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https://www.cnn.com/style/article/icon-3d-printing-architecture-initiative-99-project-olympus-spc-intl-scn/index.html?fbclid=IwAR34QYjgysXFXfGAWFYiVwhNhZFdWTVE0OyOsX3iTePRYX2B_Xl3nHbDvr4
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Jason Ballard, the CEO and co-founder of 3D printing architecture company ICON, doesn't mince his words. "There are certain people who are content to build a really ugly or uninspiring world," he said. "We're not. The day I walk outside and see something ugly being built by one of my robots -- that's a nightmare scenario for me." Ballard, a quick-talking Texan in a 10-gallon hat, has a vision for the future of architecture.
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https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/himachal-govt-constitutes-committee-to-promote-sustainable-mobility-123041200996_1.html
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Himachal Government has constituted a green mobility committee to monitor and promote sustainable mobility solutions for decarbonising transport in Shimla, a state government spokesperson said here on Wednesday. The committee would develop a sustainable mobility plan with enhanced uptake of electric vehicles, which will support the de-carbonisation of Shimla city, the official said in a statement, adding that the principal secretary of transport would be its chairman.
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https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/wind-solar-hit-record-12-global-power-generation-last-year-2023-04-11/?taid=64375fd224874700015e4ba0
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LONDON, April 12 (Reuters) - Wind and solar energy represented a record 12% of global electricity generation last year, up from 10% in 2021, a report on Wednesday found.The report by climate and energy independent think tank Ember said last year could have marked peak emissions from the power...
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https://www.techtimes.com/articles/290305/20230412/seagreen-installs-deepest-offshore-wind-turbine-foundation-world.htm
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The deepest wind turbine foundation in the world has been installed at Seagreen, 17 miles off the coast of Angus, United Kingdom. This is part of Scotland's biggest offshore wind farm, becoming its installed 112th turbine. SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies claimed that the world's deepest wind turbine foundation has been installed.
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https://stjohnsource.com/2023/04/12/psc-receives-updates-on-wapa-microgrid-projects-and-wartsila-generator-delay/
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During the Public Services Commission meeting Tuesday, the Water and Power Authority discussed updates on microgrid projects, solar, and battery storage units. Ashley Bryan, chief operations officer of electricity for WAPA, led the discussion and presented updates on microgrids for the territory. The St.
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https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/4/792
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1. IntroductionInsect outbreaks are natural disturbances inherent to forest ecosystems and can alone, or coupled with droughts or fires, lead to tree mortality [1,2,3]. However, there is increasing concern that climate change will affect outbreak dynamics, as higher global temperatures offer...
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https://www.ai-cio.com/news/goldman-artificial-intelligence-will-boost-global-gdp-by-7/
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Artificial intelligence has taken a big leap lately, and is widely expected to change the world, in particular its economy. How much will that be? A Goldman Sachs study has an answer: an increase of 7% in world GDP.With current global gross domestic product of slightly more than $100 trillion,...
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https://arxiv.org/abs/2303.12712
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The development of large language models (LLMs) has been a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), with researchers continuously refining and enhancing their capabilities. Recently, OpenAI has introduced GPT-4, an LLM trained using an unprecedented scale of compute and data. In a recent investigation, the authors contend that GPT-4, even in its early stages, is part of a new cohort of LLMs that exhibit more general intelligence than previous AI models. This new generation of LLMs, including Google's PaLM and ChatGPT, demonstrate remarkable performance across a variety of domains, spanning mathematics, coding, vision, medicine, law, psychology, and more. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/13/albanese-government-axing-external-debt-collectors-in-bid-to-prevent-another-robodebt?CMP=twt_gu
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External debt collectors will no longer be used by the Albanese government as part of a pledge to ensure robodebt never happens again, the government services minister, Bill Shorten, has said.Shorten announced on Thursday that all debt recovery will be done in-house through Services Australia, to...
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https://tech.eu/2023/03/23/be-my-eyes-is-collborating-with-open-ai/
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Be My Eyes, the Danish social enterprise that connects blind and visually impaired people with sighted volunteers for assistance, has announced a collaboration with OpenAI, the leading AI research institute. The collaboration will focus on improving the accessibility of the Be My Eyes platform through the development of AI-powered features. The aim of the collaboration is to enhance the user experience of blind and visually impaired people by introducing innovative AI-powered tools. This will include an AI-powered image recognition tool that can identify objects and describe them to users, as well as an AI-powered language translation tool that can help volunteers communicate with users who speak different languages. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://officechai.com/miscellaneous/why-employee-engagement-matters-more-than-ever-in-the-new-future-of-work/
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The work environment is constantly evolving. Due to cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation and the rise of the gig economy, companies continuously change their approach to talent acquisition and retention.
But regardless of these changes and how fast they affect...
But regardless of these changes and how fast they affect...
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/03/12/precision-cultivated-dairy/
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The dairy industry is undergoing a significant shift towards precision agriculture, with new technologies and advanced data analytics being used to optimize dairy production. This approach allows farmers to monitor and adjust their farming practices in real-time, resulting in higher milk yields, better animal health, and reduced environmental impact. According to a recent report by the USDA, precision agriculture techniques have already led to a 10% increase in milk production per cow in some areas. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.sattvdishdth.net/2023/04/uk-government-sets-out-future-telecoms.html
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The UK's Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has unveiled a blueprint for developing the country's telecoms sector. It said "substantial investments" in telecoms and a new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy would "put the UK at the forefront of science and technology, harnessing enterprise and innovation and driving growth".
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https://techxplore.com/news/2023-04-sun-power-world-electricity-survey.html
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https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS50570623
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NEEDHAM, Mass., April 12, 2023 - IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA). The awards were designed to recognize the progress North American states and municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as providing a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region.
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https://www.earthava.com/indigenous-agricultural-practices/
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Indigenous knowledge systems have been denigrated and disregarded for generations. An over-reliance on Enlightenment-era Western doctrines has led to widespread ecological destruction and climate catastrophe. . Undoing the damaging impact of climate change requires a new approach to agriculture. As a solution, indigenous knowledge should be the linchpin in future farming efforts and can guide us toward more sustainable agriculture systems in the future. .
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https://www.xero.com/blog/2023/04/the-power-of-embedded-finance/
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It wasn't that long ago that you needed to take out a credit card and enter the number every time you wanted to pay for something online. Today, you can instantly complete purchases in a few clicks, like Amazon's 'buy now' express button. financial tools or services — like lending, payments or even insurance — into non-financial experiences that you might use every day.
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https://www.juancole.com/2023/04/scotland-offshore-installed.html
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Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) - The small country of Scotland, with a population of about 4.5 million, has forged ahead with renewable energy at a much faster pace and to greater effect than most other industrialized countries. Virtually all of its electricity consumption can now be met from wind,...
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https://www.axios.com/2023/03/01/low-income-households-are-falling-behind-on-car-bills
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A recent report by Axios reveals that low-income households in the United States are struggling to keep up with their car payments, causing a significant increase in delinquency rates. According to the report, over 7 million Americans are behind on their auto loans, and low-income households are disproportionately affected. The pandemic has exacerbated this issue, as many people lost their jobs or experienced reduced income, making it difficult to keep up with monthly payments. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://futurism.com/the-byte/chatgpt-ai-water-consumption
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It's no secret that training artificial intelligence algorithms requires insane amounts of energy — but, as a new paper reveals, it also uses up an absurd amount of water, too. Researchers from the University of Colorado Riverside and the University of Texas Arlington have shared a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper titled "Making AI Less Thirsty" that looks into the environmental impact of AI training, which not only needs copious of electricity but also tons of water to cool the data centers.
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https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2023/04/13/lobby-group-calls-for-state-support-for-offshore-wind-energy-ports/
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The Government needs to invest in port infrastructure in advance of wind farm development in Irish waters if it is to fully exploit offshore wind energy resources, according to a report commissioned by an industry group. State support for port infrastructure to build offshore wind farms is "common and widespread" in Europe, an analysis by Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG) for Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) finds.