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Google unveils Operation Blue Skies, a £5M trial

Google unveils Operation Blue Skies, a £5M trial to re-route North Atlantic aircraft to reduce contrail-induced warming using Google's AI atmospheric forecasts

TL;DRGoogle tested AI-powered flight rerouting to reduce aircraft contrail pollution over the Atlantic.

Why it matters: Proves AI can cut aviation's climate impact at scale without passenger disruption.

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Sydney Quantum Academy Hosts Event to Introduce Students to Quantum

Quantum academy in Sydney hosts career event for 500+ students ahead of predicted job boom.

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Operation Blue Skies: Reducing aviation climate impact with AI

Google and UK test AI to reduce contrails by routing planes differently.

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What’s at Stake for Meta in Landmark Social Media Trial?

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Meta faces trial from 29 states over allegations it deliberately made apps addictive to kids.

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The Cop Who Took On Flock

Cop faced repeated investigations after publicly criticizing his department's surveillance camera program.

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Detroit startup Grounded raises $5M to customize electric and gas-powered

Detroit van startup Grounded raised $5M to customize commercial vehicles as it pivots toward business clients.

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Nvidia Backs OpenAI Data Center, Anthropic News, Google Buys Spirit

Nvidia funds OpenAI's data center; Anthropic's revenue grows; Google buys airline data.

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Firm test-fires 3D-printed, fully cryogenic reusable rocket engine —

Indian startup 3D-prints working reusable rocket engine using metal printing technology.

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Chinese carmakers now sell one EV abroad for every two at home

Chinese EV makers are exporting more cars as domestic demand slows.

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Pony AI’s Robotaxi Revenue Reaches Record

Pony AI's robotaxi business grew 69% and now represents a third of revenue.

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UK puts Google AI on the flight path to fewer contrails

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