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UK Firm Plans to Deploy 50,000 Smart Lampposts as Data Centres in Nigeria

UK Firm Plans to Deploy 50,000 Smart Lampposts as Data Centres in Nigeria

Conflow Power Group Limited, a UK-based company, has announced plans to deploy 50,000 solar-powered smart lampposts in Nigeria, transforming them into distributed AI data centres. The initiative, set to take place in Katsina State, aims to leverage the region's abundant sunlight and relaxed regulations. These 'iLamps' are designed to provide real-time crime prevention, free public internet, and generate revenue by leasing processing power to AI companies. While some experts argue that these lampposts cannot replace traditional data centres for high-demand AI tasks, they acknowledge their potential for smaller applications and as access points for larger data centres.
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Bluefield UK Study Projects 40 GW Floating Solar Capacity by 2050, Enhancing Energy Security

Bluefield UK Study Projects 40 GW Floating Solar Capacity by 2050, Enhancing Energy Security

A report commissioned by Bluefield, with analysis from CBI Economics, has evaluated the potential for floating solar deployment across the UK. The study estimates that floating solar capacity could reach 3.6 GW by 2030, 18.3 GW by 2040, and exceed 40 GW by 2050. This capacity is comparable to the UK's offshore wind capacity. The report identifies reservoir-based systems as a means to generate power close to demand centers and industrial zones. It highlights benefits such as reduced evaporation, improved water quality, and higher panel efficiency. Additionally, the report outlines cost stability and new revenue opportunities for water utilities and industrial users.
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AI Startups Gain Access to TELUS Supercomputer, Boosting Canadian Innovation

AI Startups Gain Access to TELUS Supercomputer, Boosting Canadian Innovation

AI Startups Gain Access to TELUS Supercomputer, Boosting Canadian Innovation
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Launchpad Build AI Establishes U.S. Headquarters to Advance Industrial Automation

Launchpad Build AI Establishes U.S. Headquarters to Advance Industrial Automation

Launchpad Build AI Establishes U.S. Headquarters to Advance Industrial Automation
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Co-op Implements AI-Powered CCTV to Combat Retail Crime

Co-op Implements AI-Powered CCTV to Combat Retail Crime

Co-op Implements AI-Powered CCTV to Combat Retail Crime
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SXSW London Expands in Second Year with Diverse Programming and AI Focus

SXSW London Expands in Second Year with Diverse Programming and AI Focus

SXSW London Expands in Second Year with Diverse Programming and AI Focus
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Made Smarter Introduces AI Toolkit to Aid SME Manufacturers in Navigating Technological Complexity

Made Smarter Introduces AI Toolkit to Aid SME Manufacturers in Navigating Technological Complexity

Made Smarter Introduces AI Toolkit to Aid SME Manufacturers in Navigating Technological Complexity
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Bluefield UK Study Projects 40 GW Floating Solar Capacity by 2050

Bluefield UK Study Projects 40 GW Floating Solar Capacity by 2050

A report commissioned by Bluefield, with analysis from CBI Economics, has evaluated the potential for floating solar deployment across the UK. The study estimates that floating solar capacity could reach 3.6 GW by 2030, 18.3 GW by 2040, and exceed 40 GW by 2050, comparable to the UK's offshore wind capacity. The report highlights the benefits of reservoir-based systems, such as reduced evaporation, improved water quality, and higher panel efficiency. It also outlines cost stability and new revenue opportunities for water utilities and industrial users.
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DPhi's Second Demo Advances In-Space Compute Capabilities

DPhi's Second Demo Advances In-Space Compute Capabilities

Swiss startup DPhi Space has successfully demonstrated in-space compute capabilities by hosting Liquid AI's large language model to analyze an Earth observation (EO) image directly in orbit. This was achieved during DPhi's second mission, Clustergate-2, which launched on a Momentus Vigoride 7 satellite. The mission marks a significant step in space-compute technology, allowing engineers to upload and test software in space without deploying their own satellites. The demonstration involved the AI model describing an image captured by an onboard camera, showcasing DPhi's ability to operate a compute platform in orbit.
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Bluefield UK Floating Solar Study Projects 40 GW Capacity by 2050

Bluefield UK Floating Solar Study Projects 40 GW Capacity by 2050

A report by Bluefield, with analysis from CBI Economics, has evaluated the potential for floating solar energy deployment across the UK. The study estimates that floating solar capacity could reach 3.6 GW by 2030, 18.3 GW by 2040, and exceed 40 GW by 2050, rivaling the UK's offshore wind capacity. The report highlights the benefits of reservoir-based systems, which can generate power close to demand centers and industrial zones. Additional advantages include reduced water evaporation, improved water quality, and enhanced panel efficiency. The study also notes potential cost stability and new revenue opportunities for water utilities and industrial users.
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Gemini App Expands Capabilities to Generate Various File Formats for Users

Gemini App Expands Capabilities to Generate Various File Formats for Users

Gemini App Expands Capabilities to Generate Various File Formats for Users
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UK Government Backs AI Company Ineffable Intelligence with Sovereign AI Fund

UK Government Backs AI Company Ineffable Intelligence with Sovereign AI Fund

The UK government has announced funding for Ineffable Intelligence, a frontier AI company, through its £500 million Sovereign AI Fund. This initiative aims to support UK startups in the AI sector. Ineffable Intelligence, led by David Silver, a former head of reinforcement learning at Google Deepmind, is developing self-learning algorithms. The British Business Bank is co-investing with the Sovereign AI Fund. The fund, launched in April 2026, has already backed eight companies, including AI infrastructure startup Callosum. The Sovereign AI Unit, chaired by venture capitalist James Wise, is part of the government's strategy to position the UK as an AI superpower.