EP16: Digital Drivers Licenses, F1's First Female Engineer, Lunar Data Centres and AI in The Brutalist

TECH GIRL ENERGY: The Weekly Debrief

Episode 16 – Digital Drivers Licenses, F1’s First Female Engineer, Lunar Data Centres and AI in the Brutalist

Harriet Taylor and Numi Gildert dive into their favourite tech headlines of the week;

Episode Highlights

Topic Overview: Introduction of a digital document app by the UK government.
Key Points:
- Launching this summer, beginning with veteran cards and driver’s licences.
- Discusses benefits such as convenience for those who often leave home without physical IDs.
- Potential impacts on age verification processes for online platforms.

Exciting News from Haas F1 Team:
- Laura Muller becomes the first female race engineer at Haas.
- Corinne Kreidlich joins as head of strategy from Red Bull Racing.
Discussion Points:
- Importance of diversity and representation within Formula One teams.

Innovative Concept by Lone Star Data Holdings:
- Plans to launch a data centre on the moon via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.
Considerations Discussed:
- Advantages such as abundant solar energy and cost-effective cooling systems off-Earth.

Case Study: “The Brutalist”
- Use of AI to refine actors’ Hungarian accents sparks debate.
Broader Implications Explored:
- Ethical considerations around AI use in creative industries, including its impact on awards like Oscars.

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