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Halliburton data stolen in oil-sector cyberattack

Halliburton has confirmed that data was stolen in the Aug. 21 cyberattack on its networks. The energy services company — which has a global presence in oil fields and runs some of the world’s largest fracking operations — said in an 8K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission today that “the company believes the unauthorized third […]

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Surging data-center power-demand risks subtracting clean energy from the grid

In November 2022, the launch of ChatGPT marked a milestone in artificial intelligence, further straining an already stressed electricity grid. The growing demand for digital services, electric vehicles and clean energy, now coupled with AI, poses significant energy challenges. As we enter a technological revolution, it is critical to address these challenges head-on. AI’s potential […]

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Memphis residents oppose Musk’s AI supercomputer over power concerns

A group of Memphis residents has written to local authorities expressing concern about Elon Musk’s plans to build the world’s largest supercomputer for his xAI startup in the city. Announced in June, xAI’s “gigafactory of compute” will provide the startup with its own dedicated supercomputer to run its AI training to reduce its reliance on X and […]

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AI, machine learning help cut mobile-network energy use

Jordanian mobile network operator Umniah has teamed with Ericsson to leverage Ericsson’s AI and machine learning solutions to reduce energy consumption across its network. Ericsson’s Intelligent Radio Access Network (RAN) Power Saving solution will automatically switch off Umniah’s network components to reduce energy consumption. The solution intuitively monitors network performance in real time, analyzing traffic […]

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Are utilities eyeing T-Mobile’s 800MHz spectrum?

Bluewater Wireless is selling its 600MHz spectrum to US utility companies. But so far the company isn’t finding much interest. That’s because the utilities are waiting to see what happens with T-Mobile’s 800MHz spectrum auction before they decide how to move forward with their plans for private wireless networking, according to a representative from Bluewater Wireless […]

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DOE issues cybersecurity best practices for securing clean-energy supply chains

The Department of Energy released a new framework of best practices for securing clean energy cyber supply chains, including key technologies used to manage and operate electricity, oil and natural gas systems. The principles outline 10 best cybersecurity practices for suppliers, as well as 10 for consumers, with a focus on risk management, transparency, operational resilience […]

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Autonomous-vehicle technology boosts power-line performance

Utility company National Grid is testing sensor technology developed for self-driving vehicles to increase the power-carrying capacity of overhead power cables in the U.S. and U.K. The LineVision system integrates the same lidar technology used in vehicle collision avoidance systems into its dynamic line ratings platform. It measures how much electricity cables sag due to […]

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U.S. Army seeks nuclear microreactors for reliable on-site generation

The U.S. Army is seeking proposals by June 21 for prototype onsite microreactor power plants that can begin operations at an Army installation in the continental United States by the end of 2030, the Defense Innovation Unit said on June 5. The request for information seeks solutions to reduce the Army’s reliance on electricity produced off-base […]

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As NVIDIA, IBM and others apply AI to boost utilities, regulatory and data privacy obstacles abound

Digital-technology providers have long been frustrated with what they see as utilities’ innovation-impeding focus on reliability. But rapid load growth and potential artificial-intelligence solutions are inspiring collaboration, particularly on ways to use and share power-system data. Utilities have seen the data on significant projected load growth from transportation, manufacturing, building electrification and data centers. And tech companies like […]

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Robots as a data source: Obtaining insights from robotic autonomy

Robots operating autonomously could soon become valuable data sources for industrial companies, providing insights and repeated measurements that humans struggle to match, according to the director of the Oxford Robotics Institute. Speaking at the AI Summit London, Nick Hawes explained how his team has deployed autonomous robots like Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot at sites like a […]

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Halliburton data stolen in oil-sector cyberattack

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Surging data-center power-demand risks subtracting clean energy from the grid

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Memphis residents oppose Musk’s AI supercomputer over power concerns

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AI, machine learning help cut mobile-network energy use

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Are utilities eyeing T-Mobile’s 800MHz spectrum?

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DOE issues cybersecurity best practices for securing clean-energy supply chains

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Autonomous-vehicle technology boosts power-line performance

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U.S. Army seeks nuclear microreactors for reliable on-site generation

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As NVIDIA, IBM and others apply AI to boost utilities, regulatory and data privacy obstacles abound

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Robots as a data source: Obtaining insights from robotic autonomy

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