🏎️ Driverless car loop in Dubai, wind turbines could turn into military spies, China plans deep-sea lab

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Elon Musk's Boring Company is bringing its innovative tunneling technology to Dubai. Musk recently announced plans to build a 10.5-mile (17-kilometer) underground network for driverless vehicles.

This ambitious project promises to transform how people move around the city, addressing Dubai's space constraints and environmental sustainability challenges.

As the city expands, the demand for efficient transportation solutions grows, which makes this project particularly timely. Let's take a closer look at this Must Read.

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🏎️ Elon Musk to build 10-mile, Vegas-style driverless car loop in Dubai

Musk announced on the final day of the World Government Summit, joining forces with the UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Omar Al Olama, during a joint statement.

“Once people try it out, they’re going to say, ‘Wow, it’s really cool,’” Musk remarked.

He envisions the system functioning like a “wormhole,” offering seamless travel across the city, known for its bustling activity and tourist attractions.

The proposed network, the Dubai Loop, is intended to transport up to 20,000 passengers per hour, connecting more than 100 stations to major transport hubs and landmarks across the city.

🌀 Nanotech, smart sensors could turn wind turbines into military spies

Wind farms could be a great asset to the military as the cutting-edge technology could soon make turbines the eyes and ears of a country’s forces, according to a report.

Recently, Sweden rejected 13 planned offshore wind projects due to their potential impact on military radar systems. The projects were aimed at generating power amounting to 30GW. However, their cancellation over military concerns is currently reverberating around Europe.

A recent report claims that AI and nanotech could make wind farms ‘disappear’ from the radar.

🌊 China plans deep-sea lab at 6,560 feet to study methane reserves

A deep-sea research facility with the potential to transform marine exploration has been given the green light in China.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that this facility will come up in resource-rich and strategically important South China Sea after years of debate and reviews.

This ambitious project — dubbed a “deep-sea space station” by some — will be (6,560 feet) below the surface. The facility is expected to be running by 2030. And it would accommodate up to six scientists at a time for month-long missions.

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