The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released strict new emissions limits on March 20, 2024, for cars built from 2027 through 2032. The final rule for Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards caps a process that started almost a year earlier, when the Biden administration first proposed groundbreaking regulations that would essentially require automakers
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The sound of generators is a common feature of many Nigerian major cities, underscoring a harsh reality: reliable electricity is a luxury in the country. But beyond the inconvenience, the lack of consistent power supply has a profound human cost, impacting everything from health to education and livelihoods. For business owners like
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"The EU’s AI Act needs to be closely monitored to avoid overburdening innovative AI developers... with unnecessary red tape," one industry body warns. Europe's growing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) landscape is highly competitive, but additional regulation could stifle innovation, a new study has found. The report by Copenhagen Economics said that there
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E-hailing operator, Bolt, has unveiled a driver partner rewards programme in a move to recognise and reward high-quality ride-hailing experiences provided by driver partners. According to a statement, the programme is designed to acknowledge the outstanding service and dedication of driver-partners who consistently deliver exceptional experiences to passengers. Bolt stated that drivers
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Nvidia unveiled its latest family of chips for powering artificial intelligence, as it seeks to consolidate its position as the major supplier to the AI frenzy. "We need bigger GPUs. So ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to a very, very big GPU," said CEO Jensen Huang at
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The global ocean is difficult to explore—the common refrain is that we know less about the deep ocean than we do about the surface of the moon. Australian company Advanced Navigation wants to change that with a pint-sized autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that it hopes will become the maritime equivalent
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Until recently, bespoke tailoring — clothing made to a customer’s individual specifications — was the only way to have garments that provided the perfect fit for your physique. For most people, the cost of custom tailoring is prohibitive. But the invention of active fibers and innovative knitting processes is changing
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Since ChatGPT dropped in the fall of 2022, everyone and their donkey has tried their hand at prompt engineering—finding a clever way to phrase your query to a large language model (LLM) or AI art or video generator to get the best results or sidestep protections. The Internet is replete with
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Consultative engineering is a powerful approach that emphasizes collaboration, expertise, and strategic thinking to address complex technical challenges. This holistic method goes beyond traditional engineering practices, focusing on understanding the unique needs of clients and providing tailored solution. In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, businesses face complex challenges that require innovative
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Scientists at the University of Florida have pioneered a method for using semiconductor technology to manufacture processors that significantly enhance the efficiency of transmitting vast amounts of data across the globe. The innovation, featured on the current cover of the journal Nature Electronics, is poised to transform the landscape of
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