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Max Q: See you next year

December 18, 2023

In this issue: AstroForge reviews setbacks (and successes) during first mission; Terran Orbital CEO says company is not looking for a buyer; and news from the FCC, Terran Orbital and more.

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Lingrove’s carbon-negative wood alternative branches out with $10M round

December 18, 2023

These days even niche industries have concerned souls looking for more eco-friendly options for materials and processes, from washing machine waste to artificial wool. Lingrove is taking on laminates — thin layers of wood and other materials — with a carbon-negative option that they claim performs better while looking as good. Laminates or veneers are […]

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OpenAI buffs safety team and gives board veto power on risky AI

December 18, 2023

OpenAI is expanding its internal safety processes to fend off the threat of harmful AI. A new “safety advisory group” will sit above the technical teams and make recommendations to leadership, and the board has been granted veto power — of course, whether it will actually use it is another question entirely. Normally the ins […]

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