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Identifying and sourcing materials with EPDs, or any specialized environmental documentation, is still far more complex than it should be. Specifications are tightening, requirements are expanding, and yet the data that contractors, estimators, and designers need is often fragmented across PDFs, websites, and internal systems. That fragmentation slows adoption, limits visibility, and ultimately holds the industry back from meeting fast-evolving sustainability targets. At Bulk Exchange, we’re working to simplify that entire landscape. By centralizing EPD-enabled products and facilities in one searchable environment, we help project teams instantly identify compliant options and help producers showcase the investments they’ve already made in transparency and environmental leadership. We’re proud to shine the spotlight on the vendors who have put in the work, because those early adopters are helping create a more sustainable, more data-driven materials ecosystem. Visit www.bulkexchange.com to see which facilities already offer EPDs. And if you’re a producer with EPDs in hand, it’s never been easier to highlight your capabilities and differentiate your products where specifiers are already searching. #BulkExchange #greenmaterials #sustainability

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What a great example of #airporttech! I like the "...friendly nudge by an officer." Excellent use case of curb management. Thank you Andrew K Kirk and Automotus for your partnership. INRIX #airports #govtech

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In #AI safety news, California’s state senate gave final approval early on Saturday morning to a major bill setting new AI transparency requirements on large companies. According to state senator Scott Wiener, SB 53 “requires large AI labs to be transparent about their safety protocols, creates whistleblower protections for [employees] at AI labs & creates a public cloud to expand compute access.” The bill now goes to California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto. Read more on this story in TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/e2aeFAFv

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California's climate disclosure laws are now in action. What does this mean for your business? Last week, CARB unanimously passed Senate Bills 253 and 261, which require large companies doing business in California to publicly disclose emissions and climate risks. Reporting starts in 2026. What excites me about these mandates is what they will reveal over time. When climate-related financial risks are consistently disclosed and compared across industries, the cost advantages of early decarbonization investment will become impossible to ignore. Companies that have already reduced their emissions exposure will show up differently on the balance sheet - not as idealists, but as better-managed businesses. Regulation doesn't just create accountability; it creates visibility. And visibility, ultimately, creates the business case. Read more about the laws here: https://lnkd.in/e2JYyv8A

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Anthropic's $350B valuation and historic funding round underscore AI's explosive growth—yet paired with the #Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight, it highlights unprecedented risks. This week's AI with Arun Show "Weekly News" explores OpenAI's pivot from GPT-4 to reasoning-focused models, Google DeepMind's Project Genie for language-driven virtual worlds, and Microsoft/OpenAI's $500M investment in humanoid robotics. We also dissect geopolitical tensions: North Korea's nuclear AI ambitions, Russia's military SWAT AI, China's scaling breakthroughs, plus Anthropic's $1.5B copyright settlement and Samsung's consumer AI subscriptions. Gain frameworks for navigating AI investments, ethics, and enterprise adoption. Watch the episode for authoritative analysis: https://lnkd.in/gQs6jYGv What's your take on AI's role in global security—opportunity or threat? Let's discuss in the comments. #AINews #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInvesting #TechGeopolitics #MachineLearning #BusinessInnovation #AIethics #TechLeadership #AIwithArunShow

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[#RecommendedResource] Reposting this powerful reflection by Jaqueline O. on designing an anti-inflammatory mindset. I have used S-A-F-E™ in both my personal and professional lives, and it's done wonders for my focus, mindset, and relationships- and my central nervous system. It's a great tool for those who want to increase their compassionate leadership, beginning with self-compassion, but not in the sycophantic voice/tone of most GPTs. In a moment when access to mental health care is shrinking and trust in leadership is at historic lows, S-A-F-E™ offers a small but meaningful pause — a way to reframe what’s happening versus what we fear is happening. A simple ritual managers and teams can use to clear mental fog and reconnect with purpose. If you want to try it: Open ChatGPT → GPTs → S-A-F-E ❖ Leadership & Daily Reflections 📍 https://lnkd.in/ekd6-mzb #leadership #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #ai #ethics #governance

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We chose a good subject for our march Autotech Council meeting, and after this year's CES, it seems even more obvious. Our meeting on the AI Defined Vehicle will show how it's a natural next step after the Software Defined Vehicle phase that we've been in Tesla launched the Model S in 2012. Now, most carmakers have SDVs. It's time to layer on the AI in user-facing roles, and in invisible functions managing the vehicle.

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