Water demand for datacentres in Sydney to surpass Canberra's drinking water within a decade, raising concerns amid AI boom in Australia. Experts warn of strain on water resources as investments in datacentres surge in Sydney and Melbourne.
Google's Nano Banana Pro AI tool criticized for creating 'white saviour' images with Black children in Africa for humanitarian aid prompts. Accusations of racial bias and charity logos appearing in visuals spark controversy.
The US earmarked billions for critical minerals for military use, diverting resources from sustainable technologies. Pentagon stockpiling minerals needed for climate tech, hindering global arms race.
Nevada desert now home to massive tech datacenters like Switch, Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Tesla's gigafactory also part of the growing business park.
AI responses are influential but less accurate, per UK security report. Study with 80,000 participants reveals chatbots' persuasive power.
Spotify Wrapped alienates us from our musical memories, urging us to embrace a corporate scorecard. Take back ownership of your taste and reflect on the records that truly resonate with you.
AI-produced music is taking over charts, with fake bands and impersonations causing controversy. Record labels are fighting back against AI-generated tracks.
Top 10 intelligent open-source models use MoE architecture, 10x faster on NVIDIA GB200 NVL72. MoE models like Kimi K2 Thinking and Mistral Large 3 offer breakthrough performance on NVIDIA systems, becoming the standard for frontier AI models.
MIT researchers have developed agile flying microrobots that mimic insects' flight, reaching speeds comparable to biological counterparts. The AI-based controller enables the robot to perform gymnastic flight paths, increasing speed and acceleration significantly.
MIT researchers developed a dynamic approach for large language models (LLMs) to allocate computational effort based on question difficulty, improving efficiency and accuracy. This method allows smaller LLMs to outperform larger models on complex problems, potentially reducing energy consumption and expanding applications.
MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) researchers develop Macro, a new modeling tool for infrastructure planners in the energy sector. Macro allows for better prediction and preparation for future energy needs, considering new technologies, policies, and minimizing costs while maximizing value for everyone.
GPs in the UK increasingly rely on AI tools like ChatGPT for appointment summaries and diagnoses, despite potential risks. Lack of regulation raises concerns about safety and potential legal issues for doctors.
AI has become ubiquitous, transforming industries and economies. Beware the risks of creating superintelligent AI, as warned by Yudkowsky and Soares.
Hundreds of TikTok accounts generate AI content, amassing 4.5bn views in a month, including controversial material. Researchers found 354 accounts posting 43,000 AI-generated videos, covering anti-immigrant and sexualized content.
Silicon Valley faces pushback as consumers rethink upgrades. AI in government shows promise and pitfalls. ChatGPT under fire for dangerous advice.