19 minutes | Friday, 21 February 2025
TECH GIRL ENERGY: The Weekly DebriefEpisode 20 - Meta's Sub-Sea Cable, Grok 3 and An Out of this World PlanetHarriet Taylor and Numi Gildert dive into their favourite tech headlines of the week;Key Topics Discussed:Meta's Project WaterworthMeta is set to embark on the longest subsea cable project ever attempted.Named Project Waterworth, this initiative will connect regions like the US, India, South Africa, and Brazil.Discover how undersea cables carry 95% of global internet traffic despite our cloud-based perceptions.Elon Musk's AI Model: Grok3Introducing Grok3 – claimed to outperform OpenAI and China's Deep Seq in early tests.Explore why naming matters (and whether "Grok" hits or misses).Dive into discussions about premium subscriptions for AI tools—are they worth it?Out-of-this-World Discovery: Wasp 121BA breakthrough in 3D mapping unveils details about ultra-hot Jupiter-like planet Wasp 121B.Positioned 900 light-years away with jet streams made of titanium—a true celestial spectacle!The Future of Connectivity & ExplorationSpeculations on future technology trends from space exploration to terrestrial connectivity via massive infrastructure projects.LINKS:Meta’s sub-sea cable: https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgrgz8271goGrok 3: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/18/elon-musk-xai-grok-3-model-release-ai-competition-.htmlWasp 121b: https://www.independent.co.uk/space/exoplanet-atmosphere-3d-telescope-alien-life-b2700585.html
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