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Can Ocean Energy Power Carbon Removal?

Study finds offshore energy could help the world reach critical carbon removal goals, with techniques like seaweed sinking and electrochemical methods showing promise.

ChatGPT users can now invoke GPTs directly in chats. Google rebrands Bard.

OpenAI enables ChatGPT paid users to bring GPTs into conversations by typing "@". The move follows the launch of the GPT Store, offering third-party apps accessible through the ChatGPT dashboard. Google plans to launch a premium subscription for its AI, Bard Advanced, powered by the Gemini Ultra AI model.

French startup launches SKWHEEL, claiming it as the future of urban skiing.

French startup launches SKWHEEL, claiming it as the future of urban skiing. The 4-wheel drive electric skis feature a 600W motor in each wheel, reaching speeds up to 50 mph, with a range of 18.6 miles. Available for pre-order on Indiegogo for $1,843, with shipping expected in June 2024.

Google’s Gemini Pro Beats GPT-4.

Google's Gemini Pro ranks second on HuggingFace Chat Bot Arena, surpassing OpenAI's GPT-4. Speculation about OpenAI's GPT-5 and Meta's Llama 3 is brewing. Google also integrated generative AI features into Chrome to assist with various writing tasks, potentially reducing the need for ChatGPT.

Google has introduced Lumiere. Hugging Face and Google collaboration.

Researchers from Google, Weizmann Institute of Science, and Tel Aviv University have introduced Lumiere, a cutting-edge space-time diffusion model for realistic video generation. Hugging Face and Google partner to democratize good machine learning through open AI collaboration.

Renault Group’s Hyvia venture is set to deliver 50 hydrogen fuel cell vans.

The Tesla Semi and 4680 batteries may be Tesla's 2024-2025 sneak attack, with a big Giga Nevada expansion announced. Renault Group's Hyvia venture is set to deliver 50 hydrogen fuel cell vans to France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region

Model Y Success, Slowing Sales, Booming Energy Business, and Solar Project Challenges

Tesla's sales growth is slowing down, as expected. The Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in 2023. The energy generation and storage business is booming, with profits nearly quadrupling in 2023.A recent journal article based on 54 interviews with stakeholders highlights growing opposition to large-scale solar projects in the U.S. due to concerns about planning processes and local impacts. The study suggests a need for a more community-centered approach to address these concerns and align projects with local needs and values.

Google Boosts Chrome and Classroom with AI.

Chrome has integrated machine learning and AI to enhance web browsing, including real-time captions, malicious site detection, permission prompts, and webpage key points. Google unveiled new AI-powered features for Classroom, including practice sets in over 50 languages.

Cleaner snow may help offset the impact of declining snowpacks.

A recent study by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory suggests that cleaner snow may help offset the impact of declining snowpacks due to global warming.

Samsung is set to unveil new AI-powered phones at Galaxy Unpacked event.

Samsung is set to unveil new AI-powered phones at Galaxy Unpacked event. ElevenLabs, a voice cloning startup, has raised $80 million in a Series B round, bringing their total funding to $101 million.