The problem is that building nuclear power plants is expensive and slow.
A new generation of nuclear power technology could reinvent what a reactor looks like and how it works. Proponents hope new technology can innovate the industry and help replace fossil fuels without emitting greenhouse gases.
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1 Social media giants have agreed to be judged on teen safety
Meta, TikTok and Snap will undergo independent assessments of how effectively they protect the mental health of teen users. (W.P $)
+ Discord, YouTube, Pinterest, Roblox and Twitch also agreed to a review. (LA times $)
2 The FDA has declined to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine
It’s the latest in a long line of anti-vaccine moves the agency is making. (Ars Technica)
+ Experts fear this will have a knock-on effect on investment in future vaccines. (The Guardian)
+ Moderna says it was blindsided by the decision. (CNN)
Three EV battery factories focus on the production of energy cells
Energy storage systems are in, electric vehicles are out. (FT $)
4 Why OpenAI Destroyed ChatGPT’s 4o Model
The features that make it attractive to some users make it incredibly risky for others. (WJ $)
+ Bereaved users have set up their own Reddit community to mourn. (Futurism)
+ Why the sudden closure of GPT-4o made people mourn (MIT Technology Review)
5 Drug cartels have started laundering money via crypto
And the police are having a hard time stopping them. (Bloomberg $)
6 Morocco wants to build an AI for Africa
The country’s Minister of Digital Transition has a plan. (Rest of the world)
+ What Africa needs to do to become a major AI player (MIT Technology Review)
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