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Viral AI Images of Maduro

AI-generated fake images flood social media after Trump announces US attack on Venezuela. Difficulty discerning fact from fiction due to lack of verified info and advanced AI tools.

Revolutionizing Computing with NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD

NVIDIA introduces Rubin platform with 6 new chips for advanced AI supercomputing at CES, aiming to revolutionize AI computing. DGX SuperPOD leads the way for large-scale Rubin-based system deployments, promising 10x reduction in inference token cost.

The Climate Threat of AI: Unbelievable Pollution

Experts are concerned about the environmental impact of xAI's Colossus datacentre, which is emitting significant amounts of methane. Former oil and gas worker Sharon Wilson's thermal imaging camera revealed alarming pollution levels at Elon Musk's flagship AI supercomputer.

Google AI Health Risks

Google's AI Overviews provide inaccurate health information, putting people at risk, Guardian investigation reveals. Company claims AI summaries are "helpful" and "reliable."

2026 Tech Trends to Watch

TechScape host Blake Montgomery predicts 5 tech trends for the coming year: global datacenter expansion, increased billionaire wealth, self-driving cars in new areas, AI in the workplace, and innovative consumer tech designs.

AI Self-Preservation: Time to Pull the Plug?

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio cautions against granting legal rights to advanced technology, comparing it to granting citizenship to hostile extraterrestrials. Bengio warns of AI's self-preservation signs, emphasizing the need for humans to be ready to intervene if necessary.