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US Army seeks industry input on AI bill of materials

August 16, 2023
AUGUSTA, Ga. — U.S. Army officials are seeking industry input on a fledgling initiative that would require companies to disclose the provenance of their artificial intelligence algorithms. Under the AI bill of materials, or AI BOM, effort, prospective contractors would be asked to provide the service an inside look at their digital ingredients and supply chain. It would resemble software bill of…
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Waymo starts taking fares for SF robotaxis after state approval

August 16, 2023
Waymo received final approval to operate its driverless taxis in California last week and will start charging for its driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco starting Monday, August 21. Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission issued its final approval allowing Google’s Waymo and GM’s Cruise driverless taxi services to operate 24/7 in the state. Both companies currently…
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Turbine blades for the first US utility-scale offshore wind farm have arrived

August 16, 2023
Wind turbine blades and nacelles have arrived for South Fork Wind, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in US federal waters. South Fork’s wind turbine components have landed at the port of New London, Connecticut, and installation is expected to start this summer. Danish wind giant Ørsted, which is jointly developing South Fork with energy provider Eversource, announced yesterday that…
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CATL reveals 'Superfast Charging Battery,' boasts 250 mi range with 10-min charge

August 16, 2023
In what it’s calling the world’s first, battery giant CATL (and major Tesla supplier) revealed its new “Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery” at a product launch event Wednesday. CATL says its new fast-charging LFP battery is capable of adding 248 miles range (400km) with a 10-minute charge. CATLs new fast-charging LFP battery is equipped with in-house technology, including fast ion…
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