The article also highlights efforts to create a biodegradable alternative to spandex by the company Good Fibes, addressing environmental concerns associated with petroleum-based fibers. Other stories include the financial struggles of electric truck maker Nikola, Google's new AI 'co-scientist' tool, and the challenges faced by America's first-generation chipmakers. The piece concludes with a look at Syracuse, New York, as a potential high-tech hub, spurred by the CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to revitalize US semiconductor manufacturing and neglected regions.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft has developed a chip containing eight topological quantum bits, which could lead to more stable and scalable quantum computers.
- Electricity demand is expected to grow at close to 4% annually through 2027, driven by more than just AI and data centers.
- A company named Good Fibes is working on creating biodegradable alternatives to spandex to address environmental concerns.
- The CHIPS and Science Act aims to revitalize US semiconductor manufacturing, with Syracuse, New York, as a potential high-tech hub.