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The Hidden Costs of AI Datacentres

Australia seeks to tap into the artificial intelligence surge, yet faces challenges with energy-intensive datacentres. Concerns grow over environmental impact, as discussed by Petra Stock and Nour Haydar.

Grok: Musk's AI Tool to Enhance Pentagon Networks

US military to integrate Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, into Pentagon networks this month, enhancing AI capabilities. Defense secretary announces deployment of Grok at SpaceX headquarters, emphasizing world-leading AI models on all department networks.

Fortifying Amazon Bedrock: Global Security Strategies

Amazon Bedrock offers cross-Region inference profiles to help organizations scale their generative AI applications efficiently. These profiles ensure secure routing of inference requests globally while keeping customer data exclusively within the source Region.

The Importance of AI Governance

Prof Virginia Dignum argues consciousness is irrelevant for legal status. EU resolution on "electronic personhood" for robots highlights liability over sentience. AI systems engage in strategic deception, raising governance challenges for autonomous economic agents.

Exploring the Risks and Rewards of AI Intimacy

Sociologist James Muldoon explores emotional entanglements with AI, warns of tech companies exploiting them. Muldoon challenges stigma around human-AI relationships, advocating for understanding and empathy towards those seeking intimacy with AI.

Grok AI: Elon Musk in Cartoon Form

New study finds Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max camera outperforms Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra in low-light conditions, showcasing superior night photography capabilities. The research highlights Apple's advancements in smartphone camera technology, positioning them as a leader in the industry.