The King has said the advent of AI could be “no less important” than the harnessing of electricity, the splitting of the atom and the discovery of fire. His Majesty called AI “one of the greatest technological leaps in the history of human endeavour” and compared efforts to control the rise of powerful AI systems to the fight against climate change. He said world leaders must “similarly address the risk of AI” to how the international community “has sought to tackle climate change”.
How you can change the world – with Blockchain technology
Have you ever considered donating money to a charity – but then you didn’t? Because you were afraid your money would be wasted or not really helping people in need? There is a problem of trust and transparency.
This is where Blockchain comes in. Blockchain is not only about “Bitcoins” – it is a technology that creates full transparency of money flows. It helps us actually see where our money goes and what impact it creates for people in need. Blockchain technology can help us create the change we wish to see in the world – at the tip of a finger. Nearly 1 billion people in the world have no access to electricity. Rebecca’s mission is to end energy poverty and improve lives in emerging markets by unlocking the potential of clean energy and digitalization while contributing to 14 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
She is co-founder and CMO of PineBerry, a German-Kenyan social business providing an “Everything-as-a-Service” platform for scaling energy access in emerging markets. Rebecca is also President and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at the Alliance for Rural Electrification in Belgium, promoting a sustainable decentralized renewable energy industry for the 21st century.
With her background in Strategic Marketing, Corporate Communications and IT Management, Rebecca entered the rural electrification space in 2016. In the past years, she deepened her digitalization and off-grid expertise mostly from an entrepreneurial point of view but also on an institutional level as a researcher at the University of Neu-Ulm in Germany. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community
Biden unveils U.S. government’s first-ever AI executive order
CNBC’s Eamon Javers joins ‘Squawk Box’ with the latest news out of the White House.
Glass CPUs are Coming
The improvements of glass vs. organic CPU substrates for computer chips.
Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Discover the foundational technology behind cryptocurrencies and its potential to transform industries. In this video, we break down the basics of blockchain, a decentralized ledger that securely records transactions across a network of computers. Explore key components, immutability, transparency, and real-world applications. Join us at Smart Contracts Simplified for insightful content on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology!
Microsoft CEO Unravels ChatGPT, Ethical AI & Going Bust | Insider News
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadela sat down with Axel Springer’s CEO Mathias Döpfner to discuss AI and the partnership of Microsoft and Open AI.
Solar Panels On My Net Zero Home … Still Worth It?
Are solar panels on your home worth it? And did I go too far this time? Well, I’ve shared my experiences living with solar panels on my previous home for five years now. Including the pros and cons of it. I just moved into my new factory built home with the goal of achieving net zero energy, which means more solar.
I’ve experienced going solar twice within five years. Both with the same solar installer, in the same state… but with very different houses. How did I go about sizing my solar panel system to try and hit that net zero target before I actually lived here? And what challenges did we run into… because there were some challenges. Hopefully you’ll find something to take away from this if you’re considering solar for yourself.
The REAL Fight Over AI Music – Ft. CEO of Spotify and Grimes
Artificial intelligence is changing how music gets made – and how musicians get paid. AI is letting people clone artists’ voices, create completely new songs as fake collaborations, generate lyrics in seconds, even produce full tracks just by typing in a few words. It’s all causing some to say AI will be “the death of music.” Technology causes turning points in history. And I think we’re in one right now for music. The stakes are high: If we get this wrong, we could jeopardize how human musicians make money and art. But if we get it right, we have an opportunity to leap ahead in how we as humans get to express ourselves. To really understand what’s happening with AI music, you need to understand how the music industry ALREADY works – and how it could be changing. In this video, I took a deep dive into that topic with the help of two people right in the thick of it: The artist Grimes and CEO of Spotify Daniel Ek.
How Micron’s Building Biggest U.S. Chip Fab, Despite China Ban
Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix are responsible for making 90% of the world’s DRAM memory chips, and Micron is the only one based in the U.S. That’s made it the latest target of bans from China. Yet Micron is spending $115 billion to build the biggest chip project in U.S. history. CNBC visited Micron in Idaho and talked to Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York to hear about the new fabs. We also asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer about Micron ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Should The U.S. Bury Its Power Lines?
Burying power lines is an expensive but sure-fire way to practically eliminate the risk of utility-caused wildfires, which have devastated towns across California. PG&E, the nation’s largest utility, has been found liable for numerous wildfires in the state. In an effort to prevent future disasters, the utility is planning to underground 10,000 miles of distribution lines in fire-prone areas, including 2,100 miles through 2026. But it’s not cheap. PGE’s plan would likely cost tens of billions of dollars, to be paid for by customers through their utility bills. This is causing some to advocate for cheaper, alternate options such as insulating power lines, though PG&E maintains that undergrounding is by far the safer bet. The path forward will be at least partially determined in November, when PG&E’s regulator, the California Public Utilities Commission, votes on the utility’s proposed four-year budget.