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DOE Releases Report on Consumer Privacy Issues Related to Smart Grid Technologies

Hunton Privacy

On October 5, 2010, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) released a report entitled “Data Access and Privacy Issues Related to Smart Grid Technologies.” The idea behind the Smart Grid is that electricity can be delivered more efficiently using data collected through monitoring consumers’ energy use.

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How AI Could Write Our Laws

Schneier on Security

Big energy companies expect action whenever there is a move to end drilling leases for federal lands, in exchange for the tens of millions they contribute to congressional reelection campaigns. The bill appealed to many privacy-conscious education advocates, and appropriately so. In some cases, the objective of that money is obvious.

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10 manufacturing trends that are changing the industry

IBM Big Data Hub

enables manufacturers to conduct real-time data collection and analysis for vast amounts of data, providing them valuable insights into their operations. One of the chief benefits of XR is its ability to improve employee training and education and address worker skills gaps. Industry 4.0