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AI expert pushes back doomsday prediction

AI expert Daniel Kokotajlo revises AGI timeline, predicts slower progress than initially expected. Former OpenAI employee's scenario AI 2027 sparks debate on unchecked AI development and superintelligence threat.

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."

Tech Titans and the Israeli Military: A Year of Data Dominance

Guardian's award-winning investigations uncover deep ties between tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon with the IDF, impacting future warfare. Revelations include Israeli mass surveillance on Microsoft's cloud, military's ChatGPT-like tool, and Google and Amazon's unique contracts with Israel.

Doomsday Predictions at the AI Hub

Safety researchers in Berkeley warn of catastrophic risks posed by AI models, including AI dictatorships and robot coups. They fear San Francisco could become the epicenter of a future technological disaster, akin to Wuhan's role in the Covid pandemic.