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• Hands-On Experience with Leading MPC and Blockchain Technology: Participants will gain firsthand experience with cutting-edge MPC and blockchain technology, positioning them at the forefront of innovation and technological advancement. CryptoPotato
• The Apple Vision Pro offers promises of being the gateway to spatial computing, which could be a big shift in how people use technology in the future. AppleInsider Forums
• Envisaging a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 55.1% from 2024 to 2030, the global 5G core market's momentum is underpinned by escalating demand for cutting-edge 5G technologies and the exponential growth in interconnected devices. Yahoo Finance
• Nvidia pledged $30 million in technology contributions for the next two years, saying that the pilot program with the NSF will play a significant role in fueling new AI innovation across the U.S. amid a global AI race. Coingeek
• Future of renewable energy The future of renewable energy looks promising and is expected to play a crucial role in global energy systems. statetimes
• The proposed regulatory amendments on TC's Road Safety Forward Regulatory Plan will allow industry to introduce new innovative technologies at a more rapid pace than is currently possible, thereby further supporting industry's competitiveness and Canada's economic recovery. Transport Canada
• EVE Energy will supply Lithium Iron Phosphate battery cells for Wartsila's GridSolv Quantum energy storage system, a fully integrated modular and compact solution that supports the integration of storage into electricity grids and the increase of renewable energy. Wartsila.com
• EOS Australia has announced a deal with Diehl Defence, Germany, under which EOS will supply its advanced Slinger anti-drone system. Army Recognition
• The UK's approach to artificial intelligence has become too narrowly focused on AI safety and the threats the technology could pose, rather than its benefits. The Guardian
• Digital twins are a prime example of the potential of new technologies: the concept of a digital twin has existed in various forms since early space exploration, where it was referred to as a mirrored system and first used by Nasa nearly 50 years ago to rescue the Apollo 13 mission. New Statesman
• China introduced rules on generative AI last year, while US President Joe Biden issued an executive order regulating the technology, but the EU's law is the most comprehensive, with binding rules on a wide range of issues from risk to copyright. Tech Xplore
• AI, cognitive computing, and cloud applications will be their greatest areas of investment in digital operations over the next three years. Supply & Demand Chain Executive
• A House of Lords committee has said the UK Government's approach to AI has become too narrowly focused on safety and is neglecting the opportunities the technology offers. UKAuthority
• Artificial Intelligence will not be a mass destroyer of jobs and human workers will learn to work with new technologies. BBC News
• Supernova says that its focus in 2025 will be on materials development for specific industrial applications, as well as the industrialization of the product ecosystem, with the first beta systems set to be installed in 2024. DEVELOP3D
• Canada's expertise in small nuclear could put it on the world map, as a leader in clean electricity generation and a major exporter of new technology. The Picton Gazette
• The DVSA DVSA role, including as a regulator, will evolve in the future as new technology, such as connected and autonomous vehicles, seek access to the UK's roads. GOV.UK
• There is a focus on finding solutions for hard-to-abate sectors and on developing new energy technologies and services with the potential for global deployment to maximise climate benefits and promote Finland's economic competitiveness. IEA
• Embracing reuse systems presents an opportunity to reduce plastic pollution by 30% by 2040 and potentially decrease greenhouse gas emissions from packaging production by a staggering 80%. Pressenza
• 3D printing technology is continuously gaining adoption and utilization in various industries, with annual growth expected to accelerate rapidly, including a significant surge anticipated in 2024. 3D Printing Industry
• Apple and other phone manufacturers are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into their devices, and it might be that the glass rectangle remains the best way of interfacing with technology, even if the technology itself changes. The Independent
• Australian government and businesses should take the opportunity to do more than just use generative AI but to develop an Australian version of the technology, using local, high-quality data with strong privacy standards. Canberra CityNews
• The use of artificial intelligence technology is expected to skyrocket in 2024 but experts warn of potential risks and the need for an Australian made version. Canberra CityNews

Last updated: 05 February 2024