Submitted by WA ContentsReinterpreting Tradition: Contemporary Insights Towards Buttoned Houses TechniqueTurkey Architecture News - Jan 04, 2025 - 14:21 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"The primary aim of this international architectural competition is to embrace the traditional building techniques of 'Dmeli Evler' (Buttoned Houses) of Antalya, Turkey. This competition seeks to integrate the cultural heritage of this unique construction method into contemporary architectural practice, fostering a deeper understanding of vernacular architecture among future architects. Participants will engage in a comprehensive exploration of the buttoned construction system, proposing innovative small-scale designs that blend traditional techniques with contemporary architectural needs and approaches. The competition aims to highlight the sustainability, efficiency, and cultural significance of these traditional practices, encouraging their preservation and adaptation in current and future projects.This competition is an integral part of the INTBAU Grassroots programme and aims to embrace traditional construction techniques while fostering contemporary architectural innovations. The INTBAU Grassroot project Sustainable Building Techniques: A Scholarly Exploration of Historical Practices seeks to explore the traditional buttoned house construction method and reinterpret it for contemporary use. Initially, participants will engage in a design competition that challenges them to reinterpret the buttoned construction technique. The winning designs will then be constructed, bringing the theoretical concepts to life in a tangible, real-world project. This competition not only celebrates cultural heritage but also actively contributes to its preservation and adaptation for future generations.The INTBAU project is aligned with UIA Sustainable Development Goals. The competition process supports Goal 4: Quality Education by enabling participants to gain in-depth knowledge of sustainable building techniques, merging traditional and contemporary architectural practices, and providing them with the opportunity to apply this knowledge in the field, thereby contributing to their professional development. The project also supports Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by integrating the traditional construction technique of the Buttoned Houses, with contemporary needs, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability while preserving the cultural heritage of cities. By participating in INTBAUs project, participants gain experience in sustainable architectural design and implementation, allowing them to use this knowledge and experience in their future projects, thus supporting both Goal 4 and Goal 11.Project siteThe competition project site will be located on the campus of Antalya Bilim University. Detailed information, including location data, aerial drone videos, photographs, and a dwg file site plan is provided in the attachments. Participants are encouraged to review these materials thoroughly to gain a comprehensive understanding of the site. This will enable them to develop contextually appropriate and innovative designs that align with the competitions objectives.Terms of ParticipationThe official language of the competition is EnglishThe type of competition is a project competition.The competition is open to participants from all countries.The competition is open to all undergraduates enrolled in a recognized architecture program at an institution/ faculty worldwide.Individual and team submissions are allowed. Teams can include a maximum of three members.All participants must provide proof of student status (e.g., student certificate/ transcript) in registration.Registration on the website is mandatory and there is no registration fee.Submissions must be original work and not previously published or entered in other competitions.All entries must adhere to the competition brief and submission guidelines provided on the competition website.Anyone working for the supported INTBAU project, Technical Consultant, jury member, or the secretariat, or anyone closely related to them, and anyone involved in organizing the competition, cannot participate in the competition or help competitors.To ensure impartial judging, all submissions must be anonymous. Participants must not include their names, affiliations, or any identifying marks on any part of their submission materials. Any breach of anonymity will result in disqualification.Participants must ensure that their submissions do not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights.Participants found to be engaging in plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty will be disqualified and reported to their respective institutions.Jury members:Advisory JuryKemal Reha Kavas (Prof. Dr. Akdeniz University)Ali Olgu Ceylan (MSc. Architect, Akdeniz Association of Licensed Architects)Funda Alyanak Kaya (MSc. Architect, Antalya Bilim UniversityJuryAyen Ciravoglu (Head of the Jury) (Prof. Dr. Yldz Technical University)mer Seluk Baz (Architect, Yaln Architecture)Bi Lisowski (Architect, Association of Polish Architects)Antonio Riverso (Prof., International Academy of Architecture)Alper Glle (MSc. Architect, Antalya Bilim UniversityAlternate Jury MembersSadk Gkhan Ekinci (Dr. Architect, Akdeniz University)Ekrem Bahadr alkan (Asst. Prof.Dr., Ankara Yldrm Beyazt University)RapporteursMerve Artkan (MSc. Architect, Antalya Bilim University)Serim Aygen Kitin (MSc. Architect, Antalya Bilim University)Zeynep Ceren Durgut (MSc. Architect, Antalya Bilim University)ScheduleAnnouncement: 12 December 2024Deadline for Questions: 15 January 2025Deadline for Answers to the Questions: 22 January 2025Deadline Submission of Projects: 14 March 2025Announcement of the Results: 28 March 2025Exhibition of the Projects: will be announcedAward Ceremony: will be announcedConstruction: will be announcedQuestions and Answers: The answers to all questions will be published in a single document on the dates established in the competition calendar. The competition organizer reserves the right to consolidate and answer similar inquiries together. During the Q&A period, the competition organizers may post any inquiries and follow-up questions they deem appropriate in the designated section of the website. The formulation of each question will be anonymous and will not include any data that could identify the applicant. Questions that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted, published, or answered.Prizes and MentionsFirst prize: 1200 EUROSecond prize: 800 EUROThird prize: 400 EUROMentions: 3 x 200 EURO** Taxes are excluded Awarded projects will be published on the website of the competition and INTBAU Grassroots Projects. Awards will be paid within one month after the announcement.Download the competition brief from here. Register to the competition via this link.Top image in the article courtesy of Antalya Biliim Universitesi.> via Antalya Biliim Universitesiarchitecture competition

If you're looking for a great gift for a kid, why not mix play and learning by gifting a STEM toy? Its a win-win: As they play, STEM toys will help sharpen their math, science and engineering skills. If youre looking for ideas, our editors rounded up the best options for 2025.

See at Peacock Watch the EPL in the US from $8 a month Peacock See at Peacock See more details See at ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming ExpressVPN See at ExpressVPN See more details See at Now Watch the Premier League in the UK from 15 with Now Now See at Now See more details See at Fubo Watch the Premier League in Canada from CA$30 per month Fubo Canada See at Fubo See more details See at Optus Watch the Premier League in Australia from AU$7 a month Optus Sport See at Optus See more details Table of Contents Arsenal will look to maintain their title push on Saturday as they travel to the south coast to face a floundering Brighton side.Currently second in the table, Mikel Arteta's men made the perfect star to the New Year with a 1-3 away win against Brentford, and a win here would see them put further press on league leaders Liverpool who play tomorrow.They face a Seagulls side on a woeful run of seven games without a win, however last weekend's impressive comeback to claim a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa proved Fabian Hurzeler's team still have plenty of fight in them, despite their dip in results.Brighton take on Arsenal on Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Amex Stadium, with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m. GMTlocal time. That makes it a 12:30 p.m. ET or 9:30 a.m. PTstart in the US and Canada and an 4:30 a.m. AEDTkickoff in Australia in the early hours of Sunday morning.Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. Gabriel Jesus was on target in Arsenal's 1-3 win away at Brentford on Wednesday - a result which lifted the Gunners back up to second in the Premier League. Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesHow to watch Brighton vs. Arsenal in the US without cableSaturday's Brighton vs. Arsenal match is being broadcast on NBC and is also streaming onPeacock. You'll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live on the platform. Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after the recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $8 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 a month. See at Peacock How to watch the Premier League 2024/25 season from anywhere with a VPNIf you find yourself unable to view EPL matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. 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Yellowstoneseason 5 has concluded, but another show co-created by Taylor Sheridan is still in the midst of releasing new episodes.Landman, the latest addition to Sheridan's Paramount Plus slate, premiered on the streaming service in November. Describedby Paramount Plusas "a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs," the West Texasset series stars big names like Demi Moore and Jon Hamm. Billy Bob Thornton plays the lead Tommy Norris an oil company crisis manager. The show is based on the podcast Boomtown, from Texas Monthly magazine and Imperative Entertainment, and is co-created by Boomtownhost and writer Christian Wallace.Though it doesn't carry the hit Paramount Network series Yellowstone, Paramount Plus is the place to find the following shows that involve Sheridan: 1923, 1883, Mayor of Kingstown, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Special Ops: Lioness and Tulsa King. If you're excited about Landman, the next series to join that list, here's a full episode release schedule.Read more: Taylor Sheridan's Big Oil Drama 'Landman' Is Fueled by Humor and HeartbreakHow to watch Taylor Sheridan's LandmanYou can watch the first eight episodeson Paramount Plusnow. In the US, one new installment will arrive every Sunday through Jan. 12 and will be available to stream by 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT.See below for dates.Episode 9, WolfCamp: Jan. 5Episode 10, The Crumbs of Hope: Jan. 12Paramount Plus'summer price hike brought the monthly price of Essential from $6 to $8 (for new subscribers -- the price didn't rise for existing subscribers). New and existing subscribers now pay more for Paramount Plus With Showtime, which is $13 per month instead of $12. The streamer's annual plans didn't increase. Sarah Tew/CNET Apart from the addition of Showtime programming, there are a few key differences between Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus with Showtime. You won't see as many ads if you have the Showtime plan, and the offering also lets you stream your local live CBS station and download titles for offline viewing. Read our Paramount Plus review. See at Paramount Plus

Markus "Notch" Persson has "basically announced" Minecraft 2.In an X exchange over the New Year, Persson invited his millions of followers to indicate which project they'd like him to focus on in 2025 - a traditional roguelike mixed with a "tile-based first-person dungeon crawler" or a "spiritual successor" to Minecraft.Let's Play Minecraft - Late to the Party.Watch on YouTubeIn the post asking for "honest and legitimate [...] feedback for once", Persson explained briefly what his dungeon crawler would entail, but then admitted, "but then I gots to thinking that maybe there are people who like my work but might not share my taste in retro nostalgia and would prefer for me to make a spiritual successor thing to Minecraft, and I mean sure, I'd take that cash". To see this content please enable targeting cookies.At the time of writing, almost a quarter of a million of his followers have left a vote, 78 percent of which have, perhaps unsurprisingly, been in favour of a new Minecraft game, even though he'd asked people to "[please] vote potion. You can do this Zoomers, it's actually super cosy."Kinda feels like Stardew Valley, but more diagonal door kicking," Notch added. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.A few days later, responding to commenters who missed his original posting, Persson summarised what had happened, saying: "I basically announced Minecraft 2. I thought that maybe people ACTUALLY do want me to make another game that's super similar to the first one, and I'm loving working on games again."I don't super duper care exactly which game I make first (or even if I make more), but I do know I'm making one, so I figured I'd absolutely be willing to give it an honest shot in the form of a spiritual successor to Minecraft and put up a poll about it."My intentions are to be clear and honest about it, saying that spiritual successors are usually kind of... you know... washed up. Tragic," he added. "The things I'm fearing my next game is going to be anyway and try to push myself to avoid. So why not do the thing that people DO want and are willing to give me, somehow, even MORE cash for."I intend for the money to the [sic] spent for good, but my God, have I learned I fail a lot. Winning is failing until you make yourself succeed."Persson added that he had no non-compete clause in the sale of Minecraft to Microsoft - "there was a one-year period where I couldn't make a game with modifiable terrain or something like that, but I was off in the Maldives during all that, didn't affect any creative decisions" - but did acknowledge that using the Minecraft name "would be super illegal"."Instead, I'd make a new original game of the same type as Minecraft and call it something else," he said. "These are traditionally sometimes referred to as 'spiritual successors', but usually kinda mostly feel a bit flat."But, like, if that's actually what people want, I would LOVE to make that game. It'd be my Gremlins 2."Persson also said that as "a man of [his] word", he intended "to do this in a way that in no way tried to sneakily infringe on the incredible work the Mojang team is doing and that Microsoft is successfully doing the Microsoft shittification about"."And I respect them for doing that. It's their job. And they, from what I understand, let the studio do things their way, which seems very fair to me," he added.It's been a busy time for Minecraft. At the end of last year, the game finally received a PlayStation 5 native version, announced it would ditch PC VR support, and confirmed plans to launch Minecraft theme park areas in the US and UK.

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In brief: Lawson, the Japanese convenience store chain, has come up with a novel approach to address the country's chronic labor shortage: hiring remote workers from overseas. At first glance, this might not seem like a groundbreaking idea, but the twist lies in how these employees contribute. Despite being based abroad, they can virtually assist in stores by operating lifelike avatar clerks. Interactions through the new system function similarly to a video call for customers, except they interact with cartoon avatars rather than seeing the actual clerk. The remote operator's movements are replicated using cameras, allowing for a more dynamic experience. While this approach might feel a bit impersonal, the avatar system could help ensure these essential stores remain operational and accessible around the clock.A survey by Nikkei revealed that last year, an astounding 62.5 percent of franchise owners struggled to find enough part-time staff to keep their stores open 24/7. Lawson's innovative solution aims to address this challenge head-on.The company launched its first overseas cashier this month, operated by a Japanese national living in Sweden. Leveraging the eight-hour time difference, this remote worker can virtually "man" the graveyard shift in Japan while working during regular business hours in Sweden. Their avatar is projected onto screens at Lawson locations in Tokyo and Osaka, assisting customers with self-checkout as needed.Lawson President Sadanobu Takemasu has announced plans to expand the remote avatar workforce to other time zones, including regions like Brazil and New York. The goal is to boost productivity by tapping into underutilized labor pools in areas with significant time differences from Japan.The avatar technology, developed by Tokyo-based startup Avita, was introduced in collaboration with Lawson in 2022. By late 2024, the system had been implemented at 28 stores across major Japanese cities, with approximately 70 employees trained to operate the virtual clerks. Early results have been encouraging Lawson projects the avatars will save over 90 minutes of staffing time per store per day on average. // Related StoriesNotably, this marks the first instance of Lawson hiring a remote worker based overseas.Lawson's move highlights a broader issue: Japan's deepening labor crisis. With a declining population, the shortage of part-time and low-wage workers has become a serious problem. Despite innovations like avatar clerks, 37.5 percent of store operators still foresee staffing challenges in the fiscal year ending in March.Image credit: Keiichiro Sato

A new year brings with it hope for a better tomorrow kind of, at least. In the world of venture capital, nothing is quite predictable. The number of firms in the U.S. has taken a sharp dip as risk-averse institutional investors splash money on only the biggest names in Silicon Valley, as reported by the Financial Times. AI is the only category that seems to matter, and that doesnt look to be changing anytime soon. But the new year has just started, and perhaps so has the impetus for change.We spoke to some VCs to gather their predictions on the new year the good, the bad, and what might end up being the unexpected. Their responses have been edited and shortened for clarity.Nekeshia Woods, managing partner at Parkway Venture CapitalThe good: As wealthy individuals lower their return expectations for fixed income and cash equivalents, they will look more aggressively to private markets for outsized returns. This channel is expected to invest over $7 trillion in private markets by 2033. In response to this expected influx of capital, we have seen large wealth and asset managers use venture capital as a differentiating strategy among their private market offerings. These institutions have positioned venture to be a strategy where they can offer access to the best deals while capturing a portion of the $7 trillion expected to be invested in private markets through net new flows. Fund managers will simultaneously partner with these institutions to gain access to a new set of LPs that create a new, consistent, and long-term capital stream for their funds.More good: We expect the AI field to start seeing consolidation, primarily through acquisition, in areas where AI can become a commodity, like large language models. The AI companies that will make it to be leaders in their field are opening new market segments and owning proprietary data.Gabby Cazeau, partner at Harlem CapitalThe good: The IPO market will fully reopen, and well see some big-name IPOs bring much-needed liquidity. Thats a win for everyone. On the early-stage side, investment pacing will pick up, maybe not to 2021 levels, but certainly more than 2022-2024. It feels like 2025 will be a banner year for venture and hopefully the official start of the next bull run.The bad: 2025 will be a make-or-break year for AI startups selling to enterprises. A lot of AI startups have grown quickly but are still stuck in the experimental phase, living on innovation budgets instead of being part of core software spend. Many wont make the leap, leaving a number of startups on the chopping block as churn and slow growth take over.Triin Linamagi, founding partner at Sie VenturesThe good: The emergence of solo GPs and angel funds will drive increased investment into earlier-stage companies a much-needed evolution for the venture capital ecosystem.Well see more specialized and well-defined investment approaches, with industry-specific, knowledgeable investors providing meaningful value to founders. This shift is not only beneficial for startups but is also likely to deliver better returns for investors. Capital allocation to diverse founding teams will continue to grow, particularly in sectors like sustainability and healthcare, where diverse perspectives can drive innovation and impact.The bad: Meaningful M&A or IPO activity is unlikely until late 2025 as market conditions remain challenging. Limited partners will remain hesitant to deploy capital, waiting for improved distribution to paid-in capital metrics before committing to new funds.Michael Basch, founder and general partner at Atento CapitalThe good: Long-awaited increased liquidity for LPs with an opening of the IPO and M&A markets. More funds and companies taking secondaries as well. A reset of expectations of the zombie companies that are profitable not going to have the outcomes the VCs on the cap table underwrote, selling at a more grounded price to private equity. Consolidation and roll-ups in oversaturated spaces (e.g., GLP-1s).The bad: Continued falling unicorns that have significant reset in valuations due to market resizing and growth expectations resetting.Austin Clements, managing partner at Slauson & Co.The good: IPO markets will reopen following the success of Service Titan, as will M&A activity for private companies. Finally realizing these gains will increase liquidity for the LPs behind many venture capital firms. This will lead to LPs committing to more new funds more venture funds than in years past.The bad: [LPs] may be more reluctant to commit to new fund managers after seeing a lot of undisciplined behavior in the last cycle. The unfortunate side effect is that some of the most innovative strategies will have a lot of trouble getting funded.What are some trends that you think will remain? Which ones will go?WoodsWhat will stay: Dealmaking will remain favorable to investors with dry powder. Investors will continue to move away from looking at products using [the] number of users as a key consideration and move toward booked revenues, client pipeline, and costs as key considerations prior to investing. The pace of investing will also maintain this investor-friendly environment. We do not expect venture firms to return to the frenzied pace of investing experienced for the past couple of years but instead continue with a balanced approach.What will go: The outlook for IPO activity is moderately positive. Founder-renewed confidence in the public markets and comps coupled with dwindling cash runways and those high-valued companies that have survived the recent fundraising constraints, have right-sized their valuations to align more closely with the market. We believe that the consumer is also prime for investing in small-cap stocks, given the mega-cap technology stocks that have moved U.S. indexes into all-time highs and returned tremendous shareholder value. While there are still a number of companies whose valuations are not yet tracking to the market there are some, primarily in the tech space, that are ready for the public market.CazeauWhat will stay: Small teams scaling revenue. Were seeing teams of just one to three people hitting $2 million+ ARR using AI tools doing more with less and doing it better than ever. This kind of growth was unheard of before 2024 and highlights how much startups are automating internally with new software tools. The big question now is how these teams will scale and build strong organizations, but its impressive to see such growth with such a lean setup.Well also see a resurgence in investment around reskilling platforms addressing talent shortages in skilled trades, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and other areas that software cant automate away.LinamagiWhat will stay: AI is here to stay. The widespread deployment of AI in 2024 marked a significant shift, and I believe this momentum will only grow. While it offers immense opportunities such as enhancing decision-making, improving deal sourcing, and streamlining operations it also presents challenges. For instance, human intuition and experience remain vital, particularly when evaluating founding teams and their dynamics. This evolution will require LPs to think more critically about how they select managers and construct their portfolios.What will go: The spray-and-pray investment approach. I expect well see fewer deals but with greater diligence and meaningful value-add from investors. This trend, already evident in 2024, signals the end of the growth-at-all-costs mentality. Instead, investors will prioritize paths to profitability and sustainable business models, which will continue to be the hallmark of attractive opportunities.BaschWhat will stay: [The] perceived short list of winners in the AI space will continue to command significant investor attention at premium valuations. [There will be a] continued trend of VC-backed companies shuttering as capital markets [become] more selective in terms of funding [and the] continued trend [of] VCs, especially seed stage, [being] unable to raise new funds due to rough performing 2020 or 2021 vintages.ClementsWhat will go: The last cycle was a deep shift to more investors backing enterprise SaaS companies and fewer backing consumer applications. I think this will start to reverse as AI creates more applications for consumers that just werent possible a few years ago. Consumer tech will make a welcome comeback in 2025.What is something unexpected you think could happen in 2025 in the world of venture and startups?CazeauWe could see mergers or even closures of some big-name unicorns, many of which have been industry darlings for years. These companies have just enough cash to make it to 2025, but not enough growth to go any further. Were already seeing some consolidation, and this will likely accelerate into 2025.LinamagiA significant climate-related disaster, geopolitical conflict, or economic shock has the potential to fundamentally reshape the startup and VC landscape.BaschA surge in venture dollars looking at hard technology, as software becomes commoditized due to generative AI. Hard tech as defined by bio, tech, hardware, other forms of deep tech taking center stage. [There will also be] a significant increase in companies raising only a seed round and having a sub-$100 million exit in sub-three years of existence revealing a new math that could potentially work for founders and the VCs due to companies with distribution quickly acquiring top products that will complement their existing offering.ClementsSomething unexpected is that OpenAI could convert to a for-profit entity just for Microsoft to be able to acquire it in the largest acquisition ever.

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Artificial Intelligence Newsletter Fox News AI Newsletter: Will your job survive Trumps Gen AI revolution? Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents By Fox News Staff Fox News Published January 4, 2025 8:00am EST close Experts say artificial intelligence is about to change your life Fox News Correspondent, William La Jeunesse, joins 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss the evolution of A.I. and the push lawmakers are making to regulate it. Welcome to Fox News Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:- Will your job survive Trumps Gen AI revolution?- 'Shazam!' star Zachary Levi compares AI to biblical disaster- AI-powered robot sinks seemingly impossible basketball hoops (Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket/CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP)ADAPT: The Trump administrations recent announcement of a sweeping deregulatory agenda for generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has created ripples across industries. This policy shift has implications for professionals and businesses alike, signaling a future where Gen AI development will accelerate quickly. If you want your work and business to survive this new acceleration, you need to adapt quickly to our increasingly disrupted environment. Zachary Levi attends the UK premiere of Shazam! Fury of the Gods at Cineworld Leicester Square in London on March 7, 2023. (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)THE GREAT FLOOD: "Shazam!" star Zachary Levi feels a biblical disaster looming, thanks to artificial intelligence.ITS GOT GAME: While you were busy watching your favorite NBA stars sink three-pointers, a robot was quietly perfecting its game-winning shot in Nagakute, Japan. That's right, a humanoid robot named CUE6 just stepped onto the court and made jaws drop faster than a Steph Curry buzzer-beater. CUE6, Toyota's basketball-playing robot, claimed a Guinness World Record for the longest shot by a humanoid robot, proving that AI can play basketball with the best of them.THE FUTURE IS NOW: The F-35 has had to develop a thick skin. From my former colleagues in Congress to defense-industry experts, the worlds premier fighter jet is accustomed to criticism for issues with cost, production and more. In November, though, one of Americas most influential voices decided to jump on the bandwagon: Elon Musk. An F-35 fighter plane takes flight. (Luke Air Force Base /Senior Airman Alex Cook)FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIASIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSDOWNLOAD OUR APPSWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox Newshere. This article was written by Fox News staff. Related Topics