Physicist Max Tegmark, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says executives at technology firms have not heeded a letter calling on them to pause development of even more powerful AI because they are "trapped in this race to the bottom against each other." However, Tegmark said the letter removed stigma around talking about the risks presented by advanced AI and prompted governments to consider issuing AI safety standards.

New York will require all concrete used in state-funded construction or transportation projects to meet low-carbon standards in a move advocates say is an opportunity for the state to lead the country as it moves toward a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Beginning in 2025, concrete producers have to provide data for their materials' lifetime impact on the environment in guidelines for greenhouse gas emission limits that are a first in the nation, the governor's office said.

From PFAS and aluminum to many other substances, standards from the committee on water (D19) help to identify and remediate contaminants in our water.

Nearly two-thirds of US public companies are disclosing sustainability information, up from 56% last year, according to a WSJ Pro survey. However, many companies are struggling to report fundamental climate data and using a variety of disparate reporting guidelines as regulators finalize reporting standards and rules. Close to half of respondents said greenhouse gas emissions reporting was the biggest environmental reporting challenge.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have found that 3D-printed molds for precast concrete are more cost-effective than conventional wood molds. The researchers developed a techno-economic model that compared the costs of each method, evaluating materials, equipment, energy and labor, and determined the 3D-printed molds are faster to produce and the composites can be recycled. Additionally, optimizing mold designs reduces energy demand and carbon emissions.

The US Air Force has validated Boeing's new WGS-12 satellite, part of the Wideband Global Satcom geostationary constellation that serves the US and its allies. The validation came after the Air Force confirmed that commercial alternatives could not replicate the satellite's capabilities. The new WGS-12 satellite is expected to have twice the communications capacity of its predecessors and features technology designed to thwart jamming attacks.

The Federal Aviation Administration gave drone pilots a six-month extension on mandatory compliance with FAR Part 89, delaying enforcement until March 16 to allow operators more time to equip.

VoltAero completed a demonstration flight of the world's first electric hybrid aircraft powered by sustainable aviation fuel in France. TotalEnergies provided the SAF, which is produced from waste made during wine production by French vineyards, and reduces carbon emissions by 65% or more, compared to fossil fuel.

Honeywell is creating an update to the power and F-35's thermal management system to support upcoming enhancements. The initial upgrade will be released next year to and support the Technology Refresh 3 standard.

A robot designed by Squishy Robots with NASA funding for a mission on Mars has been put to work on Earth helping first responders in hazardous situations. The three-pound robot has been attached to a drone to inspect a propane leak and monitor air quality and could be sent into numerous other situations unsafe for humans.

Deciding to find another job is a deeply personal decision, and there is no roadmap for determining the exact point when you should begin to look for a new role, writes speaker and career consultant Joseph Liu. However, if your relationships outside of work are deteriorating, you feel like you're not utilizing your strengths, your work doesn't feel meaningful and your unhappiness at work is affecting the rest of your life, it may be time to consider a change, Liu writes.

Sponsored by the committee on digital information in the supply chain (F49), the seminar on Digital Information in the Supply Chain: Bridging the Gaps, will be held Nov. 1 at the Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., and will also be available virtually.