Steven Clean Energy Powered 40% of Global Electricity in 2024, Report Finds A recent report from the energy thinktank Ember reveals that clean energy sources constituted over 40% of global electricity consumption in 2024, marking a significant milestone not seen since the 1940s. This growth is largely attributed to a substantial increase in solar power capacity, … Read more
Enterprises Are Shunning Vendors in Favor of DIY Approach To AI, UBS Says Established software companies are struggling as many enterprises opt to create their own AI tools instead of purchasing from traditional vendors. This shift is redirecting billions of pounds towards cloud service providers while leaving conventional software companies with minimal revenue from AI … Read more
China Raises Tariffs on US Goods To 84% as Rift Escalates China has announced an increase in tariffs on US goods to 84%, effective from April 10, as retaliation against new tariffs imposed by the United States. This escalation highlights the ongoing trade conflict between the two largest economies in the world. Key Points China’s … Read more
Samsung and Google Partner To Launch Ballie Home Robot with Built-in Projector Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a partnership to introduce the Ballie home robot, a round, soccer-ball-shaped device that features a built-in video projector and operates using Google’s Gemini AI technology. Initially previewed in 2020, the launch has been delayed and is … Read more
The AI Therapist Can See You Now Recent research indicates that AI bots can provide mental health therapy with comparable or even superior efficacy compared to human clinicians. This study stemmed from a collaboration at Dartmouth College, addressing the pressing shortage of mental health providers in the U.S. The AI bot has been trained in … Read more
Scientists Recreate Brain Circuit in Lab For First Time Scientists at Stanford University have successfully recreated the sensory pathway that transmits pain signals to the human brain in a laboratory setting. This groundbreaking achievement represents a significant advancement in synthetic biology and could lead to improved treatment options for pain management. Key Points The research … Read more
Google Maps is Launching Tools To Help Cities Analyze Infrastructure and Traffic Google is enhancing its Google Maps Platform by providing new tools that will aid cities and developers in analysing infrastructure and traffic more effectively. The integration of Google Maps Platform datasets with BigQuery marks a significant move towards making vital information more accessible … Read more
Google DeepMind Has a Weapon in the AI Talent Wars: Aggressive Noncompete Rules The article examines Google’s strategy to retain AI talent through stringent noncompete agreements. Some DeepMind employees in the UK face noncompete clauses that prevent them from joining competitors for up to a year after leaving the company. This approach demonstrates the lengths … Read more
WordPress Launches AI Site Builder Amid Company Restructuring WordPress.com has unveiled its new AI-powered site builder, available in early access. This innovative tool is designed to create complete websites, complete with text, layouts, and images generated through an interactive chatbot interface. Despite its capabilities, the builder currently has limitations and is part of broader company … Read more
Anthropic Launches Its Own $200 Monthly Plan Anthropic has introduced a new premium subscription plan for its AI chatbot, Claude, aimed at power users willing to invest in enhanced capabilities. The new “Max” plan features two tiers: a $100 monthly option with significantly higher rate limits and a $200 monthly tier offering even greater usage … Read more
