Norwegian startup trains AI to predict natural disasters

Norwegianstartup7Analytics has secured 4mn to help predict the next big flood or landslide. The Bergen-based outfittrainsmachine learningalgorithms on vast quantities of data on everything from weather to land use. The AI then learns to predict how natural disasters will unfold with metre-scale accuracy. These insights are displayed on a dashboard. Businesses and governments can use the platform to gauge the risks to individual assets like buildings or roads. 40% off TNW Conference!...

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 235 words · Matthew Shaw

TAKE NOTICE: Ranger Suarez Has The Biggest Balls In MLB And Possibly On Earth

On the mound for the Mets -Adrian Houser. Good on those Mets, who just lost two in a row to the Phillies in Citi field. Solid effort all around, team! Now you know him as (currently) the best pitcher in baseball. This was the last time he took the mound. Another Ranger Suarez start, another big sack 0 ER Cy Young worthy performance. The dude has been straight up DOMINANT....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Angelica Mills

The Official Barstool 2024 PGA Championship At Valhalla Betting Preview

It’s time for major championship golf baby! Welcome to PGA Championship week, the red-headed stepchild of golf’s major championships. This year’s edition brings us to Valhalla Golf Club, located in Louisville, Kentucky. Valhalla was founded as a Jack Nicklaus design in 1986 of all years. This is the 4th PGA Championship held here, having also hosted in 1996, 2000, and 2014. It also hosted the 2008 Ryder Cup, where the Americans rolled the Europeans 16....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 373 words · James Johnson

TNW Podcast: Janis Putrams on robotic wind turbine care; a massive raise for self-driving AI tech and more supercomputers

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May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 19 words · Timothy Griffin

Unlike Intel, TSMC isn’t sold on ASML’s new chipmaking machines

According to ASML, these machines can manufacture chips that are both faster and more energy efficient. Theyreportedlycost about 350mn compared to the 200mn of the companys regular EUV machines. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Instead, it could rely on the companys existing EUV equipment. Meanwhile, Intel hasreportedlysecured the majority of ASMLs latest equipment. Production will begin in 2027. These are microprocessor units that control multiple vehicle systems, such as windows, brakes, and windshield wipers....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · James Mata

Booking.com joins tech giants as ‘gatekeeper’ under EU competition rules

The goal is to tackle monopolising practices. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. We anticipated todays decision. The addition of Booking to the list followed the Dutch companys self-assessment, submitted on March 1. The obligations include the ban of targeted advertising outside of the gatekeepers core platform. Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com transformed the travel accommodation industry. Its current market capstandsat $127.05bn (117.7bn). Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Chris Brown

Einride starts building ‘world’s largest’ autonomous trucking network in Dubai

The firm will use hundreds of Einrideselectric trucksto haul containers around the shipyard. Starting next year, DP World will start using autonomous trucks alongside those piloted by humans. 40% off TNW Conference! This includes electric and autonomous fleets, an intelligent software platform, and charging infrastructure. Einride buys its electric trucks from third-parties like Volvo and Scania. The startup then fits these haulers with anAI-powered digital operating system. Dubbed Saga, it analyses the best routes and optimises energy consumption....

May 14, 2024 · 2 min · 311 words · Tammy Rocha

Europe, meet Claude: Anthropic’s ChatGPT rival finally available in the EU

Starting today, users in Europe can access Claude, Amazon-backed AI startup Anthropics proper ChatGPT contender. However, others have also been busy honing their craft and algorithms. However, today we finally got to try out the ChatGPT rival for ourselves. (The API has been available to developers for a couple of months.) It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The main thing we can say after playing around for less than an hour is that it is fast....

May 14, 2024 · 2 min · 237 words · Angela Hall

PGA Championship Preview, and Alistair Docherty Joins

Alistair Docherty joins the show fresh off his T2 finish at the Myrtle Beach Classic to discuss the life-changing week, what it means for his golf career, Kevin Kisner lighting a fire under him, and more. Before Alistair, we dive into Rorys win at Wells Fargo, Scotties preparation for the PGA, goatee Tiger Woods, Nelly Kordas winning streak coming to an end, Palm Springs, we preview the PGA Championship, and much more....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Cassandra Bradford

Portnoy, Nadu, Vibbs Vs. The New York Knicks: The Battle Of The Century

This trio is ready to go to war. The Pacers have stunk all season the game after a big win. Nadu was made for these moments. He’s a man of honor, and tonight his light will shine the brightest. Will Barstool’s Big 3 be called skells? Watch the stream tonight @ 8:00pm and follow along with the drama of Hicks vs Knicks / Rico vs Nadu

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 66 words · Katherine Ware

Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev gets 5 years prison time for money laundering

Tornado Cash is an open-source, decentralised crypto mixer that runs on Ethereum networks. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Unfortunately, it also helped the North Koreans successfully launder stolen money. I cannot comprehend two things, Pertsevsaidin his closing remarks during the trial. The fact that I am responsible for abuse of Tornado Cash by someone else. The second thing is prison time as punishment of any amount. I dont see how it will help me, or anyone else, or victims....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Jeffrey Lutz

When It Comes To The Celtics Playoff Run The Only Thing That Matters Is Wins, Regardless Of How They Look

Take care of your shit, do your best to stay healthy, and move on. You know, shit like this It’s an easy way to go viral and get some engagement. It’s wild to watch in real time. Those are true statements. But I’m sorry, so what? Do you get extra wins depending on who you play? That’s kind of how the playoff seeding works. Which brings us to Game 4....

May 14, 2024 · 4 min · 793 words · Annette Macias

EU’s JEDI supercomputer most energy efficient HPC system in the world

The EU talks a big game when it comes to the green transition. Data centres consume massive amounts of energy. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Nvidia for the HPC win, again The Green500 is a ranking from the biannual Top500 list. JEDI is based on Nvidias GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip, which combines both its GPU and CPU architectures. At least, until the next one comes online, because always in motion is the future....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Jeremy Jones