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AINeutralMIT Technology Review · 4d ago5/104

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The Download: The startup that says it can stop lightning, and inside OpenAI’s Pentagon deal

This is a technology newsletter edition covering two main stories: a startup called Skyward Wildfire claiming it can prevent catastrophic fires by stopping lightning strikes, and details about OpenAI's Pentagon deal. The article appears to be incomplete, cutting off after briefly introducing the wildfire prevention technology.

GeneralNeutralMIT Technology Review · 4d ago4/102

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This startup claims it can stop lightning and prevent catastrophic wildfires

A startup claims to have technology that can prevent lightning strikes and reduce catastrophic wildfires, following the devastating Quebec fires in June 2023 that were triggered by thousands of lightning strikes. The article discusses the potential for technological solutions to address climate-related disasters that have caused significant economic and environmental damage.