Author: bigboss
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GE Vernova Sets Sail Towards Electrification and Decarbonization in Market Launch
– GE Vernova began trading on the NY Stock Exchange as an independent company focused on energy transition – The company is comprised of Power, Wind, and Electrification segments – GE Vernova executives emphasized core values of sustainability, innovation, and lean operating system during Investor Day GE Vernova recently began trading on the New York…
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Researchers in Anthropology Continuously Challenge AI Ethics with Repeated Inquiries
1. Anthropic researchers developed a new “many-shot jailbreaking” technique to get an AI to answer inappropriate questions by priming it with less harmful questions first. 2. This vulnerability is due to the increased context window in the latest generation of large language models, allowing them to answer better over time with more examples of a…
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A Millennial Goes From Renting to Owning: How He Bought His House From His Landlord
– Dom Guerra, 27, rented an apartment in a duplex near Cleveland before buying the duplex from his landlord in 2024 – He is now a first-time homeowner and landlord, but does not plan to raise his neighbor’s rent – Guerra used a VA loan and a program for veterans, paid $0 down, and plans…
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Deliveries for TSO’s BESS project by Fluence can begin
1. Approval has been granted for the construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Germany, with deliveries expected to begin in 2024 and completion scheduled for 2025. 2. The BESS will serve as a strategic network node along a transmission line, helping to optimize power flow and reduce the need for additional investments…
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Collaborative functionality added to Apple Vision Pro’s Persona feature
– Apple’s Personas for Vision Pro headsets are a work in progress, with original beta avatars being described as “nightmarish” but subsequent updates making them more realistic. – The new spatial Personas feature on visionOS 1.1 allows for collaboration in apps beyond FaceTime and Zoom, with a focus on creating a sense of presence for…
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What does the DSO have planned in Europe for the upcoming year?
– Integration of gas DSOs into the DSO Entity – Implementation of the Grid Action Plan by mid-2025 – Development of a technical vision for the future energy system from a DSO perspective The DSO Entity has outlined its work plan for 2024, focusing on three major projects including the integration of gas DSOs, the…
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Meta reiterates that Netflix did not access users’ private Facebook messages
1. Meta denies giving Netflix access to users’ private messages, despite claims in a court filing. 2. Elon Musk amplified the claims on X, leading to backlash and accusations of selling user data. 3. Netflix did have programmatic access to Facebook’s user inboxes, but did not use it to read private messages; the document also…
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RPC signs agreement with Aurinkokarhu for 1 GW solar development project
– Renewable Power Capital (RPC) and Aurinkokarhu Oy have partnered to develop up to 1 GW of solar PV projects in Finland. – This is RPC’s first solar deal in Finland, expanding their Nordic portfolio with development projects expected to be ready by 2026. – Aurinkokarhu is an early mover in the Finnish solar market,…
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Tarform’s Electric Motorcycles Glide Like Verses
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email or follow on Google News. 2. Tarform’s electric motorcycles, such as the Luna and Vera, offer high-tech electric drivetrains and impressive performance. 3. The Luna model is premium, with a 55 kW electric motor, while the Vera model is lighter and more affordable, with…
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Letter Signed by Nicki Minaj, Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, and Other Musicians Condemning Irresponsible AI
– 200 musicians signed an open letter against AI music generation tools – Artists include Billie Eilish, Bob Marley estate, Jonas Brothers, Nicki Minaj – AI models that generate music threaten musicians’ livelihoods by using their work without permission A group of 200 musicians have signed an open letter urging tech companies and developers not…