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A company co-founded by Bill Gates is about to start building next-generation nuclear power plants in the US.Chris Levesque, CEO of TerraPower, told the Financial Times that his firm will start building at a site near a coal plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming in June, even if it hasn't received a construction permit from regulators by then.The company plans to bring the nuclear plant online in 2030, he added.TerraPower, which has raised $1 billion from backers, will use liquid sodium rather than water to cool its Natrium…

Generative AI (GenAI) represents a significant leap in artificial intelligence, enabling the creation of novel and realistic data, from text and audio to images and code. While this innovation holds immense potential, it also raises critical concerns regarding data security and privacy. This article delves into the technical aspects of GenAI and its impact on data security, exploring potential vulnerabilities and potential mitigation strategies and the need for collaborative efforts to ensure responsible and ethical…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and philanthropist Bill Gates held a dialogue centred around harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for the greater good of the public.The leaders expressed their shared commitment to sectors that hold the potential to enhance the planet and uplift millions worldwide. "A wonderful meeting indeed! Always a delight to discuss sectors which will make our planet better and empower millions of people across the globe," said Prime Minister Modi in a post on X. The two also discussed…

Microsoft Co-founder and phillanthropist Bill Gates on Thursday said that a lot of fantastic work is going on in the field of Artificial Intelligence adding that country is poised to a lot of the leadership work in the sphere of Artificial Intelligence.In an interview with ANI, Bill Gates said, "Well, there's a lot of fantastic AI work going on in this country. You have innovators like Nandan Nilekani who's taking all that digital work and saying, OK, how does AI make that even better? You have groups like Wadhwani. You…

Microsoft cofounder and former chief executive officer Bill Gates on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed artificial intelligence for public good, digital public infrastructure and women-led development, among other things.“It is always inspiring to meet with @narendramodi and there was a lot to discuss. We talked about AI for public good; DPI; women-led development; innovation in agriculture, health, and climate adaptation; and how we can take lessons from India to the world,” Gates said in a post on X…

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, said the foundation is proud to be a partner in India’s unique effort in promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality with the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality.The alliance was launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year and its logo and website were unveiled in Delhi on Wednesday. The Gates Foundation was an early partner in the alliance.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering…

Gang crime spurred residents living near Mid-City in the 1980s to erect gates to separate their tree-lined Los Angeles neighborhood from a stretch of Pico Boulevard.Today, the gates act as a barrier between Pico’s auto shops, beauty salons and low-rise apartment buildings and Country Club Park, a neighborhood to the north that’s known for its Craftsman and Tudor Revival homes and expansive lawns.Country Club Park residents say the gates create a pleasant, park-like area that draws dog-walkers and strollers from across…

The CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has a message: Hey billionaires, give away more of your money to address inequality and do it soon. Mark Suzman made the call in his annual letter released Thursday that led with the story of Chuck Feeney, a billionaire whose philanthropy inspired Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Melinda French-Gates. Feeney, who died in October, made a fortune through duty free stores and gave away $8 billion during his life, much of it anonymously. “He showed us all how the actions of…

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is pumping $3.5 million into C16 Biosciences, the Y Combinator-backed company fermenting alternatives to the environmentally destructive palm oil business. The Gates grant comes alongside a $1 million check from Elemental Excelerator, a nonprofit accelerator that backs climate tech “with deep community impact.” You can find palm oil pretty much everywhere — in soaps and biofuels as well as chocolates and instant ramen. While the industry’s given itself…

The robotics industry loves a good, healthy debate. Of late, one of the most intense ones centers around humanoid robots. It’s been a big topic for decades, of course, but the recent proliferation of startups like 1X and Figure — along with projects from more established companies like Tesla — have put humanoids back in the spotlight. Proponents of the form factor point out that we’ve built our world to fit ourselves, so it makes sense that we would build robots like ourselves to fit it. There are also certain…