Bright Idea? UK Firm Pioneers Data Centres Using Lampposts
UK‑based Conflow Power Group has signed a deal with Nigeria’s Katsina state to install 50,000 solar‑powered iLamp streetlights that double as distributed AI data centres. Each lamp contains a low‑power 15‑watt NVIDIA chip, battery storage and optional AI‑enabled cameras for traffic monitoring. The company plans to fund the rollout through green bonds, with the state earning revenue from traffic fines and Conflow taking a 20% share after three years. Experts see the solution as useful for edge AI workloads but not a replacement for high‑performance data centres.
Elon Musk's Latest Tesla Pay Valued at $158bn - but He Can't Pocket It
Tesla’s 2025 proxy filing values Elon Musk’s potential compensation at $158 bn, but the amount is purely theoretical until a series of aggressive performance targets are met. The deal, approved by shareholders in November, ties the payout to milestones such as...
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The BBC’s "Tech Life" segment spotlights the emotional toll of miscarriage, featuring two couples who describe relationship strain and limited support. It highlights Northern Ireland’s historic move to grant two weeks of paid leave to any partner experiencing a miscarriage,...