CREtech Community in the News: Weekly Edition - March 15, 2024
Discover the latest top headlines of the week on how technology is influencing the real estate sector. Curated daily by our team of industry experts.
With a multifaceted career spanning over two decades in real estate technology, venture capital, strategic consultancy, and real estate management, Andre B. brings to Trustek a wealth of experience in driving innovation and fostering growth in the PropTech sector.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 's recent implementation of climate risk disclosure regulations coincides with the emergence of a comprehensive ecosystem dedicated to assessing climate-related risks across industries. This development is significant as it enables companies to evaluate environmental factors impacting their financial performance.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies , led by former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg , plans to allocate $200 million to assist leaders from 25 U.S. cities in accessing federal funding opportunities aimed at reducing emissions. Significance: This funding initiative could enable these cities to develop their infrastructure for buildings and transportation in ways that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
At the recent South by Southwest ( SXSW ) festival in Austin, Texas, industry leaders gathered to delve into the urgent need for virtual power plants (VPPs) in the United States. With the country's electricity demand on the rise for the first time in decades, propelled by the proliferation of data centers, the surge in electric vehicle adoption, and the transition to electric heating systems, the discussion underscored the critical role of VPPs in addressing the ensuing challenges.
When ChatGPT was unveiled to the public in late 2022, its impact on the tech industry was unforeseen. While tech giants rushed to embrace AI, Apple initially remained reserved. However, in 2024, Apple is changing its narrative, evident in its recent product release, the M3 MacBook Air. For the first time, Apple is marketing its hardware as an AI powerhouse, claiming the new MacBook is the "world’s best consumer laptop for AI."