The National Interest: Global Climate Governance and National Interests
On December 15, The National Interest** published an article "Nuclear**, Climate Change and the Importance of Nations" written by Kevin Brashford, a lecturer at the British Joint Command and Staff College. The article points out that the current climate change is described as a global challenge as much as the nuclear one, and that the modern society's understanding of climate change is a product of the Cold War in the 20th century. The invention of nuclear power has made the public widely aware of the ability of humans to influence the atmosphere, and has also inspired the research and development committees of the major national defense departments to continue research on the climate. In the case of the United States, the development of climate science is driven by U.S. strategic interests in the Arctic. In the context of COP28, the authors argue that while national responses to climate change are expected, global climate governance is likely to continue to be driven by national interests due to the ongoing links between the national military-industrial complex and climate science. (*Tsinghua University Center for Strategic and Security Studies***December 25 dynamics).
NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Commerce submit a report on "Space Manufacturing Technology" to the National Space Commission
According to manufacturingUSA reported on December 20 that NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Commerce submitted a report on "Aerospace Manufacturing Technology" to the National Space Commission. The report analyzes the U.S. space manufacturing industry in five areas: technology priorities, manufacturing partnerships, regional funding, federal program coordination, and education. In the report, the three divisions launched the "List of Emerging Space Manufacturing Technologies", covering 7 emerging technologies, including: additive manufacturing, advanced materials, robotics and automation, digital production, sustainable production, hypersound, and new electronics. The report recommends that agencies maintain this list of technologies and look at gaps that need to be addressed when scaling them up. (*Global Technology Map*** December 27 dynamics).
NASA Publishes Best Practice Guidance for Space Security
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on December 22, NASA released the first edition of "Space Security: A Best Practice Guide" on the same day to enhance the cybersecurity of space activities in the public and private sectors. NASA said that as space systems continue to become more integrated and interconnected, NASA and other organizations are growing in their capabilities for space work, communications and data collection, but these complex systems can also have vulnerabilities. Through this guidance, NASA aims to provide best practices for new challenges and the implementation of safety measures, establishing a set of principles for management, space missions, and the ground to identify and mitigate risks and ensure the continued success of missions in Earth orbit and beyond. (*Global Technology Map*** December 27 dynamics).
The UK has invested £38 million to upgrade the UK's battery industrialization hub
On 20 December, the UK's Research and Innovation Agency announced a £38 million investment in equipment upgrades at the Centre for Battery Industrialization (UKBIC) to support high-tech developers and users in research on innovative projects. The upgrade will bridge the gap between UKBIC's existing mass industrial production line and the demonstration line, which is scheduled to be operational in 2025. The funds will be used for the following upgrades: the construction of electrode production lines, the establishment of flexible industrial production space, and the introduction of advanced digital manufacturing capabilities. (*Double Carbon Intelligence*** December 27 dynamics).
South Korea clarifies that AI-generated content is not protected by copyright
South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on December 27 that after intense discussions, it decided not to allow copyright registration of AI-generated content that has not been created by humans, giving a clear answer to the controversial question of whether the creativity of such content is legally recognized, according to Global Market Broadcast. The department added that only creative ideas that clearly convey human thoughts and emotions are possible to register. This decision will soon be published in the AI Copyright Guide for AI businesses, copyright holders, and users. (*Sina Finance news on December 27).
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Commission lifted the ban on the operation of the Kashiwazaki Kariba Nuclear Power Plant
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Commission has decided to lift the ban on the operation of Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki Kariba nuclear power plant, according to NHK. This clears the way for TEPCO to restart one of the world's largest nuclear power plants. Located about 250 kilometers north of Tokyo, the Kashiwazaki Kariba Nuclear Power Plant has seven reactors and has been in operation since 1985. According to public information, the Kashiwazaki Kariba Nuclear Power Plant has a capacity of 8.2 million kilowatts, making it one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world. The Fukushima nuclear power plant was shut down after the 2011 leak. (* News from the Financial Associated Press on December 27).
German researchers claim to have broken Tesla's autopilot system
On December 27, IT security researchers at the Technical University of Berlin said that they had gained access to Tesla's autopilot system, and Tesla's competitors could use this to rebuild an important part of the autopilot system. But they also said that attacking outside the lab was impossible, and that it was hard to imagine manipulating someone else's parked Tesla car autopilot system. Tesla did not respond to this vulnerability. (*Sina Finance news on December 27).
By 2027, the world's AI will consume huge amounts of water
According to CCTV Finance and Economics, if a user asks 10 to 50 questions to ChatGPT, it may consume 500 milliliters of water. Data shows that the computing power required for AI is expected to double every 100 days and may grow more than a million times in the next five years. Researchers estimate that by 2027, global AI demand could require the consumption of 6.6 billion cubic meters of water, almost as much as the annual water withdrawal of the US state of Washington. It is worth noting that training AI is also one of the main culprits of water consumption in data centers, and a large amount of AI training means that stronger data centers and matching cooling capabilities are required. With the increase of energy consumption and heat generation, the consumption of water resources has also been continuously upgraded. (*Meta Strategy*** December 27 dynamics).
Bill Gates**Artificial intelligence will give rise to technology**
In his annual outlook**, Bill Gates said that AI will usher in a "huge technology**" to accelerate new discoveries in the field of technology. "Artificial intelligence will accelerate new discoveries at a rate never seen before," he said. Gates' view focuses on developed countries, particularly the United States, where the general population will begin to use AI widely in the next 18 to 24 months, which will have a huge impact on productivity and innovation. (*News from the webmaster's house on December 28).
The New York Times sued Microsoft and OpenAI over copyright
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in Manhattan District Court, alleging that the other company "used millions of articles without authorization" to train its AI models, resulting in its AI-generated content "in direct competition" with The New York Times' content. The New York Times claims that the large language models that power ChatGPT and Copilot "can generate verbatim recited New York Times content, summarize it, and output it in imitation of its expression style," which "destroys" its relationship with its readers, while also depriving it of "subscriptions, licensing, advertising, and affiliate revenue." (IT House News on December 27).
Today's weather
There is light snow or sleet in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, north-central Heilongjiang, south-central Shaanxi, southwestern Shanxi, western Henan, and western Sichuan Plateau. There was light rain in parts of eastern and southern Henan, southwestern Shanxi, northern Anhui, northern Jiangsu, central and western Hubei, northwestern Hunan, eastern Sichuan, Chongqing, central and northern Guizhou, western and southern Yunnan, and northern Taiwan Island. Some areas in the central and western parts of Inner Mongolia have 4 6 level winds. (*Meteorological Observatory).
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