Japan aims to receive solar energy from space as early as the middle of this decade. The country plans to use solar panels in Earth orbit to send solar power wirelessly to ground-based receiving stations in the form of microwaves. While this technology has been proposed since 1968, there are still obstacles to overcome before it can become a reality.
Meanwhile, tensions between China and Taiwan continue to increase, with China asserting its claim over the island nation. This raises concerns about the potential effects on the global economy, particularly in the semiconductor industry, as Taiwan is a leading manufacturer of these components with significant dependencies in global supply chains.
In light of the shortage of skilled workers in many sectors in Germany, CDU politician Jens Spahn has called for older people to work longer by questioning the retirement age of 63 introduced in 2014. However, this proposal has faced opposition from both the government and opposition parties.
Amazon had previously promised to make half of its shipping climate-neutral by 2030 under the slogan “Shipment Zero,” but has since canceled this climate target without replacement. The company still aims to become completely climate-neutral by 2040. However, there is skepticism about how they plan to achieve this goal, and the workforce has criticized this decision.
Lastly, in the United States, a lawyer accepted answers from an AI chatbot called ChatGPT about precedents during a court dispute without checking their validity. The chatbot had invented new “cases” from its learning material that appeared authentic at first glance, causing the lawyer to face trouble himself.
