Author: bigboss
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Google Hit With $270 Million Fine, Partly Due to AI Training Methods
– Google was fined roughly $270 million for training its AI chatbot Bard without informing news outlets – French regulators accused Google of breaching Commitment 1 by not negotiating in good faith and not cooperating with a monitoring trustee – Google stated the fine was “not proportionate” but agreed to pay, and emphasized the need…
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The New Record-Breaking Mileage of the Chevy Bolt
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. Reader Dennis V shares experience of owning a Chevy Bolt EV with over 240,000 miles. 3. Contact CleanTechnica for tips, advertising, or podcast guest suggestions. A Chevy Bolt owner, Dennis V, shared his experience of owning a 2018…
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The OpenAI chatbot marketplace is becoming inundated with spam
– OpenAI’s GPT Store is flooded with potentially copyright-infringing and academically dishonest GPTs – Developers must verify their profiles and submit GPTs for review, but the moderation process appears to be lacking – GPTs in the store include copyright infringing content, tools to bypass AI content detectors, impersonations of public figures, and attempts at jailbreaking…
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Masdar to purchase a 50% ownership share in US-based Terra-Gen from ECP
1. Masdar to acquire 50% stake in US renewables company Terra-Gen Power. 2. Terra-Gen has a diverse portfolio of renewable technologies, including 2.4GW of wind and solar power generation. 3. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals, with both companies committed to accelerating Terra-Gen’s growth in…
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This is how Suno, an AI music tool, sounds in action
– Suno AI stands out from other artificial intelligence music tools by creating lyrics and vocals, in addition to instrumental tracks. – Suno AI offers two main modes for creating music: a traditional text prompt mode and a custom mode where users can input their own lyrics, genre, and title. – Suno AI is constantly…
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Burns & McDonnell Completes Portfolio of Nine Solar Projects Totaling 764 MW
1. Burns & McDonnell completed engineer-procure-construct (EPC) and self-perform construction services for nine solar projects in Wisconsin as part of Alliant Energy’s Clean Energy Blueprint. 2. The projects, which will power approximately 170,000 homes in their first year of production, were completed on time despite challenges related to COVID-19, labor, and supply chain issues. 3.…
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Silane’s Influence on Silicon-Based Anode Materials
– Silane is a key component in crafting silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. – Silicon is becoming a promising alternative to graphite in lithium-ion batteries due to its higher energy density. – Direct access to silane through partnerships like the one between OneD Battery Sciences and Koch Modular Process Systems can optimize efficiency and…
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Google receives a $270 million fine in France for using news publishers’ data in Gemini operations
1. France’s competition authority fined Google €250 million for breaching commitments with news publishers and using their content to train AI models. 2. Google previously faced fines for breaching negotiations with local publishers and agencies, leading to stricter regulations and copyright agreements in France. 3. The Autorité also sanctioned Google for failing to inform publishers…
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New Species Discovered: Adorable ‘Panda Skeleton’ Sea Squirt Identified
1. Researchers found a social media post that helped them discover a new species of sea squirt. 2. The discovery was made through online platforms. 3. The full article can be found on Business Insider. Researchers recently made an important discovery thanks to a social media post, which ultimately led them to the identification of…
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UK BESS news featuring RWE, E.On, Quinbrook, and other industry leaders
– The 50MW BESS ‘Camilla’ in Fife, Scotland connected to the National Grid in December 2023 and is expected to be augmented to last for two hours – Quinbrook and E.ON partnership developing a 230MW/460MWh BESS in Uskmouth, South Wales – TagEnergy and Harmony Energy bring online the 49MW/98MWh Jamesfield BESS project in Scotland, using…