Author: bigboss
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Privacy experts warn that Google’s call-scanning AI could potentially increase censorship by default
1. Google’s AI technology is being demoed to scan voice calls in real-time for financial scams, raising privacy and security concerns among experts. 2. The feature, powered by Google’s Gemini Nano AI model, is client-side scanning that could pave the way for centralized censorship once baked into mobile infrastructure. 3. European privacy experts warn that…
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Apex obtains $150 million for Energy Reliability Council of Texas Battery Energy Storage System projects to commence in the third quarter.
1. Focus on maximizing asset management for storage projects 2. Address operational challenges and optimization strategies 3. Meet key industry players and network with industry experts. The storage industry is rapidly growing, and the focus now is on maximizing assets to ensure optimal performance. This event will provide insight into asset management fundamentals, operational challenges,…
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Interview with Tanisha Katara: An Expert in Blockchain and Web3 Strategy
– Tanisha Katara is a Governance Innovation Specialist and an expert in blockchain governance – She has worked as an independent consultant for over 6 clients, helping them with strategies related to go-to-market, token economics, governance, and decentralization – Tanisha explains how DAOs can democratize AI governance, the risks at the intersection of AI and…
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More smart technology than ever before being installed by Consumers Energy
– Consumers Energy investing $24 million in smart technology to prevent power outages – Deployment of nearly 3,000 line sensors and over 100 automatic transfer reclosers in Michigan – Commitment to restore power in 24 hours or less and prevent outages for nearly 2 million Michigan homes and businesses Consumers Energy, an investor-owned utility, is…
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Everything You Need to Know About Waymo, Alphabet’s Robotaxi Service: Riding, Pricing, and Safety Incidents
1. Waymo is a robotaxi service owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., initially formed in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project. 2. Waymo provides driverless taxi services in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, with plans to launch in Austin by the end of 2024. 3. Waymo has experienced multiple accidents, including a…
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Africa’s hydropower capacity grows by 2 GW in 2023, but significant gap persists
– Africa is working towards harnessing its water resources for sustainable development through a clean energy transition – In 2023, there was a significant increase in hydropower development across the continent, with key contributions from countries like Nigeria, Uganda, DRC, and Tanzania – The African Development Bank is leading efforts to upgrade 12 hydropower plants…
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Here’s how you can access Google’s new AI tools for creating music, videos, and images from I/O.
– Google I/O 2024 focused on AI, applications, and future tools – Accessing new AI tools requires joining a waitlist – Google’s MusicFX has been upgraded with DJ Mode at the AI Test Kitchen location The Google I/O 2024 developer’s conference started with a focus on AI, applications, and future tools, with the phrase AI…
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Firing Team Members: A Look at Camels, Sponges, and Tesla’s Supercharging Team
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. The Tesla Supercharger team recently faced layoffs due to organizational restructuring. 3. Transitioning a team from growth to steady state requires a shift from sponges to camels, and successful leadership through the process is crucial. The article discusses…
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Senate study recommends allocating a minimum of $32 billion annually for AI programs
– Senate working group recommends $32 billion yearly for federal funding for AI – Recommendations cover a wide range of areas including infrastructure, national security risk assessments, and AI R&D efforts – Recommendations include funding AI hardware and software work, addressing AI readiness and cybersecurity in elections, and improving government services using AI technologies. A…
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American suppliers support tariffs on Chinese lithium-ion batteries
– ACP approves Biden Administration’s decision to impose tariffs on lithium-ion batteries imported from China – Tariffs will be imposed on Chinese imports such as semiconductors, batteries, EVs, and solar cells between 2024 and 2026 – Analysts suggest that the tariffs may lead to fragmentation and increasing costs in global supply chains, potentially impacting US…