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Hello again, and welcome back to Five Things Tech! Unfortunately, we need to discuss the impact of the US elections and its impact on Tech. I assume that the Silicon Valley Tech elite will cozy up to Trump as much as they can, hoping that they can get away with as little regulation as possible. It will be interesting how the EU reacts to that. Also, let’s take a closer look at self-driving cars and how Elon Musk thinks it should be done. In my hometown of Hamburg we will have a self-driving fleet of mini-buses starting next year, courtesy of Moia, a VW subsidary. Then we can learn about how researchers are using AI instead of Quantum now, because AI can work with so much data these days. Then, we will dive into the problem of solar panel overcapacity in China and how the West should react to that. Last but not least, let’s learn about Nusantara. Read on, my dear! Quick reminder: your reading pleasure is so much better after you go paid. So don’t hesitate! How tech policy could dominate the Trump presidency
Plenty of Silicon Valley pundits backed Trump exactly for one reason: less regulation. Or in other words: the guardrails are off and Silicon Valley can do what it wants. Why Elon Musk’s Robotaxi Dreams Are Premature
Apart from the fact that Robotaxis are not helping to get cars off the streets, I sure hope that Elon Musk’s approach goes nowhere. There’s a reason why Waymo is investing so much more in their driverless cars. Why AI Could Eat Quantum Computing’s Lunch
As AI is getting more and more powerful and Quantum is still in the very early stages, AI is being used to solve problems Quantum was intended for. That’s fascinating. As a Quantum researcher I’d be a bit annoyed. Are Tariffs the Best Way To Address Green Tech Overcapacity?
“The current Western choice is not tariffs vs. profitable green industries at home, as many pundits in favor of ample green subsidies frame it. A better choice would be making cleantech from China much more expensive while creating a generation of companies not adding any cleantech innovation at home. Western states should focus on research and innovation in climate tech — with private and public funds — to ensure that the next generation of EVs, energy storage systems, and possibly nuclear fusion reactors from the United States and Europe find markets all over the world. Highly innovative green industries in the West would also ensure that in the long run, dependence on Chinese green tech will decrease, rather than increase as trade policy hawks often fear. “ It’s not often that I do my research for this newsletter and find an article written by someone I know. Also, I agree with this assessment, Jakarta who? Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, is packed with tech
Here in Germany, change happens, but very slowly. I’m always amazed when other countries just build huge new cities and try to envision what the future could look like. I’m not sure I’d like to live or work in those structures, but it is impressive nonetheless. That’s all for now! Thanks for reading! If you missed last week’s Five Things Tech, you can find it here: — Nico You're currently a free subscriber to Five Things. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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