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December 23, 2024
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Despite some recent financial setbacks, U.S. offshore windpower has hit a milestone. An 800-foot tall turbine is now sending electricity onto the grid from a commercial-scale offshore wind farm on pace to be the country’s first. This milestone has been in the works for years and is seen as a
READ MOREOn Wednesday, Iran announced that it successfully launched a capsule into orbit that is capable of transporting animals. This is part of their preparation for future human missions. According to a report from the official IRNA news agency, Telecommunications Minister Isa Zarepour stated that the capsule was launched into orbit at a distance of 130
READ MOREThe rise of generative artificial intelligence has caused governments around the world to rush to create regulations for this emerging technology. However, these efforts could potentially disrupt the European Union’s plans to approve the first comprehensive set of rules for artificial intelligence. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, which covers 27 nations, has been praised as
READ MOREThe Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it will provide over $6 billion in funding for two high-speed electric rail projects in the Western United States. This decision has revitalized these projects, which have been delayed for a long time. Supporters see them as the future of public transportation, but critics have criticized their expensive
READ MOREThe much-awaited preview for Grand Theft Auto VI was released earlier than expected due to a leaked copy being shared online. Rockstar Games released its first look for the sixth game of the hugely popular video game series Monday evening — roughly 15 hours before the planned Tuesday morning unveiling — while citing the leak.
READ MOREMany technology industry leaders have expressed their support for regulating artificial intelligence, but they are also actively advocating for regulations that benefit their own interests. This does not imply that they all desire the same thing. Meta and IBM, the parent companies of Facebook, have recently created a new organization called the AI Alliance. The
READ MOREThe authorities in California are accusing a robotaxi company in San Francisco, which is owned by General Motors, of concealing the true extent of a crash involving one of its self-driving vehicles. This could potentially result in a fine in addition to the recent suspension of its license in California. The California Public Utilities Commission
READ MOREA well-known expert on disinformation, who departed from Harvard University in August, has alleged that the institution restricted her freedom of speech and hindered her research efforts. She claims that her team’s work was impeded and eventually dissolved as they delved into a valuable collection of Facebook data that she believes to be crucial in
READ MOREBitcoin is experiencing a resurgence, with its value reaching $41,000 on Monday, its highest point in 18 months. This marks a 150% increase in value since the beginning of the year. The value of bitcoin, which is known for its instability, rose significantly from $5,000 at the beginning of the pandemic to almost $68,000 in
READ MOREMADRID (AP) — A Spanish association representing more than 80 newspapers has filed a lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta accusing it of unfair competition in online advertising by allegedly ignoring European Union rules on data protection. The Information Media Association has issued a statement requesting a payment of 550 million euros ($600 million) from the
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