The year 2024 was a rollercoaster for AI, with numerous product launches and even Nobel Prizes, but it wasn’t without its challenges. AI’s unpredictable nature led to several notable flops, particularly with the rise of generative models. These models were pushed to their limits, often resulting in unexpected and sometimes harmful outcomes. For a detailed look at the AI landscape, MIT Technology Review’s AI Hype Index offers insights into what’s real and what’s just hype, featuring everything from emotional robotic pets to simulated humans.
Electric Vehicles Set for Growth in 2025
Globally, electric vehicles (EVs) are poised for solid growth in 2025, with market share expected to increase as costs decrease, consumer options expand, and charging infrastructure improves. However, the US market’s growth will hinge on policy decisions by the incoming administration. The dynamics in the US, EU, and China will significantly influence EV sales, with each region facing unique challenges and opportunities.
Wind Tech to Decarbonize Cargo Shipping
Cargo shipping, responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse-gas emissions, could see a reduction through innovative wind technology. The Marshall Islands, heavily reliant on sea transport, are exploring traditional methods to decarbonize their fleets, aiming to mitigate the disproportionate climate change impacts they face, like rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
BECCS: A New Frontier in Climate Change Mitigation
Mote, a startup, plans to build a fuel plant in California’s Central Valley by 2024, utilizing agricultural waste to capture and bury carbon dioxide through Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Sequestration (BECCS). This ambitious project aims to combat climate change but faces significant challenges in terms of cost and effectiveness.
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