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Lack of funding leaves Dutch AI laggingSeveral initiatives to promote AI research in the Netherlands have emerged over the past two years. Bits&Chips asked three foremen to highlight the importance of artificial intelligence for Dutch economy and Dutch society. |
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Lithium ion’s sulfury cousin one step closer to commercializationAdding to much of the research progress in recent years, scientists from Australia’s Monash University have ticked yet another box for getting promising lithium-sulfur battery technology ready for commercial application. |
In other news |
| Former Philips top cryptographer compromised encryption devices (VPRO) |
| Shell mulls Makani future as Alphabet drops energy kite project (Recharge) |
| Folding glass: how, why, and the truth of Samsung’s Z Flip (The Verge) |
Don’t build new platformsBuilding new platforms to replace existing ones is a highly risky R&D initiative fraught with challenges. Instead, commit to continuously investing a part of your R&D resources in refactoring your existing platform. |