Certainly sensor technology has improved with modern designs, but the notion you can rely on sensors alone is wrong, and dangerous, IMHO. Sensor fail, power is lost, etc.; all of which will require an operator to check. Even with advanced sensor technology, there are things that indicate problems that sensors will not pick up. Even something as a valve failing to operate, developing a packing leak, or its position indicator giving a false reading will need an operator to check. If you 'bury' the reactor and have to shut it down to check on something to verify sensor readings, you may find the costs to operate way higher than you expected. As much as I think nuclear has a key role to play, the idea that a plant can simply be 'buried' and operated fully remotely seems to be more a dream than a reality.

They actually do require frequent routine maintenance, from dealing with everything from packing leaks, checking unusual equipment readings, etc. There is a reason someone is walking around secondary and taking readings and checking equipment. Having to shut it down every time would really impact its output.

I wonder how many of them were really engineers, and not just some random coder with engineer in the title.

Per TFA:

Disney argued that the passes violate an agreement with Sling TV that says the service must give subscribers access to its content through monthly subscriptions.

However, Judge Subramanian argues that this claim isn’t likely to succeed, as the contract doesn’t stipulate a “minimum subscription length,” adding that the agreement’s “broad definition” of a subscriber “clearly covers users of the Passes.”

Seems Disney never though a streaming service would offer anything less than monthly subscriptions and thus did not did not clearly define a minimum subscription length; and thus Sling could sell one day subscriptions. IIRC, if a contract is not clear the benefit goes to the one who did not write the contract, in most cases. I suspect Disney will fix this in the next contract, or look to see if generates marginal revenue without hurting subscription revenue and decide it's OK. Sling also probably would not have offered it if they though it would have a negative long term impact on subscriptions and subscriber growth.,

Great Boomer retirement part time gig that use your experiences that no non AI company values. Lots of free time, no job to lose, and extra cash to speed.

I suspect people will realize that it is US sales numbers when they read 'federal tax credit" and amounts in $, as well as Rivian. As to cause, I suspect those on th fence pulled the plug before credits expired, and others just saw a huge price increase. Paradoxically, if you want an EV in the US now is likely the time to see what sort of deal you can get as dealers want to get rid of them and stop paying for the floor plan.

The engineering profession made a big mistake not requiring licensure to call oneself an engineer. Four months of what looks to be a liberal arts survey and you are a "forward deployed engineer" in a client facing role? Looks like a way to see if they can get cheaper labor without the customer realizing it so they can up margins. From the linked TFA to earlier /. post, they wanted more Ethan just your average high school grad, if they apply the same criteria as the linked post mentions.

It appears so since the Creative Labs page advertises the Kickstarter campaign. In addition, they use the Creative SoundBlaster logo and I suspect CL's lawyers would be on them if they weren't associated with CL in some way.

It would seem creating 1.4 million sites and using names, logos, etc. without permission and taking a cut of the mony would be ripe for a major class action lawsuit.

When did you think that was a good idea, pilgrim?

Smart company would fix problem and get YouTuber to test again; unless the problem isn’t fixable. Then you sre fucked and drawing attention via a lawsuit is a bad idea.

I assume Apple has a way, but due to corporate policy TS is not allowed to do what she asked; even if they wanted to help. It’s also possible they do not have access to the tools to help her. Personally, I would not want TS to be able transfer owner based on a phone call and some social engineering. In her case, I suspect a judge could order the husband to make an ownership change and can do far worse than Apple for non-compliance.

It’s also possible it is corporate policy and the TS reps would get fired for violating it.

I wonder what version they will build if any - SBWR, or the smaller unit based on its deign. My guess this is a "gone before we have to spend significant money but keeps him happy while we get gov't cash" kind of deal.

Students also have to put in the work, It's a two way street.

Part of the problem is the path of least resistance. Friends who still teach say they will get calls from parent (!) over grades so at some point it's easier to give A's and let the real world sort it out

A good instructor knows what questions are say and others hard and can craft a test to be pretty assured it will fall into a certain score distribution. Reviewing answers can also identify confusing questions or gaps in th lessons if people regularly get it wrong.

Because starting from scratch lets you thump your chest and say "See what we did" vs. the relatively obscure and often thankless task of making something existing better under the hood?