This is at the moment’s version of The Download, our weekday publication that gives a every day dose of what’s occurring on the earth of know-how.
When hydrogen will assist local weather change—and when it gained’t.
Hydrogen is commonly heralded as a local weather hero as a result of when it’s used as a gasoline in issues like buses or metal manufacturing, there aren’t any direct carbon emissions to fret about. As the world tries to chop down on our use of fossil fuels, there might be loads of new demand for this carbon-free vitality supply.
But how hydrogen is made might decide simply how useful it’s. Last week, the European Commission launched guidelines that outline what it means for hydrogen to be inexperienced. But what does that imply, precisely, and the way might we produce it? Read the complete story.
—Casey Crownhart
Casey’s story is from The Spark, her weekly local weather publication providing you with the within monitor on all issues vitality. Sign up to obtain it in your inbox each Wednesday.
New report: Generative AI in industrial design and engineering
Generative AI has the potential to remodel industrial design and engineering, making it extra necessary than ever for leaders in these industries to remain forward. So MIT Technology Review has created a brand new analysis report that highlights the potential advantages—and pitfalls— of this new know-how.
The report contains two case research from main industrial and engineering firms which are already making use of generative AI to their work—and a ton of takeaways and greatest practices from trade leaders. It is out there now to obtain for $195.
The must-reads
I’ve combed the web to seek out you at the moment’s most enjoyable/necessary/scary/fascinating tales about know-how.
1 The Supreme Court is contemplating whether or not Twitter aided terrorists
The justices are anticipated to return to a conclusion by June. (Vox)
+ The case is the second this week to probe web platforms’ authorized legal responsibility. (NYT $)
+ The court docket appears cautious about making sweeping authorized adjustments. (Bloomberg $)
2 Bing doesn’t wish to speak about your emotions
And it’ll shut down any immediate that mentions “feelings,” so don’t even attempt. (Bloomberg $)
+ The ChatGPT-fueled battle for search is larger than Microsoft or Google. (MIT Technology Review)
+ Europe’s AI startups are being overshadowed by their US rivals. (Sifted)
+ Why Microsoft’s Clippy mascot is ChatGPT’s religious predecessor. (Fast Company $)
3 Google claims to have reached a quantum milestone
It says it’s discovered a approach to right the errors current in at the moment’s quantum machines. (FT $)
+ What’s subsequent for quantum computing. (MIT Technology Review)
4 Russian propagandists are shopping for Twitter blue checks
Allowing them to unfold misinformation below a veil of legitimacy. (WP $)
+ Russia-controlled publication RT remains to be on YouTube, regardless of supposedly being banned. (The Guardian)
5 A serious ransomware assault tried to extort victims’ bitcoin
It’s apparently one of the vital widespread ransomware assaults on file. (FT $)
+ The US authorities is investigating how army emails had been leaked. (Bloomberg $)
+ Why the ransomware disaster abruptly feels so relentless. (MIT Technology Review)
6 Arizona is limbering as much as turn into a significant US chip hub
Just in time for the US authorities to grant federal funding. (NYT $)
+ These easy design guidelines might flip the chip trade on its head. (MIT Technology Review)
7 Your smartwatch might intervene together with your pacemaker
Wearables can generate electrical interference that stops cardiac gadgets from working correctly.(The Guardian)
8 Take a uncommon have a look at the Korean Peninsula’s demilitarized zone
Courtesy of Google Street View. (WSJ $)
9 How to create an AI clone of your self
While it appears the half, the voice tends to be a lifeless giveaway. (Motherboard)
10 Your headphones might be comprised of mushrooms someday 
This explicit fungus is rising as a viable plastic alternative. (The Verge)
+ Shrimp shells are the brand new leather-based, too. (Wired $)
+ In protection of plastic (kind of) (MIT Technology Review)
Quote of the day
“‘Commenting for reach’ turns us all into dribbling robots at the feet of the algorithm.”
—Olivia Nelson, who works at an schooling know-how firm, has had sufficient of LinkedIn customers writing ‘commenting for reach’ on posts in a blatant effort to make them go viral, she tells the Wall Street Journal.
The cognitive dissonance of watching the tip of Roe unfold on-line
When the United States Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade on the morning of June 24, 2022, hundreds of individuals first heard the choice by studying information web site SCOTUSblog. Katie Barlow, the weblog’s media editor, was one of many few correspondents on digital camera the second the opinion was launched, studying it out to her viewers on TikTok.
These days, the cellphone would possibly nonetheless be the way you realized of the choice made by six justices, however now that gadget might allow us to assist somebody we’ve by no means met earlier than journey to a state the place abortion remains to be authorized. Read the complete story.
—Melissa Gira Grant
We can nonetheless have good issues
A spot for consolation, enjoyable and distraction in these bizarre occasions. (Got any concepts? Drop me a line or tweet ’em at me.)
+ I actually loved the sudden wonders of Google Reviews (thanks Charlotte!)
+ What do you imply, a bar of cleaning soap doesn’t really stop stressed leg syndrome!?
+ It’s truthful to say that farcical horror film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey hasn’t been a lot poorly obtained, as savaged by the critics.
+ This mesmerizing timelapse of a nesting blue tit is admittedly very candy.
+ If I lived in seventeenth century Germany, I’d positively be compelled to put on certainly one of these gossip punishment masks.