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ConocoPhillips enlists 3D printing for supply efficiencies on Alaska’s North Slope

CIO Business Intelligence

Such lead times call for a large physical inventory of replacement parts, which comes with warehousing costs and the ad valorem tax of storage. According to De Bernardi, enhancements like these can reduce operational emissions and put the company closer to its ambition of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. “We

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Getting ready for artificial general intelligence with examples

IBM Big Data Hub

Regardless, given the wide range of predictions for AGI’s arrival, anywhere from 2030 to 2050 and beyond, it’s crucial to manage expectations and begin by using the value of current AI applications. While cost wasn’t the primary driver, it reflects a growing belief that the value generated by gen AI outweighs the price tag.