Author: bigboss
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Meet Trillium: The Latest Sixth-Generation TPUs from Google Cloud
1. Generative AI is revolutionizing technology interaction and creating efficiency opportunities for businesses. 2. Google has developed custom AI-specific hardware known as Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) for training and serving advanced AI models like Gemini 1.5 Flash and Imagen 3. 3. The sixth-generation TPU, Trillium, offers a 4.7X increase in peak compute performance per chip,…
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Statera’s Proposal for 500MW Battery Storage Project in the UK
1. Statera’s Culham BESS is set to connect to the Culham substation in 2027. 2. The proposal will improve power security, resilience, and stability at Culham Campus. 3. The development will only impact 26% of the site and include re-establishing a registered park and garden with increased biodiversity. Statera’s Culham BESS is set to connect…
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UK’s hydrogen town initiative put on hold
1. The plan to develop a hydrogen town in Britain has been put on hold until after 2026. 2. The decision on the role of hydrogen in decarbonising heat will be made based on the outcomes of the H100 hydrogen neighbourhood trial in Fife, Scotland. 3. The concept of an expanding hydrogen neighbourhood to village…
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The Indonesia AI Supercloud Convention Welcomes Attendees on May 16th
– Jakarta, Indonesia hosting Indonesia AI Supercloud Convention on May 16th, 2024 at Shangri-La Hotel – Event to attract over 1,000 attendees, featuring latest advancements in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technology – Highlights include Tech Talk Series, panel discussions, keynotes on business transformation and colocation services, and networking opportunities The Indonesia AI Supercloud Convention is…
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VARD secures agreement for two CSOV vessels
1. VARD has signed a contract with an undisclosed Taiwanese customer for the design and construction of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) of VARD 4 39 design. 2. The vessels are designed to be highly versatile all-round platforms for sustainable windfarm support operations, with a focus on environmental footprint and operational reliability. 3. The…
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The Ascension of Sundar Pichai: From beginning to CEO of Google and Alphabet
– Pichai has faced increased public and internal scrutiny as the CEO of Alphabet. – He has testified in front of the US government multiple times, including about data privacy, antitrust concerns, and monopoly tactics. – Pichai has had to navigate internal turmoil, including the firing of a top AI ethicist, layoffs, and criticism over…
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Here’s what’s new with the big AI upgrades for Android unveiled at Google I/O 2024
– Google announced new AI updates for Android at I/O event – Circle to Search feature will understand complex problems and expand to more devices – TalkBack feature will be enhanced with Gemini Nano for better image descriptions Google announced several AI updates for Android at this year’s I/O event, aimed at making Android phones…
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Daimler Truck North America Makes Investment in Clean Transportation Technology in Portland, Oregon
– Daimler Truck North America announced two significant investments at its headquarters complex, including a new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment training center and a new engineering facility. – The projects will accelerate testing and development of charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles and focus on research and development for emerging propulsion technologies. – The investments are…
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Google to utilize Gemini for scam detection in phone calls
– Carriers have been using lists to alert users of potential spam and scam calls – Google previewed a feature at Google I/O 2024 that will alert users to potential scams during calls – The feature uses Gemini Nano, Google’s AI, to listen for conversation patterns associated with scams and will be opt-in for users…
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Salamander Offshore Wind Farm officially submits application for offshore consent.
– Salamander site study assessing impact on fish populations – Salamander partnership submits offshore consent application for 100MW wind farm – Simply Blue Group partners with Scottish universities to research fish migration patterns in connection to Salamander project Salamander, a joint venture partnership among Ørsted, Simply Blue Group, and Subsea7, has submitted an offshore consent…