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X's New "Edited" Image Labels Are a Mess Waiting to Happen - Professional coverage
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X’s New “Edited” Image Labels Are a Mess Waiting to Happen

According to TechCrunch, Elon Musk has teased a new feature for X that will label "edited visuals," resharing an announcement…

Why 95% of AI Projects Fail and How to Actually Scale Them - Professional coverage
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Why 95% of AI Projects Fail and How to Actually Scale Them

According to VentureBeat, organizations are stuck in "proof-of-concept purgatory" with AI, with MIT research estimating a staggering 95% of enterprise…

Meta Pulls the Plug on Teen AI Chatbots - Professional coverage
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Meta Pulls the Plug on Teen AI Chatbots

According to Futurism, Meta announced on Friday that it is cutting off teenagers' access to its AI chatbot characters, starting…

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South Africa’s PBMR Nuclear Project Set for Revival by Early 2026, Minister Confirms

South Africa’s long-dormant pebble-bed modular reactor project is poised for revival, with Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirming the care-and-maintenance status will be lifted by latest Q1 2026. The minister described the original decision to scrap the program as one “we live to regret” amid global interest in small modular reactor technology.

Advanced Stage of Reactivation

The process to reactivate South Africa’s dormant pebble-bed modular reactor (PBMR) project has reached an advanced stage, according to Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Sources indicate the minister plans to approach Cabinet to formally lift the care-and-maintenance program either by end of November or no later than the first quarter of next year.

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Aligned and Calibrant Partner on Landmark Battery Storage Project for Pacific Northwest Data Center

Aligned Data Centers has teamed up with Calibrant Energy to deploy a major battery energy storage system at a Pacific Northwest data center. The project represents an innovative approach to overcoming power constraints and accelerating interconnection timelines for data center expansion.

Innovative Power Solution for Data Center Growth

Aligned Data Centers has entered into a strategic partnership with energy storage developer Calibrant Energy to deploy a significant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at one of its data center facilities in the Pacific Northwest, according to company announcements. The collaboration marks what analysts suggest could be a transformative approach to addressing power constraints in rapidly growing data center markets.

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AFR-IX Telecom Partners with Etihad Salam to Integrate Medusa Subsea Cable into Saudi Network

AFR-IX Telecom has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi telecommunications firm Etihad Salam to establish Saudi Arabia as a key hub for the Medusa subsea cable system. The agreement positions Salam as the primary landing and interconnection partner within the Kingdom, enhancing regional connectivity. This collaboration aims to meet growing demands for digital and cloud services across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.

Strategic Connectivity Partnership Announced

AFR-IX Telecom, the company behind the pan-European Medusa subsea cable system, has signed a significant connectivity agreement with Saudi telecommunications provider Etihad Salam, according to reports from both companies. The partnership establishes Salam as the primary landing and interconnection hub for the Medusa system within Saudi Arabia through Aqaba, Jordan.