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California Achieves 24/7 Solar with Battery Storage
SocialFeb 17, 2026

California Achieves 24/7 Solar with Battery Storage

When the sun sets, batteries rise: 24/7 solar in California #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/CNnAz7rQlB https://t.co/hUgLEY189p

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Google Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power via Nevada Clean Tariff
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Google Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power via Nevada Clean Tariff

Google signs 150 MW deal via NV Energy Clean Transition Tariff for a portfolio of new geothermal projects to be developed by Ormat https://t.co/7hsKR2PAsk #BYONCE (bring your own new clean electricity)

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Continuous Security Audit Across 62,000+ Open Skills
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Continuous Security Audit Across 62,000+ Open Skills

We partnered with @socketsecurity, @snyksec, and @gendigitalinc to continuously audit https://t.co/NfXI7skfWe for security vulnerabilities. There are now 62,000+ skills in the open ecosystem https://t.co/rtwkKCBeBz

By Guillermo Rauch
New v0.1.5 Update Adds Subagent
SocialFeb 17, 2026

New v0.1.5 Update Adds Subagent

small ux improvement for agents on the openclaw research tool. skills file now instructs your agent to use subagents since gpt-5.2 search can take 1-10 minutes depending on complexity just tell your clawdbot to update to v0.1.5 https://t.co/Lfuaq3VNnb

By Aaron Ng
Europe's Strict Regulations Push Talent Toward the US
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Europe's Strict Regulations Push Talent Toward the US

🇪🇺 @steipete on why Europe was unable to retain him as talent: "In the US, most people are enthusiastic. In Europe, I get insulted, people scream REGULATION and RESPONSIBILITY. And if I really build a company here, then I get to struggle...

By Pieter Levels
Artemis II Launch Countdown Kicks Off Now
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Artemis II Launch Countdown Kicks Off Now

The race to the Moon is on! - @SpaceKate reports on the countdown to Artemis II launch #NASA #Artemis https://t.co/HgVrFswjLR https://t.co/P7yO0wazU1

By Tim Robinson
Rising Demand Meets Intermittent Solar, Threatening Power Reliability
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Rising Demand Meets Intermittent Solar, Threatening Power Reliability

US electricity demand is rising quickly—and it can only be met with 24/7 reliable power. And yet most of the added electricity "capacity" in 2025 came from intermittent solar. If this continues, electricity prices will continue to rise due to reliable power...

By Alex Epstein
Rethink 6‑Week Sprints: Ship Faster, Stop Pretending Busy
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Rethink 6‑Week Sprints: Ship Faster, Stop Pretending Busy

If Claude + Cursor can ship a weekend MVP, why are we still doing 6-week sprints? Are we optimizing for shipping… or for feeling busy?

By Renn Cadler
EHR Export Docs Reviewed: Gaps, Wins, and Fixes
SocialFeb 17, 2026

EHR Export Docs Reviewed: Gaps, Wins, and Fixes

I analyzed the mandatory "EHI Export" documentation for essentially every certified EHR on the market. Read on for the full picture; examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly; and recommendations for ONC, vendors, and patients to improve access...

By Josh Mandel, MD
Most Firms Invest in Generative AI; Few Achieve Maturity
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Most Firms Invest in Generative AI; Few Achieve Maturity

Wow. 92% of companies are investing in gen #AI. Just 1% say they have reached "maturity."

By Tom Pick
AI Powers Scalable, Health‑literate Content Revisions
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Powers Scalable, Health‑literate Content Revisions

Healthcare organizations already have content. The challenge is reviewing and improving it at scale. Fred Camacho, PhD (HealthcareGPS) explains how AI enables human-in-the-loop health-literate revisions.👇 https://t.co/0iieGLgaNc @HealthcareGPSai #IHA #HealthLiteracy #HITSM https://t.co/c0GsWP93Uj

By Colin Hung
SEO's Alive: Prioritize Quality, Update for AI
SocialFeb 17, 2026

SEO's Alive: Prioritize Quality, Update for AI

Stop thinking SEO is dead. It's just different. You're not ranking mediocre AI content anymore. Update legacy pieces, embed expert quotes, target LLMs AND Google. Quality > Quantity. https://t.co/LbqxucBTcZ

By Ross Simmonds
AI Tools Transform Teacher Feedback Beyond Chatbots
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Tools Transform Teacher Feedback Beyond Chatbots

🧰 Want AI tools for teacher feedback beyond a chatbot? 💬 I shared a few favorites like Writable and EdLight too. 🧠 Use suggestions as a draft, then decide what stays. https://t.co/eqoKvCsrmV

By Monica Burns
NY Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation
SocialFeb 17, 2026

NY Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation

New York Abandons Its Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/94dqzywhHT https://t.co/NKpJrB5rTK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Flatlined Power Output Signals Efficiency, Not Decline
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Flatlined Power Output Signals Efficiency, Not Decline

Demand is what dominates these electricity charts. Supply has followed demand in the US. Stop posting flatlined generation graphs as if they're evidence of US decline or stagnation. They're evidence of US efficiency and a switch to a knowledge economy.

By Ramez Naam
Inside a Humanoid Head: How It Differs From Biology
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Inside a Humanoid Head: How It Differs From Biology

Ever wondered whats inside a humanoid head and how its different to biological intelligence? @foundation_robo team did a deep dive. Full video in 🧵 https://t.co/SiJn9wVKKt

By Sankaet Pathak
Poor Communication Fuels Disputes, Refunds, and Churn
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Poor Communication Fuels Disputes, Refunds, and Churn

what causes disputes causes refunds causes churn... what escalates each of those to the next is poor communication

By Lincoln Murphy
New CFS Book Showcases Giant SPARC Fusion Magnets
SocialFeb 17, 2026

New CFS Book Showcases Giant SPARC Fusion Magnets

The Book of CFS just arrived The cover shows a top down slice of the SPARC fusion plant, with a ring of 18 D-shaped toroidal magnets, each strong enough to levitate an aircraft carrier. Embedded in the center is a slice...

By Steve Jurvetson
Teachers Empowered to Build Tools via AI Descriptions
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Teachers Empowered to Build Tools via AI Descriptions

I’ve fallen in love with vibe coding. Teachers can now create their own tools and games just by describing them to AI. That’s incredibly empowering. My Vibing with AI workshop starts tomorrow: https://t.co/PQDxFOESJ3 https://t.co/wPw8u0pomE

By Tony Vincent
Recover Lost Shoppers, Turn Wasted Ad Spend Into Revenue
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Recover Lost Shoppers, Turn Wasted Ad Spend Into Revenue

Your ad budget is on life support, and you don’t even know it yet. Let me explain how you’re losing money on things you THINK are working: Let’s say you spend $50K on ads… …leading you to drive 12,000 visitors at $4 CPC… …but...

By Kody Nordquist
Winning AI Race Requires Physics‑driven, Not Just Chatbot, Models
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Winning AI Race Requires Physics‑driven, Not Just Chatbot, Models

The AI race will not be won with chatbots that predict the next word. In today’s Wall Street Journal, I argue that staying ahead of China requires a new class of AI models built on physics, chemistry, and quantitative reasoning, not...

By Jack Hidary
Get AI Medical Second Opinions by Photo or Upload
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Get AI Medical Second Opinions by Photo or Upload

You can just take a picture of your medical data or upload the file to get a second opinion from Grok

By Elon Musk
Blood Test Maps Organ Age for Early Intervention
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Blood Test Maps Organ Age for Early Intervention

.@Vero_Bioscience is working to end age related chronic disease. With a simple blood test, Vero uses proteomics and machine learning to measure the biological age of each organ, revealing where the body is aging fastest so people can intervene early...

By Vinod Khosla
India's Solar Overproduction Turns Boom Into Glut
SocialFeb 17, 2026

India's Solar Overproduction Turns Boom Into Glut

Industrial policy, again: "India’s Solar Manufacturing Excesses Turn a Boom Into a Glut" https://t.co/VEeIUwYmoM https://t.co/r4CohxBgDI

By Scott Lincicome
AI Leaders Discuss Infrastructure, Grok Shares Key Takeaways
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Leaders Discuss Infrastructure, Grok Shares Key Takeaways

AI and infrastructure with @toouufii. Just another intellectual conversation I've had with AI leaders. Will post what Grok learned by watching this in comments below. https://t.co/L6VPG6vE7J

By Robert Scoble
Stock Crashes Stem From Multiple Compression, Not Revenue Loss
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Stock Crashes Stem From Multiple Compression, Not Revenue Loss

Fab article about which vertical software will be hurt and which could be made stronger... "But here's the thing the market already understands: you don't need revenue to decline for the stock to crash. You need the multiple to compress. A...

By Samantha LaDuc
Executive Ownership Drives Successful Business Transformations
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Executive Ownership Drives Successful Business Transformations

Business transformations require strong executive ownership and decisive decision-making. Don't delegate all choices; leaders must guide consensus to navigate the inherent risks and ensure success beyond just a tech upgrade. #BusinessTransformation #Leadership #ChangeManagement https://t.co/3eDHQ4CWSO

By Eric Kimberling
Unfocused AI Experiments Waste Time, Trust, and Money
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Unfocused AI Experiments Waste Time, Trust, and Money

RT Chaotic AI experiments feel exciting, but they're quietly burning time, trust, and budget. Without focus, governance, and integration into real workflows, "innovation" becomes noise, not value. #AI #CIO #DigitalTransformation @Star_CIO https://t.co/VtuS5rQ0ZG

By Isaac Sacolick
Mori3 Robots Keep Walking via Local Resource Sharing
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Mori3 Robots Keep Walking via Local Resource Sharing

Scientists have developed a method that promotes local resource sharing between individual Mori3 modules, enabling the robot to “walk” even when one agent loses power, communication, and sensing. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/NRPlam3xZS https://t.co/9g6atd7U0e

By Science Robotics
TelaQ Launches, Advancing Quantum Network Optimization
SocialFeb 17, 2026

TelaQ Launches, Advancing Quantum Network Optimization

New release of telaQ, a flagship product of nodeQ (personal investment) and a leader in the optimization of quantum networks. https://t.co/BkKJK6PVSR

By Nick Farina
AI Wearables Turn Pets Into Smart Companions
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Wearables Turn Pets Into Smart Companions

AI wearables for pets. What a world we live in! (And it's cool, I had a demo recently).

By Robert Scoble
Grok 4.2 to Be Ten‑times Smarter, Faster Post‑beta
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Grok 4.2 to Be Ten‑times Smarter, Faster Post‑beta

Grok 4.2 will be about an order of magnitude smarter and faster than Grok 4 when the public beta concludes next month. Still many bug fixes and improvements landing every day. The public beta gives us more critical feedback to...

By Elon Musk
LLMs Fall Short on Test Code—Automation Pros Shine
SocialFeb 17, 2026

LLMs Fall Short on Test Code—Automation Pros Shine

i dont find LLMs great at writing test code at all. if you're into test automation, this is your time to shine

By Angie Jones
Stop AI Lies: Four Prompt Tricks for Accurate Research
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Stop AI Lies: Four Prompt Tricks for Accurate Research

Everyone's using AI to do data analysis. Almost everyone is getting answers full of lies. Made-up quotes. Invented evidence. Completely wrong conclusions—all presented with total confidence. Today post by UXR veteran Caitlin Sullivan shares four prompting techniques that will prevent...

By Lenny Rachitsky
Effective Battery Management Secures Solar’s Role
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Effective Battery Management Secures Solar’s Role

Battery storage management keeps solar in the energy mix #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/f1Nl7soVAu https://t.co/7w767V89vp

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Grok 4.2 Beta Released—Select It, Expect Weekly Improvements
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Grok 4.2 Beta Released—Select It, Expect Weekly Improvements

The Grok 4.2 release candidate (public beta) is now available for use. You need to select it specifically. Critical feedback is appreciated. Unlike prior versions of Grok, 4.2 is able to learn rapidly, so there will be improvements every week with...

By Elon Musk
GREW Solar Wins 3 GW ALMM Approval in India
SocialFeb 17, 2026

GREW Solar Wins 3 GW ALMM Approval in India

India’s GREW Solar secures 3 GW ALMM approval #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/rJL1FDjPwC

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Single GitHub Repo Sparks Billion‑dollar CEO Competition
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Single GitHub Repo Sparks Billion‑dollar CEO Competition

This might be the first time in AI history where one GitHub repo made billion-dollar CEOs compete....

By Ryan Allis
Human Judgment Essential Amid Algorithmic Authority
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Human Judgment Essential Amid Algorithmic Authority

Beware #Algorithmic Authority: Why #Ethics, #Fairness, and #Accountability Still Require Human Judgement @ABPsychologists https://t.co/OLLiMUIGOx #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
AI Power, Compute, Algorithms Multiply to Shift Leverage
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Power, Compute, Algorithms Multiply to Shift Leverage

I have a simplified conjecture about AI progress. Your mileage may vary but here it is. f(i) = p × c × a where i=intelligence, p=power, c=compute, a=algorithms, multiplied together. This means neglecting any variable creates a ceiling and any breakthrough compounds...

By Chamath Palihapitiya
Betting on Helpful Content Update 4.0 GEO Edition
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Betting on Helpful Content Update 4.0 GEO Edition

Officially betting on the Helpful Content Update 4.0 (GEO edition) within the next 6 months.

By Lily Ray
Agentic AI Orchestrates, Not Replaces, the AI Stack
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Agentic AI Orchestrates, Not Replaces, the AI Stack

AI isn’t one thing — it’s a stack. Rules → ML → Neural Nets → Deep Learning → GenAI → Agentic AI Agents don’t replace the layers below. They orchestrate them. If GenAI answers, Agentic AI executes. https://t.co/O2k9LnSiHK

By Giuliano Liguori
Ex-Altera CEO Leads Vsora to Challenge Nvidia, AMD
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Ex-Altera CEO Leads Vsora to Challenge Nvidia, AMD

Former Altera CEO Sandra Rivera has joined French AI chip startup @vsora_dsp as chair of the board. I had a chat with her about raising Vsora's profile, raising funding, and competing with Nvidia, AMD and the entire landscape of startups...

By Sally Ward-Foxton
European ADC Agents with Novel Targets Gain Momentum
SocialFeb 17, 2026

European ADC Agents with Novel Targets Gain Momentum

With all the attention on China for TOPO-I ADCs of late, how about the potential for European agents, especially ones involving novel targets? Our latest expert interview drops with some hard hitting and candid opinions from a battle hardened...

By Sally Church
AI Agents Gaining True Autonomy for Business
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Agents Gaining True Autonomy for Business

Agentic AI Explained: The Future of Autonomous AI Systems in Business & Technology 📽️ https://t.co/9GBCWdMbfw What if AI could set its own goals and make independent decisions — just like a human? Agentic AI represents the next evolution of artificial...

By Giuliano Liguori
GLP‑1 Therapies Improve Metabolism Beyond Weight Loss
SocialFeb 17, 2026

GLP‑1 Therapies Improve Metabolism Beyond Weight Loss

Incretin (GLP-1) based therapies have dramatic effects on many aspects of metabolic disease. Can this occur independent of the effect on obesity? https://www.nature.com/articles/s44324-024-00030-5

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Hybrid AI Wins; System-Level UI Integration Leads
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Hybrid AI Wins; System-Level UI Integration Leads

Good points from @benthompson @stratechery today. Hybrid AI is the way, and those OS/UIs that manage that best and integrate agentic at the system level are best positioned. https://t.co/b2PY6FuSgR

By Ben Bajarin
Leaders Already Possess AI Skills—Just Unlock Them
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Leaders Already Possess AI Skills—Just Unlock Them

One reassuring thing about teaching leaders to work with AI: They've been building AI skills their whole careers... without realizing it. The trick is unlocking what they already know so they can level up with AI. Judgment, context, and institutional...

By Cassie Kozyrkov
AI Adoption High, Measurable Value Still Rare
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Adoption High, Measurable Value Still Rare

88% of organizations use AI, but only 5% see measurable value. 📉 The era of "playing with ChatGPT" is over. Boards want results, not experiments. Is your 2026 agenda a strategy or just a wishlist? Watch: https://t.co/dJs86sTyRD #CXOtalk #CIO #AI #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/FgDryZSMhb

By Tim Crawford