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Ukraine has a growing fleet of ground robots that take over some roles of other vehicles and keep humans further from the fight. Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images A Ukrainian robot maker says long wars may favor cheap, scalable ground systems, not top-of-the-line armor. Expensive tanks and armor are limited and slow to replace, while robots can scale fast. Using attritable ground robots for some missions could reduce the strain on traditional vehicle stocks. Ukraine's experience shows Western militaries how major yearslong conflicts can deplete tanks and armored vehicles and why warfighting robots might matter more in the long run, a Ukrainian ground robot maker told Business Insider. In a long, high-cost conflict, the number of vehicles needed for tasks ranging from combat to logistics could make relying on expensive armored vehicles like tanks unsustainable, Oleg Fedoryshyn, the director of R&D at Ukrainian robotic systems maker DevDroid, said. These systems are expensive and slower to produce, making it difficult to replace heavy losses, Fedoryshyn said. However, robots, he said, are "quite cheap" and significantly easier to produce and replace if they're destroyed. Officials in the US and allied militaries have raised concerns that in a prolonged war — particularly against a near-peer adversary like Russia or China — stockpiles of key munitions, including air defense and precision weapons, could be strained. Likewise, vehicle inventories, especially in the age of cheap drone strikes, could suffer heavy attrition in a protracted conflict. Ground robots aren't as advanced as tanks, but are cheaper to field at scale. Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images Fedoryshyn's comments align with broader warnings from Western officials that Ukraine's war has highlighted the need for large volumes of cheaper, attritable systems, essentially inexpensive and expendable mass that militaries can fall back on when more traditional assets are damaged or destroyed. Ukraine has underscored how a war like its fight against Russia's invasion can demand both sophisticated systems and large numbers of expendable ones. Ukraine fields masses of cheap weaponry. Many of its low-cost drones fail to reach their targets or have a significant impact, but they are deployed at such a scale that they can still eliminate far more expensive systems. High losses are expected — and generally acceptable — because they are cheap and quick to replace. Ukraine has a growing fleet of ground robots that are used to evacuate injured soldiers, carry weaponry and heavy goods, lay and remove mines, and attack Russian positions with weaponry. These are also expendable. As Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said this month, the focus is on making cheap and effective systems that Ukraine can scale quickly. Some Western military leaders have also argued the need to manage costs. US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said last year, as the service reevaluated the Robotic Combat Vehicle program, that "we can't sustain a couple-million-dollar piece of equipment that can be taken out with an $800 drone and munition." The war has highlighted how vulnerable tanks and armored vehicles can be to artillery and cheap drones. Drones costing hundreds of dollars destroyed tanks worth millions. Tanks have adapted with new armor and tactics but remain at risk. Tanks and armored vehicles have struggled in Ukraine. Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Ground robots are not a perfect replacement for tanks and armored vehicles, and Western militaries likely wouldn't want to entirely replace those traditional assets. Those vehicles have more power to get over tough terrain, provide far more protection for important assets that need to be brought across the battlefield, and can conduct far larger and more impactful attacks. But ground robots can take over some roles and keep humans safer in the process. They can attack positions with explosives or mounted weapons such as machine guns and grenade launchers. They can also deliver to the front lines. The latter use is one in which Ukraine is investing heavily. Fedorov said recently that Ukraine's goal is to use ground robots for 100% of front-line logistics missions. Tanks have seen mixed performance in Ukraine and reduced use after heavy losses. Ukraine is still making and getting some armored vehicles from partner countries and has requested more tanks, but it is increasingly placing far more emphasis on other types of weaponry. Constant drone surveillance, limited air cover, and limited numbers of tanks have made Ukraine's armored operations more difficult. The more advanced Western militaries might struggle less, but these factors could still pose a challenge, especially if they find themselves in a protracted slog. Ukraine is betting big on its robots. Fedorov announced last week that Ukraine will contract 25,000 new robots in the first half of this year, which is double what it contracted for all of last year. Fedoryshyn said that his company is able to quickly make updates and repairs to its robots, including by having teams that stay near the front lines to quickly fix damaged systems or make rapid upgrades to them. That allows for same-day repairs and even recovery of damaged robots from the battlefield. Read the original article on Business Insider

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As far back as 2016, Tesla said all its vehicles have hardware capable of supporting unsupervised Full Self-Driving. Bloomberg/Getty Images Bought a Tesla before 2023? Bad news: your car won't be able to drive itself. Elon Musk said last week that vehicles with previous-gen tech can't support full autonomy. Longtime Tesla owners told Business Insider they felt let down by the company's announcement. For years, Tesla sold its EVs with the promise of an autonomous future. Now, some owners face being left behind. On Tesla's earnings call last Wednesday, Elon Musk said that Tesla vehicles shipped before 2023 — which are equipped with a previous-gen Hardware 3 computer — would not be able to achieve fully unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). "I wish it were otherwise, but Hardware 3 simply does not have the capability to achieve unsupervised FSD," said Musk. The billionaire said that Tesla would offer Hardware 3 owners the choice of a "discounted trade-in" or a physical replacement of their car's computer and cameras at "micro factories" in major cities. The announcement is a major blow for longtime Tesla owners, who paid thousands of dollars and have been waiting for years under the impression that their vehicles have the tech necessary to achieve fully autonomous driving. As far back as 2016, Tesla stated in marketing materials that all its vehicles had the necessary hardware for "full self-driving capability at a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver." Elon Musk is known for his ambitious predictions about self-driving cars, some of which haven't panned out. Christian Marquardt/Getty Images In a 2019 tweet, Musk said that all Tesla vehicles produced since 2016 had the right hardware for FSD or were "trivially upgradeable." "It feels like a bait and switch at this point," Andrew Apperley, who bought a used 2018 Model 3 with FSD for $53,000 in 2023, told Business Insider. "They kind of shot themselves in the foot by saying that this is going to come, and then it never does," Apperley said, adding that he felt like Hardware 3 customers would find it hard to trust Tesla and Musk's promises in the future after waiting in vain for unsupervised FSD. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Autonomy angst Rick Flashman, who paid $10,000 for FSD when he bought his Model 3 in 2022, told Business Insider that, despite receiving increasingly generous trade-in offers from Tesla, he was not interested in swapping out his EV for a vehicle with up-to-date hardware. "My car's in great shape. It's got 73,000 miles, it's driving perfectly, so I have no reason to upgrade it," Flashman said. The Florida resident said that FSD was one of the main reasons he bought a Tesla, adding that he uses it for "over 90%" of his driving. Hardware 3 vehicles in the US run a more limited version of FSD, with Tesla planning to release a "lite" variant of FSD version 14 for older vehicles in June. Despite his car's limited capabilities, Flashman said he was well satisfied with the tech and is happy to wait for the overhaul Musk promised on Wednesday. "It might take another year, but I'm one of the ones who's just waiting it out," he said. "I wish it were sooner, obviously. But I don't feel like I was ripped off," Flashman added. Rick Flashman with his Tesla Model 3. Rick Flashman Matt Simmons, a Tesla owner who bought his Model 3 Performance in 2019, told Business Insider he added FSD for an extra $6,000 because he was curious about the hype. Seven years later, he says he rarely uses the feature. "It kind of sucks, if I'm being honest," said Simmons, who said he doesn't use FSD on highway trips because of issues with the software's speed control. Simmons said that he was not surprised by Musk's comments, pointing to the Tesla CEO's track record of making ambitious predictions for self-driving cars have often failed to fully pan out. "We realize we're being strung along at this point," Simmons said. The Pittsburgh resident described his Tesla as "long paid for" and said he had no intention of trading it in for a more advanced model. "That would mean I'd have to buy another Tesla," said Simmons, who said he was hoping that rival EV maker Rivian would offer a similar deal for disenfranchised FSD owners. Backlash goes global Some Hardware 3 owners are done waiting for the software they paid thousands of dollars for years ago. Tesla is already facing several lawsuits in the US from owners who say they were misled by the company's FSD marketing, and the backlash is starting to go global. Earlier this month, Tesla finally received the green light to launch FSD in the Netherlands, marking the tech's debut in Europe after a yearlong campaign to woo regulators. However, the rollout in the Netherlands excluded Hardware 3 owners, prompting Mischa Sigtermans, an executive at Amsterdam-based Ryde Ventures, to start a website to gather European Tesla owners for potential legal action. Mischa Sigtermans with his Tesla Model 3. Mischa Sigtermans Nearly 4,000 verified Tesla owners have now signed up to Sigtermans' website. The Model 3 owner, who paid 6,400 euros ($7,530) for FSD in 2019, told Business Insider that Musk's comments confirmed many owners' worst fears, and said that the proposed solution of a discounted trade-in would simply make owners "pay for the same broken promise twice." "Musk said out loud what many of us have been saying for months, if not years," said Sigtermans. "The admission is there, the solution isn't." Read the original article on Business Insider

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Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Jain Global is pivoting to manage money exclusively for Millennium, its founder's former employer. Jain Global will return about $6 billion to investors. The deal gives Jain Global access to Millennium's resources to accelerate its growth. In a surprise move, one of the largest hedge fund launches in recent memory is returning money to its investors and striking a deal to invest exclusively for industry titan Millennium Management. Nearly two years after launching with $5.3 billion in commitments from high-profile investors, including the sovereign wealth funds Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and GIC, Bobby Jain's multistrategy firm, Jain Global, is making a major pivot. The firm will now only manage money for a single client — Jain's former employer, Millennium — according to an internal memo seen by Business Insider and sources with direct knowledge of the deal. Jain Global, which has six offices and over 400 employees — half of whom are investment professionals — will retain its independence while gaining access to Millennium's platform and resources in a deal that's expected to close in the coming months, according to the memo. "Under the proposed agreement, Millennium will have exclusive access to the full investment capacity of Jain Global's multi-strategy business," the memo from president and chief operating officer Ajay Nagpal reads. "Jain Global will remain an independent firm, retaining its own investment processes, operating model and talent base." The deal, which was first reported by Bloomberg, is expected to close in the third quarter, one of the sources said. Representatives for Millennium and Jain declined to comment. A buzzy hedge fund launch hit by big costs Jain Global launched in 2024 with enormous ambitions, creating a multistrategy giant from scratch. It manages $6 billion across seven business lines and trades a sweeping array of strategies and asset classes. It has struggled to deliver returns for investors almost from the get-go, under the weight of hefty startup costs. Jain Global has gained $1.3 billion in gross revenue since inception, according to an investor familiar with the figures. But investors, including bank wealth management platforms and university endowments like UTIMCO, have seen only a fraction of that amount. Jain gained just 0.5% in six months of trading in 2024. In 2025, its first full year of trading, it produced a net return of 3.7%, trailing its peers as pass-through expenses ate into gross returns in the mid-teens, Business Insider first reported. Multistrat peers delivered double-digit gains each of the last two years on average, according to a benchmark from industry research firm PivotalPath. Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC requested to redeem $250 million earlier this year. Why its swapping investors for Millennium Part of the deal rationale is accelerating Jain's growth while helping mitigate some of its costs, unlocking what both parties believe is a promising investment foundation. Jain plans to hire 15 additional portfolio managers by year's end, a person familiar with the matter said. "The way we have structured our business, our processes, our risk — it all rhymes with Millennium's. That makes this as smooth a transition as possible," Jain, who was co-CIO of Millennium from 2016 to 2022, told staff on an internal call Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. "For Jain Global, this partnership unlocks the full platform advantages of Millennium, including our infrastructure, resources and stable longer-term capital structure," the Millennium memo says. "We collectively believe this partnership will materially accelerate Jain Global's growth while reinforcing the attributes which have contributed to its early success." Millennium, one of the world's largest hedge funds at $84 billion in assets under management, has in recent becomes one of the most significant backers of external hedge fund talent, seeding experienced investors with capital, often through separately managed accounts. A deal with the size and structure proposed with Jain is more rare, echoing its arrangement with WorldQuant, Igor Tulchinsky's systematic spin-out. Jain was down 2.7% this year through March, but had clawed back in April to a 0.6% gain, Business Insider has learned. A Jain spokesman declined to comment on company performance. Read the original article on Business Insider

With over 20 cruises under my belt, I've picked up some unique tips for this form of travel. Jill Robbins After going on over 20 cruises in the last 10 years, I've picked up some unconventional tips. A roll of duct tape is easy enough to pack and comes in handy for small emergencies. I also like to book spa appointments on port days because they tend to be cheaper. I've been on over 20 cruises in the last decade, and always have another one on the horizon. Throughout the years, I've accumulated an array of helpful travel tips, but my favorite hacks go beyond the usual advice like downloading the cruise line's app and packing a lanyard. Here are five unconventional cruise tips I swear by that make life on board easier, more comfortable, and more cost-effective.  I always pack a roll of duct tape, which can fix almost everything. Jill Robbins I always add duct tape to my list of things to pack because it's easy to bring and comes in handy for small emergencies. For example, I've used it to repair a broken suitcase in a pinch or to bind flip-flops back together long enough to limp to the gift shop to buy a replacement pair. On one recent cruise, I even used it to cover the motion sensor on the light in our room, which turned on automatically whenever someone walked between the bed and the bathroom. Though a motion-sensor hall light was convenient in theory, we didn't want to wake each other up if we got up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. We just made sure to remove the tape before we left. For an elevated shower experience, I like to visit the gym. Jill Robbins In my experience, cruise ship bathrooms are designed to be efficient, not spacious. The small shower gets the job done, but it's definitely cramped, especially if you're a bigger person. I've found that the showers in the gym are almost always larger and sometimes have additional bathroom amenities, such as mouthwash and elevated bath towels. Doing laundry on board makes packing for longer cruises much easier. Capturas E/Shutterstock There's usually a laundry or ironing room tucked away on deck for guests. I always make use of these rooms, as washing clothes mid-trip is a great way to minimize how much I need to pack. Cruise cabins are small, and storage space is limited, so doing laundry on board is the perfect solution. Plus, I've found these rooms are a surprisingly good place to meet interesting people. I like to book spa appointments on port days. Jill Robbins Port days are often quieter on the ship because most passengers are ashore exploring. If I'm not excited about a particular stop or I've visited it before, I consider staying on board and going to the spa instead. On sea days, it can be tough to book a facial or massage, but on port days, I've found the schedule tends to be much more open. There are often money-saving specials, too, and the relaxation rooms feel so much more peaceful. I rarely book a room with a balcony. Jill Robbins In my opinion, a room with a balcony isn't essential unless you're on an Alaskan cruise, where being able to take in the scenery is important. On my first cruise, a travel agent told me I "had" to book a room with a balcony, and that once I did, I'd never be able to cruise in an interior cabin again. However, I don't think that's true. I love a luxe stateroom as much as the next person, but I've had just as much fun on cruises where we've booked the cheapest cabin without any windows. This story was originally published on November 21, 2025, and most recently updated on April 27, 2026. Read the original article on Business Insider

Disney is losing a product management SVP who joined the company from Netflix. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Disney is reorganizing its streaming data teams amid the departure of a top executive. Ajay Arora, formerly of Netflix and Amazon, is taking an outside role after nearly five years. Read the full memo from Disney's product and tech chief about the changes. Disney is shuffling its streaming commerce and data teams as a top executive exits. Ajay Arora, Disney's SVP of product management and engineering, is leaving the company on April 30, product and tech chief Adam Smith told employees late last week in a memo obtained by Business Insider. Arora "has decided to pursue a new opportunity" after nearly five years, Smith told Disney and ESPN product and tech staffers. The product exec led teams overseeing commerce, growth, and account management for Disney streaming. Before joining Disney, Arora was the director of product innovation and growth at Netflix for four years. He was also a VP of product management at the image-sharing site Imgur and Amazon's Audible. As Arora steps down, Smith said Disney is reorganizing its Commerce, Data, and Identity team to integrate its work "more tightly" into other parts of the business. The Commerce & Identity Product group will join the product management team to help make streaming "the digital centerpiece of Disney's relationship with fans." The Data Product & Engineering group will move under the ads platform EVP, Tony Donohoe, to work more closely with his organization. Read the full memo from Disney's product and tech chief about Arora's departure and the associated reorganization here: Team, I wanted to share the news that Ajay Arora has decided to pursue a new opportunity outside of Disney. His last day will be April 30th. Please join me in thanking Ajay for 5 years of significant contributions to our business and wishing him well in what comes next. With his departure, we're taking the opportunity to integrate Commerce, Data and Identity more tightly into the organizational structures driving our products and businesses. Commerce & Identity Product: As we work to make DTC the digital centerpiece of Disney's relationship with fans, we will move the Commerce and Identity teams to join our Product Management team and DTC Streaming Alliance. This aligns decision making under a single product organization and matches the structure of our engineering teams. Georgina Hill (Commerce Product), Chuck Mortimer (Identity Product), and Ana Pavlovic (Messaging) will now report to Erin Teague. Data Product & Engineering: Atlas and related data efforts are giving us a sharper, data-driven view of our relationship with the consumer, and will benefit from sitting closer to our ad platforms and monetization engine. To drive this, Tony Donohoe will add Data Product and Engineering to his remit. Alek Zdziarski (Data Engineering) and Romit Mehta (Data Product, interim) will report to Tony Donohoe. With these changes, we will also fold the CDI Alliance into other existing alliances. We are finalizing the details of this and will share updates as quickly as possible. Please reach out to me, your leadership team, or your HR partner with questions. Thanks, Adam Read the original article on Business Insider

The European Commission has awarded a €180 million contract to four providers—Post Telecom, STACKIT, Scaleway, and Proximus—to provide sovereign cloud services, ensuring EU data remains under European legal and strategic control. The post EU Funds Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure with €180 Million Contract appeared first on TechRepublic.

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