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Heuristics in AI have huge potential but they are not always 100% right. Heuristics are shortcuts to solutions. The idea of heuristic methods in AI is based on cognitive science or the study of how humans think. Indeed, humans use heuristics all the time to make decisions and solve problems. Likewise, heuristic algorithms are often used in AI to get a computer to find an approximate solution instead of an exact solution. Heuristics don’t always lead to a lower cost. However, those that don’t overestimate the true…

Better wind forecasting can save American consumers millions of dollars a year on their collective utility bills, a new study finds. Wind energy costs have already plummeted thanks to more efficient turbines, but there’s still a major hurdle to overcome when it comes to renewable energy: intermittency. Unlike coal and gas-fired power plants, wind and solar farms can only churn out as much electricity as the weather will allow. So, accurate weather forecasts are crucial for utilities to be able to plan how much wind…