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SCI & TECHSep 22Tencent unveils AI image model to narrow gap with ByteDance, Alibaba; shares riseSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 22EV Battery Tech 101 : Why VinFast LFP Batteries Are Well - Suited to India HeatThis article explains why VinFast LFP batteries are suitable for India's hot climate. It discusses the technical advantages of this battery type in a specific environmental context.bangladeshsun.com · Bangladesh
SCI & TECHSep 22China breaks ground on the world’s first supercritical CO2 and molten salt energy plantChina has broken ground on the world’s first utility-scale combined supercritical carbon dioxide power generation and molten salt energy storage project, which could help reduce energy waste and improve grid stability. Construction began on the Ruitan demonstration project at China Huaneng’s Bajiao power station in Yantai last week. The project in Shandong province, eastern China, is expected to go into operation next year. During periods when energy demand is low, surplus electricity generated...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 22IonQ and SDT partner to advance quantum computing in South KoreaIonQ and SDT have partnered to further quantum computing advancements in South Korea. This collaboration aims to develop quantum technology in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 22Alibaba steps up AI push with V900 chip, 20 GW data center targetAlibaba is increasing its focus on artificial intelligence with the introduction of its V900 chip and a target for 20 GW data center capacity. This indicates a significant investment in AI infrastructure and development.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 22‘World’s largest untapped energy source’: How waste heat could help Europe end its reliance on gas“We are throwing away energy that we have already paid for."EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 22Worried about an AI apocalypse? Here’s how to think about the risk of doomCommentators say the probability of machines wiping us out ranges from 0 to over 95 per cent. Columnist Jacob Aron explains why you shouldn't trust any of those numbersNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 22Falcon 9 rideshare sales paused as SpaceX winds down flagship vehicle: WSJSpaceX has paused sales for its Falcon 9 rideshare program as the company phases out its flagship vehicle, according to The Wall Street Journal. This decision affects access to space for smaller payloads.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 22Is AI apocalypse talk distracting us from the real threat?News items heralding the AI apocalypse are ubiquitous. The panic started shortly after the ex-Anthropic, ex-OpenAI researcher-turned-whistleblower, Jacob Coxon sounded the alarm on X, writing that AI companies are "racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives.”Coxon’s diagnosis is startling. AI, he wrote, “could kill us all by the end of the decade.” In a shocking turn, Anthropic’s own Evan Hubinger confirmed growing fears when he wrote, “We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans! I personally think it is >10% within the next decade."It’s no surResponsible Statecraft
SCI & TECHSep 22AI staff complain of mental toll over fears of threat to societyTop researchers at Aisi, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind report burnout and stress over developing powerful AIFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 22The Trouble With the Nuclear-AI AnalogyIn humanity’s quest to constrain the dangers from fast-advancing artificial intelligence, many have looked to the most revolutionary technology that preceded it: nuclear weapons. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has called artificial intelligence “far more dangerous than nukes.” Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who assigns The Making of the Atomic Bomb to employees and has likened himself to the Manhattan Project scientist Leo Szilard, describes the most powerful AI models as “weaponizable nuclear materials.” When asked how a technology such as AI can be regulated, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman often references the woForeign Affairs
SCI & TECHSep 2220 countries propose global oversight body to manage AI dangersCountries including Germany, South Africa and Canada suggest international institution to set and enforce standards.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 22Survey discovers six new species from Periyar Tiger Reserve in KeralamFour-day faunal survey records six species previously undocumented in the reserve, including one bird, one butterfly, and four odonate speciesThe Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 22Open-source AI comes of agePolitico Europe
SCI & TECHSep 22AI actres Tilly Norwood glitches during Piers Morgan interviewAn AI actress named Tilly Norwood reportedly experienced glitches during an interview with Piers Morgan. This highlights a technical issue with an artificial intelligence creation.edmontonsun.com · Canada
SCI & TECHSep 22News Corp executive chairman Michael Miller warns unchecked AI is rapidly eroding the truthA media executive warns that unregulated artificial intelligence is quickly undermining factual information. This raises concerns about the integrity of information in the digital age.perthnow.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 22AI actres Tilly Norwood glitches during Piers Morgan interviewAn AI 'actress' named Tilly Norwood reportedly experienced glitches during an interview with Piers Morgan. This highlights the current limitations and developing nature of AI technology in public interactions.edmontonsun.com · Canada
SCI & TECHSep 22 We set the rule : fresh clamp down on data centresNew regulations are being introduced to restrict data centers, indicating a fresh clampdown on their operations. This signifies a policy change impacting the technology infrastructure sector.nynganobserver.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 22Olight Launches PL X GL Weapon - Mounted Tactical Light with Broad Holster Compatibility Dual Beams Instant EdgeOlight has launched a new weapon-mounted tactical light featuring broad holster compatibility, dual beams, and instant edge technology. This product release introduces a new accessory for firearms.bostonstar.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 22Northrop Grumman To Deliver New Space Domain Awareness Prototype SatelliteNorthrop Grumman is set to deliver a new prototype satellite designed for space domain awareness. This delivery signifies advancements in space technology for surveillance purposes.eurasiareview.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 22California and Texas Announce Restrictions on Data Center DevelopmentCalifornia and Texas have announced new restrictions on data center development, indicating regulatory changes impacting the technology infrastructure sector in these states. This could influence the growth and operation of tech companies.businessinsider.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 22Reporter Notebook : Congress faces a crisis that the AI godfather warns it may not be ready to addressCongress is reportedly confronting a crisis that a prominent AI figure believes it is unprepared to tackle, highlighting concerns about legislative readiness for emerging technological challenges.foxwilmington.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 22Jamie Dimon says hyperscaler AI spending could hit $1 trillion next yearJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says AI spending across the hyperscaler ecosystem could reach $1 trillion next year as investment continues to surge.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 22 We set the rule : fresh clamp down on data centresNew regulations are being imposed on data centers, indicating a fresh effort to control or manage their operations. This development signals a shift in policy concerning data infrastructure.moreechampion.com.au · Australia