Author: bigboss
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DataConnect Conference West commences in Portland, Oregon
1. DataConnect Conference West (#DCCWest) will take place in Portland, Oregon on May 8th, 2024, focusing on AI and machine learning with an emphasis on women’s contributions. 2. The event highlights the underrepresentation and underpayment of women in tech, as well as the need to address bias and gender prejudice in AI systems. 3. Attendees…
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New import duties imposed on solar tracking components
1. Dept. of Commerce found aluminum extrusion producers in 14 countries imported at less-than-fair value in the U.S. 2. Solar products affected by investigation include tracker assemblies, racking, and mounts made from aluminum extruded in these countries. 3. GameChange Solar filed comments to remove bearings and actuators from consideration for import duties, while U.S. Aluminum…
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Stormy Daniels, typically self-assured, testifies to feeling embarrassed before jury
1. Stormy Daniels testified feeling scared and ashamed during her sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006. 2. Trump and Daniels faced each other in a courtroom for the first time in a decade at Trump’s hush-money trial. 3. Trump’s defense team objected to Daniels testifying about any sexual acts during the trial but the…
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Lightshift to install 50MW of community battery energy storage systems in Massachusetts
1. Lightshift Energy is implementing at least 10 BESS projects in Massachusetts to help manage generation and load, decarbonize grids, and save costs. 2. Four projects are under construction in Groton, Holden, and Paxton for operation this summer, with more projects in late-stage and mid-stage development for 2024 and 2025. 3. The BESS projects will…
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Microsoft’s First Home-Grown LLM, MAI-1, Could Power Copilot: Is the Company Ditching OpenAI?
1. Microsoft is reportedly developing an in-house large language model called MAI-1, a departure from its previous investment in OpenAI. 2. The move is expected to give Microsoft more control over the technology, following the hiring of Mustafa Suleyman, a former Google AI chief. 3. The decision to develop MAI-1 alongside using OpenAI models like…
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Register now for World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition to secure your spot!
– World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition is the largest global hydrogen event with over 15,000 professionals and 500 exhibitors. – Features include C-Level Summit, Africa Hydrogen Forum, H2 Tech Series Stages, World Hydrogen Awards, site visits to Port of Rotterdam projects, and networking opportunities. – Registration is now open for passes to the event.…
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Audible Rolls Out AI-Narrated Audiobooks: Watch Now
– AI is being used to generate audiobooks, causing concern for the future of human narrators – Some argue that AI should be used to enhance art, not replace it – The future of audiobook production may be determined by consumer preferences for AI-read titles AI technology is increasingly being used to create audiobooks, which…
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Nozomi wins two projects in Japan’s inaugural Long-term Decarbonisation Capacity Auction
– Nozomi Energy won two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Japan’s Long-term Decarbonisation Capacity Auction. – Nozomi Energy established an operational project portfolio of 100MW within 10 months of starting operations. – Nozomi Energy is contributing to Japan’s energy transition and green energy goals by enhancing grid stability and integrating renewable energy. Nozomi…
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Analyze products using generative AI and BigQuery.
– New generative AI applications allow users to create their own still and live images based on prompts – Traditional stock-media asset providers offer customers richer search experiences with a deep understanding of image content – Organizations use data to optimize image generation models, identify inappropriate content, and enhance user experience through data analysis. The…
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Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Unveils Plans to Disrupt Oil Industry
1. Texas is becoming a hub for clean tech firms aiming to replace oil and gas with new technologies. 2. Solidion Technology has developed a solid-state EV battery platform called BEEP, which reduces weight, volume, and costs. 3. Solidion also produces green graphite anode materials sourced from biomass for sustainable EV batteries. Solidion Technology, a…