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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking cheaper power alternatives for energy-intensive AI models.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking cheaper power alternatives for energy-intensive AI models. Airborne wind energy (AWE) is a promising solution for clean, efficient power generation. Kitepower's Hawk, a kite-based system, aims to provide constant and reliable energy, complementing traditional turbines.

Altman Eyes Billions for AI Chips, DeepMind Scientists Plan Paris Startup

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, reportedly seeks billions of dollars to build a network of AI chip fabs. DeepMind scientists are in talks to form an AI startup in Paris, seeking over 200 million euros in financing.

Electrifying Last-Mile Deliveries, Agrivoltaics Innovation, and the US Solar Potential

RMI's report highlights the need to electrify last-mile deliveries to reduce emissions. Agrivoltaics is a growing field with solar arrays designed to rehabilitate soil into pollinator habitats and increase yields. The US has a massive opportunity for home solar, with only 1 in 20 homes having solar compared to 1 in 3 in Australia.

AI and the Job Market: Debating Perspectives with Sam Altman and Mustafa Suleyman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman downplays concerns about the impact of artificial general intelligence, stating it will change the world and create fewer jobs than expected. Google DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman discussed the long-term effects of AI on workers, describing it as "fundamentally labor-replacing" and raising concerns at the World Economic Forum.

New lithium metal battery that can withstand at least 6,000 charging cycles and recharge in minutes

Harvard researchers have developed a new lithium metal battery that can withstand at least 6,000 charging cycles and recharge in minutes

ChatGPT 2024 plans and Microsoft Copilot Pro release

ChatGPT's major improvements in 2024, Microsoft has released Copilot Pro, a paid version of Copilot, offering advanced AI capabilities

Herz EV fleet failure

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new light-based process to capture carbon dioxide, Hertz is selling a third of its electric vehicle fleet

Swarovski AI binoculars

Swarovski and Marc Newson unveil the world's first AI-supported binoculars, Google Cloud launched new generative AI tools for retailers

World’s first electronic snowboard is made by Cyrusher

Cyrusher, a Utah-based company, has released the world’s first electric snowboard, California and Texas lead in wind and solar capacity

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Team subscription

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Team subscription, The European Commission is investigating Microsoft's investment in OpenAI