Author: bigboss
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Google unveils VLOGGER AI technology: Create a realistic avatar from a photo and control it with your voice
1. Google’s researchers have developed a new AI model called VLOGGER that can create a controllable avatar from a still image and audio input. 2. VLOGGER is still in the research stage and has limitations such as potential inaccuracies in movement and struggles with large motions or diverse environments. 3. Potential use cases for VLOGGER…
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Following Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Implementing Strategies from Research
1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. Research scientist fine-tunes greenhouse gas measuring instruments in Washington D.C. area. 3. National Strategy aims to unify GHG measurement efforts across federal government and beyond. Anna Karion, a research scientist with NIST, is fine-tuning greenhouse gas measuring instruments…
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JSW Energy secures contract for 700MW solar capacity from SECI in India
– JSW Neo Energy awarded a 700MW solar project by SECI as part of a larger bid for 1.5GW of ISTS solar power projects – The company also received a LOI for 300MW of grid-connected solar capacity from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam – JSW Neo Energy’s total generation capacity commitments now stand at 12GW, including…
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Fani Willis Receives Ultimatum in Trump Georgia Election Interference Investigation
1. Judge issues disqualification ruling against Fulton County DA Fani Willis in Trump’s election interference case 2. Willis dated the man she hired as special prosecutor to oversee the case 3. Lawyer for Trump codefendant argues that Willis benefited from the special prosecutor’s hire Judge Scott McAfee ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis…
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61 Robotics Companies Looking to Hire
– Over 60 entries for Robotics and AI job opportunities – Various roles available across different segments such as mail sorting, surgery, and space – Encouragement to those looking for new opportunities to find their next big thing The tech industry has seen many layoffs recently, but the fields of Robotics and AI are thriving…
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Solar installers have the opportunity to customize their own apps using the Sunvoy white-label option
1. Sunvoy launches white-labeled native apps in Google and Apple app stores for solar installers. 2. These apps provide a centralized platform for homeowners to track their solar project and energy data. 3. Sunvoy offers these native apps for free to their installers, with the option to customize and brand the app under the installer’s…
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Introducing Claude 3 models from Anthropic on Google Cloud Vertex AI
1. Anthropic’s new family of state-of-the-art models, Claude 3, will be available in Google Cloud’s Vertex AI Model Garden. 2. Claude 3 includes three distinct models optimized for various enterprise applications: Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku. 3. Customers can access Claude 3 models in Vertex AI to accelerate AI development, focus on applications, optimize performance and…
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Indiana Utility to Transition All Remaining Coal Units to Natural Gas Burning
1. AES Indiana plans to convert its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas by 2026. 2. The utility aims to triple its use of renewable energy by 2027 and reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by 70% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. 3. The conversion aligns with the utility’s Integrated Resource Plan, which…
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Audience at SXSW Displeased with Video of Speakers Praising Artificial Intelligence
1. Not all audience members at South by Southwest are thrilled about AI, displayed by booing during a video on the topic. 2. The video featured industry leaders speaking positively about AI, but their comments were met with boos from the crowd. 3. AI is a major concern in the film industry, with studios making…
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Zscaler acquires Avalor to enhance its security tools with AI technology
1. Zscaler, a cloud security company based in San Jose, California, has acquired cybersecurity startup Avalor for $310 million in cash and equity. 2. The acquisition will expand Zscaler’s platform with capabilities such as incident reporting, incident mitigation, asset discovery, and data classification. 3. Avalor, founded by Raanan Raz and Kfir Tishbi, provides cybersecurity asset…