246. Toyota Goes Electric, FDA Approves Neuralink, Nvidia Valued at $1 Trillion

<p>In this episode of Middle Tech, Logan and Evan discuss three big stories in the tech world: Toyota&#39;s investment in sustainable energy and Elon Musk&#39;s Neuralink getting FDA approval. We&#39;ll also talk about Nvidia&#39;s brief brush with a $1 trillion valuation.</p> <p><strong>Toyota Sustainable Energy</strong></p> <p>Toyota has announced that it will be investing $591 million in its Kentucky manufacturing plant to produce a new battery electric vehicle. The plant is expected to create 9,000 new jobs and will help Toyota achieve its goal of carbon neutrality in North America by 2035.</p> <p>The investment is part of Toyota&#39;s broader commitment to sustainable energy. The company has already invested heavily in solar and wind power, and it plans to continue to increase its use of renewable energy sources.</p> <p><strong>Neuralink Gets FDA Approval</strong></p> <p>Elon Musk&#39;s Neuralink company has received FDA approval to begin human trials of its brain-computer interface implant. The implant is designed to help people with severe paralysis regain communication and movement abilities.</p> <p>Neuralink is one of several companies working on brain-computer interfaces. The technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with computers and the world around us.</p> <p><strong>Nvidia Briefly Touches $1 Trillion Marketcap</strong></p> <p>Graphics chip maker Nvidia briefly touched the $1 trillion marketcap mark last week. The company&#39;s stock price has been on a tear in recent years, thanks to strong demand for its chips from data centers and the gaming industry.</p> <p>Nvidia&#39;s success is a sign of the growing importance of artificial intelligence. The company&#39;s chips are used to power AI systems in everything from self-driving cars to facial recognition software.</p> <p></p> <p>Articles</p> <p><a href="https://pressroom.toyota.com/reclaimed-kentucky-coal-mine-sees-the-sun-shining-on-new-solar-power-purchase-agreement-with-toyota/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Re