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A California administrative law judge has ruled that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing that gave customers a false impression of the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving driver assistance software. The judge agreed with the state DMV's request to suspend Tesla sales for 30 days as a penalty for its actions.
After years of convincing people about the importance of nuclear energy, Last Energy's founder and CEO Bret Kugelmass says it's a good time to be a nuclear startup. The company is building small modular reactors that can produce 20 megawatts of electricity, enough to power roughly 15,000 homes. Last Energy has raised $100 million in funding and plans to start delivering its first commercial products next year. Let's dive deeper…
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Sustainable Cashmere
Musk's X Claims Twitter Trademark
Grocery bills skyrocket
Slate Auto's Electric Truck Success
5 new AI tools & 5 new AI jobs
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Summary: A California administrative law judge has ruled against Tesla, finding that the company engaged in deceptive marketing practices. As a result, Tesla's sales will be suspended for 30 days. The judge also recommended suspending Tesla's manufacturing license for 30 days, but this order was stayed.
Why it matters: The decision highlights concerns about Tesla's marketing practices and their potential impact on public safety.
Clean_energy_innovation
Summary: Last Energy is using an old reactor design developed by the government decades ago. The company's approach includes permanently encasing each core in 1,000 tons of steel, eliminating the need for separate disposal. Last Energy aims to reduce costs and increase efficiency in nuclear power generation through mass manufacturing and its unique approach.
Key Points:
Last Energy is building small modular reactors that can produce 20 megawatts of electricity.
The company's reactor design includes permanently encasing each core in 1,000 tons of steel, eliminating the need for separate disposal.
Last Energy plans to start delivering its first commercial products next year and aims to reduce costs and increase efficiency in nuclear power generation.
Why it matters: Last Energy's approach has the potential to drive down the price of nuclear power, making it a more viable option for energy generation. The company's focus on mass manufacturing and eliminating waste disposal needs could make nuclear energy more efficient and cost-effective.
Waste_to_fiber
Summary: Everbloom's process involves collecting waste, chopping it into size, combining it with proprietary compounds, pressing through a plastic extrusion machine, and spinning into polyester-like fibers. The material is biodegradable and can be used to replicate everything from polyester to cashmere.
Key Points:
Everbloom uses AI-powered Braid.AI to create fibers with different qualities
The company collects waste from the fiber supply chain, including cashmere and wool farms, as well as down bedding suppliers
The resulting fibers are biodegradable and can be used to replicate various materials
Why it matters: Everbloom's sustainable approach addresses environmental concerns by reducing waste and creating more eco-friendly materials for the textile industry.
Social_media
Summary: Elon Musk's X updates Terms of Service to retain claim on Twitter trademark. Startup Operation Bluebird seeks to cancel the trademark, claiming X abandoned it by renaming its service. X owner Musk previously proclaimed the end of the Twitter brand.
Key Points:
X's revised Terms of Service state that nothing gives users a right to use the X or Twitter name without express written consent.
The terms also include updates related to EU laws and generated content, as well as an updated Privacy Policy with references to age assurance technology.
Why it matters: This dispute highlights the importance of trademark claims in the tech industry, where brand recognition is crucial for business success.
Ecommerce
Summary: Instacart's AI-powered pricing experiment inflates grocery bills by up to 23%. The experiment is conducted at retail partner locations and may not be transparent to consumers. Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative found that the experiment results in higher prices for some customers.
Key Points:
Instacart's Eversight technology uses AI to test prices online
Some customers may see higher prices than others due to the experiment
The experiment is conducted at retail partner locations, such as Kroger and Safeway
Why it matters: This experiment highlights concerns about transparency in pricing practices and potential unfair treatment of consumers.
Electric Vehicles News
Summary: Slate Auto collects 150,000 refunds, but success is uncertain; electric truck market faces challenges with Ford ending F-150 Lightning production
Key Points:
Slate Auto has collected over 150,000 refundable reservations for its low-cost EV.
The company will need to continue attracting buyers and making progress on production to ensure success.
The electric truck market faces challenges with Ford ending F-150 Lightning production.
Why it matters: This news matters because it highlights the ongoing struggles of the electric truck market and Slate Auto's efforts to succeed in this space.
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Meta has announced an update to its AI glasses that will improve hearing in noisy environments. The feature uses open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you're talking to, allowing users to adjust the amplification level based on their environment.
OpenAI has released a new version of ChatGPT Images, dubbed GPT Image 1.5, which promises better instruction-following, more precise editing, and up to 4x faster image generation speeds. The update is part of the company's efforts to regain its position as the AI leader after Google began taking market share.
Luminar, a lidar sensor company, has filed for bankruptcy after its deal with Volvo fell apart. The company had made substantial investments to meet the demand from Volvo, but the automaker delayed the EX90 SUV and reduced its expected volume for Iris sensors by 75%. This led to Luminar's inability to enter into production with new customers in a timely fashion.
Leona Health, a startup founded by Caroline Merin, aims to simplify doctor-patient communication in Latin America. The company has raised $14 million in seed funding and is now available to doctors in 14 countries across 22 medical specialties.
Google has launched CC, a new AI-powered email assistant that aims to save users time by providing them with daily briefs and allowing them to interact with it via email. The assistant can connect with users' Google accounts, such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar, and provide them with important updates and tasks for the day.
Mill, a food waste startup, has partnered with Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund to deploy its redesigned food waste bins in Whole Foods produce departments across the country. The bins use sensors to gather data and help reduce food waste. The waste will be turned into chicken feed for Whole Foods' private label egg suppliers.
Instagram is expanding its Reels-viewing beyond mobile with the launch of IG for TV. The new experience will allow users to watch Reels on their TVs, starting with Amazon Fire TV. This move aims to help Instagram compete with YouTube and provide a new way for users to engage with content.
Apple is making it easier for Android users to watch Apple TV content on the big screen by adopting Google Cast functionality. This feature allows users to stream videos and audio directly to their TV, making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service.
A hacking group called Scattered Lapsus Hunters, which includes members of the ShinyHunters gang, claims to have stolen personal information from Pornhub's premium members. The hackers allegedly obtained the data through a breach at analytics provider Mixpanel. The stolen data includes registered email addresses and location, activity type, keywords associated with videos, and date/time recorded.
Indian space surveillance startup Digantara has raised $50 million in a new funding round as it moves beyond space situational awareness into missile tracking. The all-equity Series B round included new investors such as 360 ONE Asset and SBI Investments of Japan, as well as serial entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala, with existing backers Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital also participating.
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