The Prototype: Turning Coal Into Batteries
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IBM developed a new optical chip for data centers that could significantly reduce energy consumption in AI training. The technology could save power equivalent to 5,000 homes annually and speed up training by up to 5 times.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers created processes to transform coal into graphite for batteries and electronics. This could address graphite shortages, reduce dependence on Chinese supplies, and potentially revitalize coal-producing regions.
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