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As COP29 nears its mid-point in Baku, Azerbaijan, Carbon Brief has hosted a webinar to answer questions on everything from climate finance to private planes. Often referred to as the “finance COP”, 65,000 people have travelled to the Azeri capital for the second largest-ever UN climate summit. Many questions asked during the webinar focused on […]

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David Maher serves as Intertrust’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. With over 30 years of experience in trusted distributed systems, secure systems, and risk management Dave has led R&D efforts and held key leadership positions across the company’s subsidiaries. He was past president of Seacert Corporation, a Certificate Authority for digital media and IoT, […]

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AI has come a long way in visual perception and language processing. However, these abilities are not enough for building systems that can interact with the physical world. Humans handle objects or make controlled movements using the sense of touch. We feel texture, sense temperature, and gauge weight to guide each action with accuracy. This […]

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week COP29 kicks off AGENDA FIGHT: The UN’s COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan got off to a shaky start on Monday. The host nation attempted to repeat the UAE’s COP28 day-one “win” by pushing through a deal […]
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Did you know that in 2022, fires in commercial properties caused over $3.7 billion in damages? Data from the U.S. Fire Administration shows a 23% increase in dollar losses over the past decade. Given these alarming statistics, property owners and managers must find ways to mitigate such risks. Preventing fires not only minimizes threats but […]

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The quest to develop robots that can reliably navigate complex environments has long been hindered by a fundamental limitation: most robotic vision systems essentially go blind in challenging weather conditions. From autonomous vehicles struggling in dense fog to rescue robots hampered by smoke-filled buildings, these limitations have represented a critical vulnerability in robotics applications where […]

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NTT DATA’s latest Global GenAI Report, based on an expansive survey of 2,307 executives across 34 countries, provides an in-depth look at how Generative AI (GenAI) is redefining business landscapes in 2025. With respondents spanning 12 industries—including automotive, banking, healthcare, and manufacturing—this report sheds light on the transformative potential and challenges of GenAI as organizations […]

I woke up with a specific word that keeps spinning around my head – right before it reaches the point of my tongue, when I speak. “SOVEREIGNTY” From the Sacred Sites of Australia to Turtle Island. ALL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES strive for the freedom to govern ourselves, be self autonomous, and decide our own futures. That […]

As I wind down from day 4 of COP29, I can’t help but feel many mixed emotions about our future as humans. I’ve filled my days here with as much as possible. I’ve been trying to go to press conferences with climate justice activist leaders and the International Indigenous People’s Forum sessions, while also trying […]

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. Key developments Voices from China ‘TRUE MULTILATERILIAM’: Although not attending COP29 in person, Chinese president Xi Jinping issued a call for the global south to “work together to […]

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AI in healthcare is causing a revolution in how clinicians document, analyze, and make decisions. Two key breakthroughs leading this change are AI-powered medical scribes and Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS). These technologies are boosting productivity and have an impact on patient outcomes for the better, changing the healthcare scene. AI Scribes: Redefining Clinical Documentation […]

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Jarek Kutylowski is the founder and CEO of DeepL, an advanced AI-powered translation tool known for its impressive accuracy and natural-sounding translations. DeepL is on a mission to break down language barriers for businesses everywhere. Over 100,000 businesses and governments and millions of individuals in 228 global markets trust DeepL’s Language AI platform for human-like […]

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The scratchpad technique fundamentally changes how we interact with Large Language Models (LLMs). Unlike traditional prompting where we simply state our request and hope for the best, the scratchpad technique creates a structured thought process that both you and the LLM can follow. Consider this common scenario: When asking an LLM to analyze customer purchase […]

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DeepL, a global leader in Language AI, has launched DeepL Voice, a cutting-edge voice translation tool designed to facilitate seamless communication across languages. With an estimated valuation of $2 billion, DeepL has earned its place as a premier provider of language solutions for enterprises and individuals alike. This latest product, DeepL Voice, enables multilingual interactions […]

We know now that Donald Trump will take office as the United States’ 47th president this January, and that his stated desires for federal climate policy include withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, easing restrictions on oil drilling, and “rescind[ing] all unspent” Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds. For climate-forward cities, the change in presidential administrations will […]

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Spreadsheets have been a core tool for data organization, financial modeling, and operational planning in businesses across industries. Initially designed for basic calculations and simple data management, their functionality has expanded as the need for data-driven insights has grown. Today, enterprises need real-time data analysis, advanced analytics, and even predictive capabilities within the familiar spreadsheet […]

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Rohit Choudhary is the founder and CEO of Acceldata, the market leader in enterprise data observability. He founded Acceldata in 2018, when he realized that the industry needed to reimagine how to monitor, investigate, remediate, and manage the reliability of data pipelines and infrastructure in a cloud first, AI enriched world. What inspired you to […]

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The generative AI market size is expected to reach $36.06 billion in 2024. It has completely changed software development and quality assurance (QA) processes, delivering high-quality products faster. One area where generative AI has contributed significantly is software testing. Studies show that software developers and testers can complete coding tasks up to two times faster […]