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Microsoft’s AI language interpreter could be boon for cybercriminals
Microsoft unveiled a new Teams AI interpreter on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The program can replicate a user’s voice in near-real-time in nine different languages. The company said it plans to expand to 31 different languages in the future. The languages reportedly range from English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. The feature… -
Jaguar rebrands with new logo, ad and no cars in sight
British car manufacturer Jaguar is rolling out a rebrand complete with a new logo. The new look and the colorful promotional video that came with it have many online criticizing the move. The rebrand comes as Jaguar sales have declined in the U.S. and the brand pivots to ultra-luxury electric vehicles. Jaguar’s 30-second promotional video,… -
China activates world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine
The world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine has officially been switched on in China. With blades reaching heights comparable to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the turbine boasts an energy capacity of 15 megawatts – enough to supply electricity to approximately 160,000 households. This new onshore model more than doubles the power rating of its… -
Coca-Cola’s AI-generated ad draws criticism for not using human artists
Is artificial intelligence the future of marketing? Coca-Cola is the latest company to release an AI-generated ad and now the company is getting some backlash for it online. The Christmas-themed promotion called “The Holiday Magic is Coming” was meant to pay homage to a 1995 commercial from the brand featuring similar visuals, but with human… -
World’s first ag emissions tax, includes livestock flatulence
Denmark is introducing the world’s first tax aimed at agricultural emissions, such as cow flatulence. This comes as part of an agreement finalized Monday, Nov. 18 between the Danish government and farmers, industry groups and environmentalists. The new tax looks to address the farming sector, which is the country’s largest source of carbon pollution. Starting… -
How unmanned helicopters are aiming to save pilots’ lives in US
An unmanned helicopter, which its creator claims will revolutionize everything from spraying crops to fighting fires all while saving lives, is taking flight. As revealed on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the so-called Sprayhawk needs no pilot. Developed by the U.S. startup Rotor, the helicopter relies on AI, sensors and communications systems, allowing a user to operate… -
Solar power reportedly costs Californians billions, supporters say it saves money
California’s rooftop solar industry is the subject of a debate over its financial impact on utility customers. While critics claim this renewable energy source is adding billions in costs, supporters argue it instead saves all ratepayers money. A report released in August by a California state agency estimated that this trend could add $8.5 billion… -
Biden administration requests $100B for disaster relief after hurricanes
The Biden administration is calling for bipartisan action and urging Congress to quickly pass a nearly $100 billion disaster relief spending bill. Around $40 billion of the money requested will go to FEMA’s disaster relief fund as Americans in the Southeast are still cleaning up from major back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Further, $24 billion… -
Corners cut, data falsified at GE Vernova plant that manufactured failed turbine
Debris from a shattered turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind farm may be done washing ashore, but fallout from the incident is still impacting the company behind the project. Allegations of rushed manufacturing and falsified quality data by turbine manufacturer GE Vernova have led to layoffs, suspensions, and ongoing investigations. Fiberglass shards and other remnants… -
Trump team seeks to ease regulations on self-driving cars
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is looking to relax federal regulations for self-driving cars, a move that could reshape the transportation landscape. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is poised to benefit from these changes, as his company has bet big on autonomous vehicle technology. Trump’s transition team is exploring legislative measures to ease restrictions on deploying self-driving… -
9 lawsuits filed against NYC’s congestion pricing plan
New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin Jan. 5, 2025, is under fire from nine lawsuits filed by unions, state governments and advocacy groups. Opponents argue the tolls are unfair, financially burdensome and lack proper environmental review. Supporters claim the plan is essential for reducing traffic, cutting pollution and modernizing public transit. New… -
World’s top polluting cities unveiled by Al Gore, Climate TRACE at COP29
At the United Nation’s annual climate summit, COP29, experts unveiled a list of the world’s top polluting cities, with data revealing the massive impact of urban emissions on global climate challenges. The findings come from Climate TRACE, a coalition co-founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. The group uses satellite and ground-based observations combined… -
‘Tiger King’s’ Joe Exotic pens letter to Trump asking for pardon, role in cabinet
Joe Exotic has asked President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon and for a role in his new cabinet. Exotic shared the letter he wrote to Trump from prison with RadarOnline. “Everyone hopes you keep the promises you made during your campaign, which include pardoning everyone sooner than later in January 2025. Some of those very…
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