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George Westinghouse was a pioneering inventor and industrialist who significantly contributed to the development of alternating current (AC) electricity systems. He founded the Westinghouse Electric Company and championed AC power over Thomas Edison's direct current (DC) system, promoting its efficiency for long-distance transmission. His innovations, including the air brake for trains, revolutionized transportation safety. Westinghouse's work laid the foundation for modern electrical infrastructure, enabling widespread electrification.

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