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Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer is DOA — now what?
Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer is DOA — now what? Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer project has been disbanded after its leader and most employees left to join another AI project. The decision marks a major setback for Tesla’s efforts to develop its own in-house developed supercomputer for training AI models for self-driving cars. Tesla had touted the custom-built […]
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OpenAI gets caught vibe graphing
OpenAI gets caught vibe graphing OpenAI’s GPT-5 livestream showcased impressive charts, but upon closer inspection, some graphs were found to be inaccurate. The most egregious error was in a chart comparing deception rates between GPT-5 and OpenAI’s o3 model, where the scale was inconsistent and led to a misleading comparison. CEO Sam Altman called out […]
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Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America 2025 has seen an unprecedented number of flash flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service, exceeding 3,600 and potentially surpassing the yearly average of around 4,000. The extreme precipitation events are attributed to above-normal rainfall in the central and eastern US, with large parts […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models
Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models Hurricane Helene’s impact on the Southeastern U.S. landscape has led to a new understanding of cascading hazards, which are natural events that alter the landscape and lead to future hazards. Cascading hazards are not random, […]
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Family taps AI to fight insurance company after California wildfires destroy home
Family taps AI to fight insurance company after California wildfires destroy home Dennis Salguero’s home was destroyed by California wildfires, but his insurance company gave him a rebuilding estimate significantly below market value. Salguero decided to use free AI tools to draft an appeal against the insurance company’s decision. He used multiple different models of […]
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Storm damage costs are often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding extreme weather risk
Storm damage costs are often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding extreme weather risk Storm damage costs are often unknown or underestimated, making it difficult to understand extreme weather risk. The lack of transparency and standard procedures for estimating storm damage leads to inconsistent and unreliable estimates across different counties and regions. The […]
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Extreme weather’s true damage cost is often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding storm risk, but it can be fixed
Extreme weather’s true damage cost is often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding storm risk, but it can be fixed Current damage estimates for extreme weather events are often based on best guesses from weather forecasters, which can lead to inconsistencies and inaccuracies across different counties. The lack of standard procedures for estimating […]
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In 2025, Tornado Alley has become almost everything east of the Rockies − and it’s been a violent year
In 2025, Tornado Alley has become almost everything east of the Rockies − and it’s been a violent year Tornado Alley has expanded eastward beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing almost everything east of the Rockies, leading to a violent year in 2025 with over 960 reported tornadoes as of May 22. The high number of tornadoes […]
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