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fool’s gold may not be so foolish now

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extracting lithium from oil and gas activities could ease the shift from greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels.

by rick richardson
technology this week

lithium is a component of electric automobiles, laptops, cell phones and even nuclear fusion reactors. as such, it is rapidly emerging as the most significant element of the future.

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however, there are significant financial and environmental expenses associated with lithium extraction, so it’s exciting that a recent study shows that pyrite, sometimes known as fool’s gold, may be a viable supply of the metal.

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ai-engineered enzyme could be solution to plastic pollution

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when present in sufficient amounts, the enzyme can cleanse waste facilities, landfills and other locations adversely affected by plastic pollution.

by rick richardson
technology this week

the globe is grappling with a massive plastic pollution catastrophe. the university of texas at austin has discovered an enzyme that consumes plastic, which could be a crucial breakthrough in combating the issue.

according to research, the amount of plastic produced worldwide has doubled in the past 20 years. much of it is burned, dumped in landfills or released into the environment, particularly the oceans.

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only 9 percent of plastic is successfully recycled, while 22 percent of plastic is mishandled, according to the organization for economic co-operation and development’s (oecd) global plastics outlook report. teams of scientists and researchers are constantly dedicating time and resources to devising novel solutions to the expanding issue of plastic pollution worldwide. plastic is not naturally biodegradable.

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german researchers develop ev motor with no rare-earth magnets

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researchers may have found a way to speed up the shift to electric vehicles worldwide.

by rick richardson
technology this week

currently, 95 percent of the rare earths come from china. today, electric vehicle (ev) motors include rare-earth magnets, and if china decides not to share their supply, it will be catastrophic for the ev marketplace.

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of all the obstacles to transportation decarbonization, electric motors present one of the most compelling. researchers are currently working on a development that could speed up the shift to electric vehicles worldwide: a tough, small, strong electric motor without rare-earth permanent magnets that can withstand high temperatures and has a high power density.

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educators can benefit from new generative ai course

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a teacher’s aide unlike any other?

by rick richardson
technology this week

many people focus on the potential benefits of generative ai for kids when considering its application in the classroom. still, teachers can gain as much, if not more, from the technology. google and mit responsible ai for social empowerment and education (raise) have launched a free google generative ai educators course to assist middle and high school educators in utilizing generative ai tools to improve their workflow and their students’ learning environment.

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the self-paced, two-hour course is designed to help educators leverage generative ai to save time on routine tasks. from email composing to adapting content for various reading levels, creating innovative evaluations and organizing activities around students’ interests, generative ai can streamline these processes, freeing up valuable time for educators.

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how to use chatgpt to create images

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if you can dream it, chatgpt can build it.

by sandi leyva

chatgpt 4.0 is enabled with computer vision, which means it can derive information from images that you input. it can also create images that you can use in your business.

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here are just a few things i have found when using chatgpt 4.0 for image creation:

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lenovo readies new thinkbook laptop with a transparent display

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will see-through screens become the latest trend? 

by rick richardson
technology this week

lenovo’s translucent laptop is said to revolutionize laptop design. but until the company can demonstrate how useful this is compared to more conventional models, the novel idea risks being dismissed as a gimmick.

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there are rumors that lenovo will present the world’s first transparent laptop at the mobile world congress in barcelona this month. according to leaked photos obtained by windowsreport, the laptop may have a see-through keyboard and display, introducing transparent technology to pcs for the first time. read more →

how to leverage chatgpt during this crazy tax season

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make tax season less taxing and more productive.

by sandi leyva and chatgpt

in the fast-paced world of tax preparation and accounting, time is of the essence. embracing chatgpt can dramatically transform your workflow, offering practical and actionable solutions to common challenges.

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here’s how you can put chatgpt to work, making this tax season less taxing and more productive, even if congress decides to pass a retroactive tax bill right in the middle of busy season.

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got fomo when it comes to ai and chatgpt? you should: here’s what you’re missing

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… not to mention $856 per week per employee in savings.

by sandi leyva

in the 10 months that i have been teaching chatgpt, i’ve noticed about a third of my webinar participants have set up a free account with openai’s chatgpt, where they have access to chatgpt version 3.5. another third have invested a whopping $20 per month for the paid version, and the remaining third don’t have an account at all. a tiny number of participants are lucky enough to have companies that have invested in the enterprise version of the software.

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and these are accounting and tax professionals who are eager to learn chatgpt. if you haven’t embraced the paid version of chatgpt (individual, teams or enterprise), it’s time to learn what you’re missing.

 

 

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while the free version of chatgpt can generate answers to thousands of questions, it can’t:

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eight steps to getting started with ai: a guide for tax professionals

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overcome the chatgpt ai learning curve. 

by sandi leyva and chatgpt

in the fast-paced world of tax preparation and accounting, the adoption of artificial intelligence (ai) tools like chatgpt can be a game-changer. however, the learning curve associated with these technologies can be a bit daunting, especially for technology immigrants in the gen x, boomer, and silent generations (versus natives born after 1985).

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if you’re hesitant or short on time, here’s how to get started:

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one state is now america’s clean energy paradise

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if going green is your thing, you may want to move to this state.

by rick richardson
technology this week

americans don’t have to imagine living in a nation where one in three people has rooftop solar power, 15 percent of new cars are electric, and massive batteries store energy after the sun sets.

all they need to do is visit hawaii.

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hawaii promised to be “coal-free by ’23,” and in just 21 years, state law requires the use of only clean energy. this month, a massive 185-megawatt battery near honolulu hummed into full operation, bringing the aim closer to reality.

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did ancient romans find a solution for climate change?

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a cement alternative has the potential to reduce emissions by roughly 40 percent.

by rick richardson
technology this week

all roads lead to rome, as they say. as the building sector struggles with climate issues posed by concrete, some engineers believe a roman-era invention may provide the solution.

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speaking at the climate smart engineering conference in melbourne, durability engineer miles dacre of the consulting firm aecom notes that concrete emissions are under more and more scrutiny.

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tack one launches new location tracker for children and seniors

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lost keys, earbuds, phones … people … might be a thing of the past. 

by rick richardson
technology this week

tack one, a singapore-based startup, wants to help ensure your kids, elderly parents and pets are safe with ai-powered location technology. recently, the company unveiled its new generation of gps device, tack gps plus.

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the startup launched its gps tracker in 2021 to address the frustration of the short battery life on the market and lower the tracking service cost, making location tracking extremely affordable. tack one’s battery lasts 30 days on a single charge, and its subscription fees start from $2.95 monthly for a two-year subscription plan.

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passed on chatgpt the first time? it’s time to think again.

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chatgpt is evolving so fast you’ll need weekly updates.

by sandi leyva

tax and accounting professionals are used to keeping up with new tax laws that arrive rapidly. one thing that’s changed faster than tax law this year is ai, specifically the features of chatgpt.

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if you decided to use chatgpt a few months ago, this software tool has changed drastically. and the new features are breathtaking.

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