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Amazon to provide free AI training to two million people by 2025

They will provide free AI training to two million people via the company’s ‘AI Ready’ initiative by 2025 AI Ready aims to unlock the potential of the technology by providing crucial AI training to boost proficiencies in adults and young learners. The training will consist of three programmes: Eight new and free AI courses Amazon…

The future of utilities lies in the digitization and autonomous management of distribution network infrastructure, says AIUT director

Ensuring energy security in its various dimensions is one of the leading topics to be discussed during Enlit Europe 2023 Every year, Enlit Europe brings together experts, manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators from the global Utilities industry. This time, one of the most important events in the energy and utility sector will take place in Paris…

Ahead of COP28, Schneider Electric calls for greater action on decarbonization and inclusion

CEO and Chairman will attend the climate conference to promote pathways to an accelerated and fair energy transition Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today called for greater collective action to decarbonize the global economy and ensure a fair and inclusive transition to net zero, and detailed the…

World’s biggest plastic sorting facility inaugurated in Motala (Sweden)

The facility, Site Zero, doubles plastic recycling compared to the previous plant. Up to 95 per cent of all packaging received will be able to be sent for recycling in the near future The key to successful plastic recycling is retaining the value of the material, which requires efficient sorting and recycling of each individual…

The EuChemS Periodic Table and Rare Elements in consumer electronics

Each element is colour-coded in accordance with the issues its continued societal use may pose The European Chemical Society (EuChemS) released its Periodic Table, focusing on Element Scarcity in 2019, which was designated as the International Year of the Periodic Table (IYPT). The main message of the document is that our resources on this planet…

European Commission presented the much-anticipated Grid Action Plan

Including 14 tailored actions "to make Europe's electricity grids stronger, more interconnected, more digitalised and cyber-resilient" In the context of the 4th PCI ENERGY DAYS, the European Commission presented today the much-anticipated Grid Action Plan, including 14 tailored actions "to make Europe's electricity grids stronger, more interconnected, more digitalised and cyber-resilient." Christian Buchel, president of…

Rise of the Robots: China Leads Growth of Global Industrial Robots

The operational stock of industrial robots has tripled over the past decade, with almost four million robots in use across various industries by the end of 2022 While more and more consumers enjoy the convenience of having a robot vacuum their home or take care of the lawn, it is in industrial applications that robotics have made…

How agriculture drones can enhance production

Despite the prevailing skepticism surrounding their effectiveness, recent studies underscore the significant role that drones play in enhancing agricultural outcomes The increasing reliance on drones is attributed to their ability to minimise production expenses and optimise farm yields by reducing cultivation losses and limiting wheeled vehicle passes across farmlands. An intriguing aspect emerging from this analysis…

Fast Way to Go-Smart for Water Meters Will Be Presented at Enlit Europe 2023

SM Factory presents adaptable smart electronic heads for transforming mechanical water meters into smart devices at the Enlit Europe 2023 Smart Factory, developer, manufacturer and supplier of smart metering products, showcases its fast way to go smart for water meters, based on advanced adaptable smart electronic heads for transforming mechanical water meters into smart devices, at…

Sustainable Tourism Observatories transform the sector

These practices, which focus on inclusivity and evidence-based decision-making are leading to a positive shift toward tourism development that is both resilient and inclusive Members of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) have met to exchange views on the importance of governance, participatory approaches and timely data to promote destination sustainability. Members of…