France is preparing to significantly reshape its energy landscape, aiming for 60% electricity consumption by 2030 through a combination of new nuclear reactors and renewable energy sources, according to Euronews. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to sign the multi-year energy program (PPE) by the end of next week, outlining the country's energy roadmap through 2035.
Meanwhile, in the tech sector, London-based startup Tem secured $75 million in Series B funding to revolutionize electricity markets using AI, as reported by TechCrunch. The company's energy transaction engine aims to lower prices for its 2,600+ business customers in the U.K. by up to 30%. The round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, values Tem at over $300 million. Additionally, Waymo is expanding its robotaxi services, removing human safety drivers from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, as revealed by TechCrunch. The Alphabet-owned company plans to launch a robotaxi service in the city this year in partnership with Lyft, with rides initially hailed through the Waymo app.
The French government's energy plan, as detailed by Euronews, comes after months of political deadlock. The PPE will be a crucial step in addressing the country's energy needs. Prime Minister Lecornu emphasized the importance of the decision in an interview with Ouest-France.
Tem's AI-driven approach to energy markets, according to TechCrunch, is designed to combat rising electricity prices, particularly those driven by AI data centers. The company's technology promises significant cost savings for its customers.
Waymo's expansion into Nashville, also reported by TechCrunch, marks another step in the company's efforts to establish a commercial robotaxi service. Lyft will handle fleet services, including vehicle maintenance and charging infrastructure. Waymo currently operates commercial services in Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
In other tech news, TechCrunch reported that India is expanding the use of its Aadhaar digital identity system through a new app and offline verification support. This move, announced in late January by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), allows individuals to prove their identity without real-time checks against the central Aadhaar database. The app allows users to share limited information, such as confirming their age, with various services.
Finally, a study published in Harvard Business Review, as mentioned by TechCrunch, suggests that companies risk creating "burnout machines" by over-relying on AI to boost productivity.
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