to the dispute over the estate.
Your client just came to my office trying to get my staff to sign a document indicating receipt of a check, the email reads. I did not speak with him. He was instructed by my staff to call your office. Please advise Mr. Miller to never come to my office again, and advise him that I am not legally permitted to talk to him nor is my staff.
In court on Dec. 14, Wilke was accompanied by members of his command staff, as well as Zachary. While Ramey didnt accompany Miller, he did show up a few minutes after the hearing began. Neither side was represented by an attorney that morning. The hearing was the first of the day in Haywood County Superior Court, and when Warren took the bench, he brought Miller and Wilke up to argue their positions, noting that while he was called in the day before to review a case he wasnt familiar with, hed made time to review the petition. He went through state law outlining the procedure for a person to obtain law enforcement agency recordings.
That statute dictates that the court must consider a few things.
First, the person requesting the recording must be authorized to receive it. In this case, because Miller is depicted in the recording as stipulated by Wilke in court he is authorized. Next, the judge asked whether the recording may contain confidential information. It was acknowledged by both parties that it likely included conversations covered by attorney-client privilege. Miller agreed that audio in such segments could be redacted, which Warren said rendered that issue moot. Other concerns were whether the recording could reveal information that is highly sensitive or personal; if the disclosure could create a serious threat to the fair, impartial, and orderly administration of justice; or if its disclosure could jeopardize an active or inactive internal or criminal investigation. It was agreed that none of those would be an issue.
Wilke voiced concern that it could be technically cumbersome to redact the audio from the recordings while maintaining their integrity. In addition, according to statute, the disclosure of the recordings cant jeopardize the safety of a person, nor can it harm anyones reputation. Wilke said that Miller frequently uses a blog he has maintained for several years to launch personal attacks against numerous individuals.
While the sheriff said hed love the recordings to be made public because theyd refute the claim that we violated Mr. Millers Fourth Amendment Rights, he was concerned that Miller would use parts of the recording out of context to attack his deputies character and reputation. Warren addressed this in the order. First, he listed specific segments of the video that contain conversations covered by attorney-client privilege for which the audio must be redacted. He also gave Miller strict orders for how he can use the recording, once released to him.
No portion of the released videos may be published other than in a pending court proceeding, it reads, or to any party to any current or future lawsuit or witness is (sic) said lawsuit who are all hereby ordered not to publicly disclose the contents of said video. Said Order is punishable by contempt.
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