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[Diogenese]

Sorry I switched off after a short time. I have been jaded by the system.

When I studied law one of my Professors was fully immersed in the campaign to close mental hospitals and create safe houses in the community for these lost souls. I argued with him in a tutorial that from a practical point of view I was against the idea simply because my limited life experience told me that out of sight out of mind was a government embraced concept and that closing down such hospitals would allow lip service but in the end these community houses would be underfunded and understaffed and we would find increasing numbers of these lost souls in the prison systems.

My idea was shut down by the Professor who lived in his academic tower with higher ambitions and well today we have academics decrying the numbers of mentally ill in gaols around the country. These artificial think tanks are full of these academics and PR Cops now engage with them rather than confront them because of politics as they are simply there to try and create credibility and appear caring and responsible.

This is not the role of a constable at common law. Police enforce the law they do not make the laws. Injecting Police into the process of making the laws is fraught. If they are given a law that is impossible to enforce for some practical reason they hand it up the chain of command to the Minister for Police setting out the practical issues. Then it is up to the Parliament who represent the people to sort out.

My opinion only DYOR
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AKIDA BALLISTA

Yes - it would be interesting to see a graph illustrating the incidence of homelessness and the closure of those hospitals. I'm sure they could point to examples of people who did not need to be institutionalized, and swallows always portend spring.

Still, the government cut costs and some bureaucrat got their KPI bonus, so all was not lost.

We should all show our appreciation for the free market fundamentalists who taught us unbridled rapacity the real value of everything.

 

[Stable Genius]

Markus Schäfer from Mercedes Benz just posted this on LinkedIn regarding DRIVE PILOT

Time is a valuable and precious asset – and with DRIVE PILOT, our Level 3 conditionally automated driving system, we plan to offer our clients this new level of luxury enabled by technology:… | Markus Schäfer

Time is a valuable and precious asset – and with DRIVE PILOT, our Level 3 conditionally automated driving system, we plan to offer our clients this new level of luxury enabled by technology: additional time while driving. In December 2021, I told you about the ground-breaking news that we at...

www.linkedin.com

Time is a valuable and precious asset – and with DRIVE PILOT, our Level 3 conditionally automated driving system, we plan to offer our clients this new level of luxury enabled by technology: additional time while driving. In December 2021, I told you about the ground-breaking news that we at Mercedes-Benz AG are the first automotive manufacturer in the world to receive the world's first internationally valid system approval for conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3).

As a first step, we’re offering this world-leading technology to our customers in Germany in the first half of 2022. Moreover, we’re working intensively to obtain approval from the authorities for the two U.S. states of California and Nevada by the end of this year – assuming the legal and regulatory framework allows for the use of the system.

We’re super happy that our DRIVE PILOT meets the demanding regulatory equirements of the international UN-R157 for a Level 3 system enabling conditionally automated driving. Together with the corresponding legal framework, it initiates a radical paradigm shift that permits the vehicle to take over the driving task under certain conditions. This ultimate luxury experience enables our customers to win back precious time when in the car through relaxation or productivity. For instance, they can communicate via in-car office tools, browse the internet or sit back and relax. We’re very confident and extremely excited to bring this new level of luxury to the customers in the states soon.

Want to know more about our technology?

Our DRIVE PILOT builds on the surround sensors of the Driving Assistance Package and comprises additional sensors that we consider indispensable for safe, conditionally automated driving. These include LiDAR and a camera in the rear window along with microphones, used for detecting signals from emergency vehicles. There is also a wetness sensor at the wheel as well. Our #SClass with the optional DRIVE PILOT also has redundant steering and braking systems as well as a redundant on-board electrical system.

The top priority for us at Mercedes-Benz when introducing such a system is safety, which includes high demands on operational reliability. The exact location of the S-Class is determined using a highly accurate positioning system. This is much more powerful than a conventional GPS. In addition, data obtained from satellite navigation are matched with sensor data and data from an HD map. The type of data collected by LiDAR, camera, radar and ultrasonic sensors can include information on road geometry, route characteristics, landmarks or traffic signs.

For us as a pioneer in #safety #technology, avoiding or safely managing critical situations on the road to protect both vehicle occupants and other road users continues to be our core brand value. So I’m looking forward to ever-decreasing accidents in the future.

#AutomatedDriving #LeadInSoftware #Innovation #FutureOfMobility #VisionZero

I said it yesterday and I’ll keep repeating it.

My opinion is that our involvement with Valeo which will be incorporated into Mercedes Benz will be our first significant income source.

Thanks TLS for posting this as it again shows Mercedes Drive Pilot. Just yesterday there was a video from Valeo showing how the Lidar is incorporated into the system. I’ve posted Valeo’s 5 year plan numerous times which is full of solid gold nuggets. Valeo make $20 billion a year and have an agreement with us. Our strength is Lidar. Mercedes is stating ”they’re offering this world-leading technology to our customers in Germany in the first half of 2022.”

The path to success has been laid out in front of us all, we just have to have the patients to let Brainchip do their thing and follow it!

It still hasn’t been formally confirmed but in my head it’s a done deal!

Peace!

 

[Diogenese]

Hi Hoppy
"Have nothing and be happy " is a catch phrase from The Great Reset Movement
$40 per day couldn't sustain my consumption and I can't think of anyone in this country that it would .
For that movement and catch phrase to work it would have to come from a socialist base and provide for everyone's every need.
I think it's a futuristic concept coming from The World Economic Forum, that can't happen till Akida's everywhere doing the all heavy lifting.

Yes, but ScoMo has raised it to $46 a week.

There is discussion of a universal basic income, but that would involve taxing us billionaires, so its not going to happen as long as trickle down is working so well.

 

[Diogenese]

I am sure that the words ‘net user of revenue’ were used by Sean Hehir. I cannot tell you which of his presentations but it was fairly recent.

But I am not sure what it means as we know Brainchip has a complete commitment to continuing to drive its lead by research and development.

I get the impression that a lot of money will be channeled into Perth to keep the five to six year lead for AKD3000 so income could be growing but being spent in this area.

I have the impression that AKD3000 might surface all going well in 2024 if so 2025 makes sense for when they outstrip expenditure.

My son-in-law recently needed to hire another Data Scientist and to get the right person with experience he had to pay them more than he receives which worked out OK because the CEO increased his salary to establish parity.

The point is though that across the whole semiconductor space the right people are harder and harder to get so Peter’s end of the business is going to eat up cash at greater rates than it has in the past on salaries.

There is so much global demand the right people are thinking of a number, doubling it and then demanding more.

My opinion only DYOR
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AKIDA BALLISTA

Once upon a time, when there was only American Express and Diners Club, on my first overseas trip, I had to get my boss to approve the travellers cheques order, and he said:

"Why haven't you got a credit card?"

My flippant (serendipitous) reply was:

"My salary isn't high enough."

Outcome - instant and substantial salary adjustment.

 

[BaconLover]

Brainchip - AI Cutting Edge Chip - Brain Functions On A Chip - Rob Telson - VP Sales Brainchip

Topics: The future of AI within everyday technology like phones, smart homes, and transportation. The science behind ‘mimicking the brain’ – allowing art…

www.techprounicorn.com

Another podcast from Rob Telson

Haven't had a chance to listen myself yet but thanks for the find @Dallas

 

[Fact Finder]

Peter stated in a previous interview that we will see a EXPLOSION IN REVENUE IN 2022 why has that changed?

I have discussed this with another poster but Peter van der Made did not say an ‘Explosion in Revenue’ he said ‘Explosive SALES’ which is entirely different to revenue as Brainchip is not Woolworths.

Brainchip is the tomato grower who sells its tomatoes to the providore who sells them to Heinz who process the tomato into sauce then send it to Woolworths who then sell it to retail and then pay Heinz who then pay the providore who pay the tomato grower. They all work on 90 day payment terms so a sale today at every level does not mean instant money in the bank.

An Explosion of SALES of AKIDA technology is the same only with much longer cycles.

Go to the second announcement regarding MegaChips payments to Brainchip to gain an understanding of the sales revenue cycle.

An Explosion of SALES means at least the remaining EAP’s moving to licensee status like Renesas & MegaChips.

My opinion only DYOR
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AKIDA BALLISTA

 

[Diogenese]

@Chilling - are you William H Macey? I've read your posts for a while and they remind me of the role he played in The Cooler. Friendly, slightly diffident but a real downer on everyone around him. It was a deliberate tactic by his casino employer to reduce the buzz of a successful punter. We're not punters, we're investors - and I have a suspicion you're not an investor like us - I think you may be a little escapee from that other place, just sowing seeds of doubt. If I'm wrong then tell me so and I'll back off while I read your positive posts about our great company. BAAAAAALLLLISTA

Loved his work in Fargo ... and the body count was only slightly less than the Korean War ...

... must dig something out of my Cohen Bros library tonight.

 

[Deleted member 118]

Another day as a Brainchip holder down a mere 8% never a dull moment cant turn your back for a second.
Really has me wondering on this 4C isnt it due next week?

Chin up as we are still up on the week.

 

[SmallVentures]

Not sure if this is the right channel for it, but I was hoping somebody could put into perspective Tesla’s Dojo D1 chip with its neural network accelerator, versus Akida.

A good friend of mine continuously emphasises how advanced Tesla’s D1 chip is for ADAS, and I try and explain to him that the fundamental architecture of Von Neumann will be outdated once Akida takes off.

Can anybody offer further input on how to best explain this and put it even more into perspective? Are there any specs between Dojo D1 and Akida 1000 that can be compared one to one?

 

[Fact Finder]

The CEO Sean Hehir clearly stated in a recent presentation where he was being interviewed by an uninspiring interviewer that income would commence to ramp up later this year. The interviewer repeated his answer to him and he gave an unqualified ‘YES’.

In his most recent interview/presentation he spoke to the fact that 2023 was when income and expenditure would balance each other.

My recollection of what is being said by the person claiming to be the CEO of Brainchip.

There is no valid reason or fact upon which to base a belief that this 4C will produce other than a modest increase in income over last quarter.

My opinion only DYOR
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AKIDA BALLISTA

 

[Mugen74]

Loved his work in Fargo ... and the body count was only slightly less than the Korean War ...

... must dig something out of my Cohen Bros library tonight.

Ot-My favorite

 

[Fact Finder]

Not sure if this is the right channel for it, but I was hoping somebody could put into perspective Tesla’s Dojo D1 chip with its neural network accelerator, versus Akida.

A good friend of mine continuously emphasises how advanced Tesla’s D1 chip is for ADAS, and I try and explain to him that the fundamental architecture of Von Neumann will be outdated once Akida takes off.

Can anybody offer further input on how to best explain this and put it even more into perspective? Are there any specs between Dojo D1 and Akida 1000 that can be compared one to one?

Not sure if this is a genuine question as the Dojo D1 uses 400 watts of electricity and is burning the planet to the ground. AKIDA uses milli watts of power and can help save the planet.

In autonomous vehicles Dojo D1 kills battery range whereas AKIDA according to Mercedes Benz helps to make over 1,000 kilometres per charge possible.

My opinion only DYOR
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AKIDA BALLISTA

 

[equanimous]

Not sure if this is a genuine question as the Dojo D1 uses 400 watts of electricity and is burning the planet to the ground. AKIDA uses milli watts of power and can help save the planet.

In autonomous vehicles Dojo D1 kills battery range whereas AKIDA according to Mercedes Benz helps to make over 1,000 kilometres per charge possible.

My opinion only DYOR
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AKIDA BALLISTA

Smarter, faster and more efficient.

 

[HopalongPetrovski]

Loved his work in Fargo ... and the body count was only slightly less than the Korean War ...

... must dig something out of my Cohen Bros library tonight.

"Unbroken" might be apt, after todays performance.

 

[Diogenese]

Not sure if this is the right channel for it, but I was hoping somebody could put into perspective Tesla’s Dojo D1 chip with its neural network accelerator, versus Akida.

A good friend of mine continuously emphasises how advanced Tesla’s D1 chip is for ADAS, and I try and explain to him that the fundamental architecture of Von Neumann will be outdated once Akida takes off.

Can anybody offer further input on how to best explain this and put it even more into perspective? Are there any specs between Dojo D1 and Akida 1000 that can be compared one to one?

Hi SV,

Akida's forte is signal matching - image classification/identification, voice recognition, sensor output identification generally. von Neumann processors currently do this using CNN (convolutional neural network) software but they use enormous amounts of power performing the mathematical calculations involving 32 or 64 bits to do it.

As initially conceived, Akida using 1-bit weights and actuations does not use mathematical multiplications. Instead the single bits are considered as spikes. Akida does do addition of single bits to determine when the inputs to a neuron have reached firing threshold value, but this uses far less power than 32/64 bit multiplication. In addition, using image sensors as an example, in Akida a "spike" is only generated when the input from a pixel changes value, and the changes are treated asynchronously (as they occur, compared with frame-by-frame in a vN processor). In contrast, a von Neumann processor must perform a comparison for every 32/64 bit pixel on consecutive frames, using 1000 times the power that Akida uses to perform the same task.

In an AV, there is still a place for vN processors to use a program to act on the results of the Akida signal classification process, eg, by generating a brake signal or a turn signal for the AV, using the Akida output as a program parameter. However, Akida improves the overall power efficiency and speed of response by something of an order of magnitude or more because the CNN software utilizes so much power.

In simpler cases, the output from a stand-alone Akida may be sufficient to initiate a simple ON/OFF type function. However, in many instances, Akida will be run in conjunction with a CPU or MPU.

When higher accuracy is required, Akida can use 2-bit or 4-bit weights and actuations. I am just guessing that these will involve 2-bit or 4-bit multiplications, but 4-bit multiplication will still be 64 times (8*8) more energy efficient than 32-bit multiplication, as well as being 64 times faster. [That's 256 times better compared to 64-bit multiplications]. So Akida can trade off some power and speed for improved accuracy in performing these classification tasks, but it is still miles ahead of vN.

 

[Derby1990]

Ghost entry
You will never know my name
I could make Elon my cleaner
Just quietly buying up BRN shares
Then Akida in everything will allow me to buy the solar system
And only then will I expand.

 

[SmallVentures]

Not sure if this is a genuine question as the Dojo D1 uses 400 watts of electricity and is burning the planet to the ground. AKIDA uses milli watts of power and can help save the planet.

In autonomous vehicles Dojo D1 kills battery range whereas AKIDA according to Mercedes Benz helps to make over 1,000 kilometres per charge possible.

My opinion only DYOR
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AKIDA BALLISTA

It was a genuine question, but understand that’s it’s difficult to compare the two, therefore I was asking for perspectives …

Other than Power consumption / efficiency, which of course is a clear advantage, would it be fair to say that Unlike the D1, which still crunches data the traditional way and relies on Tesla’s supercomputer to keep improving its learning, Akida learns in real time, no latency, on chip without supercomputer?

 

[Diogenese]

Hi SV,

Akida's forte is signal matching - image classification/identification, voice recognition, sensor output identification generally. von Neumann processors currently do this using CNN (convolutional neural network) software but they use enormous amounts of power performing the mathematical calculations involving 32 or 64 bits to do it.

As initially conceived, Akida using 1-bit weights and actuations does not use mathematical multiplications. Instead the single bits are considered as spikes. Akida does do addition of single bits to determine when the inputs to a neuron have reached firing threshold value, but this uses far less power than 32/64 bit multiplication. In addition, using image sensors as an example, in Akida a "spike" is only generated when the input from a pixel changes value, and the changes are treated asynchronously (as they occur, compared with frame-by-frame in a vN processor). In contrast, a von Neumann processor must perform a comparison for every 32/64 bit pixel on consecutive frames, using 1000 times the power that Akida uses to perform the same task.

In an AV, there is still a place for vN processors to use a program to act on the results of the Akida signal classification process, eg, by generating a brake signal or a turn signal for the AV, using the Akida output as a program parameter. However, Akida improves the overall power efficiency and speed of response by something of an order of magnitude or more because the CNN software utilizes so much power.

In simpler cases, the output from a stand-alone Akida may be sufficient to initiate a simple ON/OFF type function. However, in many instances, Akida will be run in conjunction with a CPU or MPU.

When higher accuracy is required, Akida can use 2-bit or 4-bit weights and actuations. I am just guessing that these will involve 2-bit or 4-bit multiplications, but 4-bit multiplication will still be 64 times (8*8) more energy efficient than 32-bit multiplication, as well as being 64 times faster. [That's 256 times better compared to 64-bit multiplications]. So Akida can trade off some power and speed for improved accuracy in performing these classification tasks, but it is still miles ahead of vN.

I don't have the link to hand, but Simon Thorpe's presentation posted on here by @TECH a week or so ago explains why more than 4 bits are superfluous when he discusses N out of M coding. The trick being the recognition that stronger signals register on the optic nerve earlier than weaker signals. Thus only the first in time N signals are required to recognize the input.

As Simon says - this is the secret sauce.

 

[cosors]

"BrainChip and NVISO partner on human behavioural analytics in AI devices​

22 Apr 2022

BrainChip and nViso, a specialist in human behavioural analytics, have announced a collaboration targeting battery-powered applications in robotics and mobility/automotive to address the need for high levels of AI performance with ultra-low power technologies.

The initial effort will include implementing NVISO’s AI solutions for Social Robots and In-cabin Monitoring Systems on BrainChip’s Akida processors.
With developers of automotive and consumer technologies looking to develop devices that better respond to human behaviour, they require tools and applications that are capable of interpreting human behaviour that can be captured from cameras and sensors on devices.
These environments can be constrained, however, by limited compute performance, power consumption, and cloud connectivity lapses. Akida looks to address these weaknesses with high performance and ultra-low power (micro- to milliwatts) as well as by performing AI/ML processing of vision/image, motion, and sound data directly on devices, instead of in the cloud and since information is not sent off-device, user privacy and security are also protected.
NVISO’s technology analyses signals of human behaviour such as facial expressions, emotions, identity, head poses, gaze, gestures, activities, and objects with which users interact. In robotics and in-vehicle applications, human behaviour analytics detect the user’s emotional state to provide personalised, adaptive, interactive, safe devices and systems.
The result of the collaboration between NVISO and BrainChip is expected to enable more advanced, more capable, and more accurate AI on consumer products.
“Our work with BrainChip will support AI’s demanding power/cost/performance needs for OEMs, even at mass production and scale, so they can benefit from faster and more efficient development cycles,” said Tim Llewellynn, CEO of NVISO. “Ultra-low power edge-based consumer processing is expected to deliver a more intelligent and individualized user experience, and we believe running our AI solutions for Social Robots and In-cabin Monitoring Systems on Akida will provide a competitive edge for joint customers demanding always-on features on low power budgets.”
“NVISO’s human behavioural analytics AI systems offer fascinating possibilities in homes, cars, buildings, hospitals, and more, and we’re enthusiastic about supporting these functions with BrainChip’s processing performance and energy efficiency,” said Sean Hehir, BrainChip CEO. “This is not only a collaboration between two companies, it’s advancing the state of the art in AI with platforms for edge AI devices to interpret human behaviour, improving product performance and user experience.”
BrainChip’s neuromorphic processor, Akida, is able to mimic the human brain to analyse only essential sensor inputs at the point of acquisition, processing data with unparalleled efficiency, precision, and economy of energy. Keeping AI/ML local to the chip, independent of the cloud, also dramatically reduces latency while improving privacy and data security."
https://www.newelectronics.co.uk/co...-on-human-behavioural-analytics-in-ai-devices

 

[Labsy]

Now there is a lie for them to run with universal income. They could claim to be paying the dole to 300 million low income earners on distant planets around the universe how would we ever audit it. LOL

The naivety of the Australian electorate is staggering on the Solomon Island China issue. In the Wheat Board scandal the defence was the only way we can compete when selling to the tin pot regimes that pass themselves off as democratically elected is to pay bribes just like China and others in this space.

Australia was hauled over the coals for the payment of bribes to sell Australian wheat for Australia and made scape goats of those at the Board. The fantasists here in Australia joined with the United Nations in decrying this conduct with nations like China and Russia cheering them on as they just continued on their merry way paying bribes and assassinating people who disagreed with their democratically elected leaders.

Now ignoring the past and all the evidence it is Australia's fault that China has been able to hijack the Solomon Islands. The worlds former greatest Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern who was lauded by the left and middle of politics here in Australia with the way she has embraced her island brothers and sisters in the Pacific was also blindsided on this yet it is all Australia's fault.

We here need to accept that outside Australia the majority of the World's population live in countries where they do not play by the rules. They do not prosecute their own soldiers for killing the wrong people in fact they give them medals. They do not play fair in trade and bribery of corrupt officials is only criticised if they miss the deal because they did not offer enough to secure the required agreement or sale:

"The AWB oil-for-wheat scandal (also known just as the AWB scandal) refers to the payment of kickbacks to the regime of Saddam Hussein in contravention of the United Nations Oil-for-Food Humanitarian Programme. AWB Limited is a major grain marketing organisation based in Australia. For much of the 20th and early 21st century, it was an Australian Government entity operating a single desk regime over Australian wheat, meaning it alone could export Australian wheat, which it paid a single price for. In the mid-2000s, it was found to have been, through middlemen, paying kickbacks to the regime of Saddam Hussein, in exchange for lucrative wheat contracts. This was in direct contradiction of United Nations Sanctions, and of Australian law.

AWB delivered 90% of the Iraqi wheat market, before its practices were questioned in 2005. United Nations investigator Paul Volcker found that the Australian Wheat Board, and later AWB Limited, were not the only, but certainly the largest source of kickbacks to the Iraqi regime. The Australian Government also launched a Royal Commission, which recommended that criminal proceedings commence against 12 people. Ultimately, criminal charges were dropped by the Australian Federal Police. Several Australian civil cases were however successful. Since the payments were discovered, AWB Limited has undergone a major restructuring, losing its monopoly supply of Australia wheat exports, and appointing an entirely new management. However, its profitability continues to suffer.

Although AWB and by extension the Australian Government were not the only entities to be implicated in the Oil-for-Food scandal, the event earned a place in Australian political consciousness"

Our share market is allowed to be the play thing of overseas institutions on the spurious basis that we need liquidity and competition what an absolute joke.

Then these foreign manipulators transfer the profits offshore, do not pay tax, then bring back their ill gotten gains and buy our assets because it is great to have a safe harbour outside their own countries with the rule of law and a stable democracy that will protect their property rights and not imprison or prosecute them without due and fair process which requires evidence even though the whole world knows what they are doing.

The purpose of the above rant is to ensure ordinary retail investors understand that they cannot compete all they can do is try and get on the life boat before it is launched and stay seated even when while being lowered it starts to tilt because someone on the ship has stuck a spike in one of the rollers to try and make room on the life boat by tipping out and drowning a few retail holders who panic and let go of their seat.

My opinion only DYOR
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AKIDA BALLISTA

Well said FF... bloody brilliant