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• [New] By addressing potential pitfalls, leveraging the power of collaboration, and prioritizing responsible AI development, Google has the potential to unlock transformative innovations that shape the future of technology, user experiences, and the global landscape. GizChina Media
• [New] Recognizing the transformative potential of AI in shaping tomorrow's computing platforms and devices, Google is establishing a new division called Platforms & Devices. GizChina Media
• [New] With quantum technologies poised to disrupt industries, transform economies, and address global challenges, the EU stands ready to lead the way in harnessing its transformative potential. Quantum Flagship
• [New] NHTSA will monitor the deployment of hydrogen vehicles and how consumers are replacing parts of the fuel system. Justia Regulation Tracker
• [New] Influential industry groups are urging governments to push adoption of the legal entity identifier (LEI) system, arguing wider uptake could cut trade costs by US$100bn and widen access to financing for smaller companies. Global Trade Review (GTR)
• [New] Public awareness of the increased future value of rooftop solar could spur greater adoption of the technology, which in turn could accelerate efforts to decarbonize the power-generation system in the United States and globally. Futurity
• [New] The focus on infrastructure and technology is expected to propel India to stay on the curve of technological innovation, consolidate and solidify its position in the global supply chain. Economic Times
• [New] In the coming years, solar panel installations are predicted to substantially increase in the United States to meet the soaring electricity demand, driven particularly by data centers, electric vehicles, and heating / cooling systems. KGI Research Singapore
• [New] The World Bank Group will work to connect 250 million people to electricity through distributed renewable energy systems or the distribution grid while the African Development Bank Group will support an additional 50 million people. World Bank
• [New] To win opportunities from China's US$ 2 trillion ICT spending in the next four years, ICT vendors should partner with ICT industry leaders to leverage technology to scale their digital business. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] As enterprises seek to thrive in the digital business era, the next focus will be on leveraging technology to scale the digital business. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] Farm Credit Canada should continue to pursue opportunities to support agri-food and agribusiness, including through venture capital investment, and further deployment of technologies to mitigate climate change. Canada Coop
• [New] South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries is forming a partnership with Seaborg, a Danish start-up pursuing next-generation nuclear technologies, and together they plan to develop floating nuclear power plant barges using Compact Molten Salt Reactor technology developed by Seaborg. The Maritime Executive
• [New] Over three million Romanians will gain access to electronic public services, while at least 30 state institutions will adopt advanced technologies to securely exchange data. www.euractiv.com
• [New] Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader dedicated to building an inclusive and sustainable global commerce ecosystem, announced that it will establish a new Digital Business Centre in Malaysia, with a focus on tapping local tech talent to drive its global businesses. FinExtra
• [New] Scientists expect environmental changes such as warming oceans, rising sea levels, frequency and intensity of floods and droughts, and ocean acidification to increase with continued shifts in the planet's climate system. NOAA
• [New] Investments in research and development, infrastructure development, and public engagement will be key factors in shaping the success of Hyperloop Train systems worldwide. MarkWide Research
• [New] The banking sector, as a major part of China's green financial system, undertakes significant responsibility for green finance while also confronting the opportunities and requirements of digital transformation. MDPI
• [New] Europe must seize the opportunity to become a global leader in the industrial internet, capitalizing on the potential of emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and 5G Standalone connectivity. IBM Newsroom
• [New] The statement from the technology leaders asserts that Europe has the potential to lead the industrial internet globally by harnessing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G Standalone connectivity. investing.com
• Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in recent years has provided threat actors with sophisticated new tools to perpetrate attacks. Islamabad Post
• Some industry groups and local officials are dissatisfied with EPA's new rules, questioning the economic burden placed on water systems and manufacturers and predicting that certain manufacturing industries will seek residence in countries with less stringent environmental protections. JD Supra
• The Security Credential Management System will allow industry to design connected vehicles while following harmonized standards between Canada and the United States, and reduce manufacturing costs. Transport Canada

Last updated: 22 April 2024