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Slalom Appoints Dan Garrison to Lead Enterprise AI Strategy as Chief AI Officer
Corporate Power

Slalom Appoints Dan Garrison to Lead Enterprise AI Strategy as Chief AI Officer

Slalom names Dan Garrison Chief AI Officer to spearhead its AI strategy, aiming to drive practical enterprise AI adoption and align technology with business transformation.

Google Explores Silicon-Carbon Battery Technology for Future Pixel Phones
Big Tech

Google Explores Silicon-Carbon Battery Technology for Future Pixel Phones

Google is reportedly evaluating silicon-carbon battery technology to enhance future Pixel devices with greater capacity and faster charging despite concerns about battery longevity.

Pony AI and Uber to Launch Over 2,000 Robotaxis Across Multiple European Cities
Corporate Power

Pony AI and Uber to Launch Over 2,000 Robotaxis Across Multiple European Cities

Pony AI and Uber expand their collaboration to introduce more than 2,000 autonomous robotaxis in Europe, building on initial services and aiming for further Middle East deployment.

Jellyfish Swarms Force Shutdown of French Nuclear Reactor for Second Consecutive Year
Energy & Climate

Jellyfish Swarms Force Shutdown of French Nuclear Reactor for Second Consecutive Year

A northern French nuclear plant halted operations again after jellyfish clogged cooling pumps, highlighting growing risks to infrastructure amid climate change.

India Advances Domestic Semiconductor Production and AI Infrastructure to Boost Technology Leadership
Trade & Tariffs

India Advances Domestic Semiconductor Production and AI Infrastructure to Boost Technology Leadership

India is strengthening its semiconductor manufacturing and AI capabilities through major investments and infrastructure expansion, aiming to become a global hub in chip design and indigenous AI development.

Bitcoin Miners Redirect Capacity as AI Data Center Demand Surges
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Miners Redirect Capacity as AI Data Center Demand Surges

Public Bitcoin miners have reduced their mining power faster than the network average, shifting resources toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.

New Utility Tools Aim to Lower EV Charging Costs for Low-Income and Renters
Energy & Climate

New Utility Tools Aim to Lower EV Charging Costs for Low-Income and Renters

Two clean energy nonprofits released a Utility Brief and Playbook to help utilities design affordable EV charging programs that address the “renter’s penalty.

Genesis Launches GV80 Hybrid with Advanced EV-Like Drive and Enhanced Efficiency
Energy & Climate

Genesis Launches GV80 Hybrid with Advanced EV-Like Drive and Enhanced Efficiency

Genesis introduces its first hybrid model, the GV80 HEV, featuring a new 2.5 Turbo Hybrid system that promises quieter driving and significantly improved fuel efficiency.

Chinese EVs Reach Record Share in Europe Despite High Import Tariffs
Energy & Climate

Chinese EVs Reach Record Share in Europe Despite High Import Tariffs

Chinese electric vehicles now capture over 14% of Europe’s battery EV market, pushing local manufacturers and regulators to reconsider tariffs and market strategies.

India Advances Multilingual AI to Enhance Inclusive Public Service Delivery
AI & Tech Regulation

India Advances Multilingual AI to Enhance Inclusive Public Service Delivery

India’s government collaborates on voice-first AI tools to expand multilingual access, aiming for citizen-centric governance and improved public service communication.