Google’s Search Engine Experience (SGE) could accelerate AI’s environmental impacts
Google’s latest flagship I/O conference saw the company double down on its Search Generative Experience (SGE) – which will embed…
AI energy usage and carbon emission stats may be overblown
A new report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) says that the narrative depicting AI’s energy consumption as…
Data center energy demands soar because of AI: can it be sustained?
The surging demand for AI is on a collision course with environmental sustainability, with experts stating that coal power might…
AI has lower carbon emissions than human writers and artists
The exponential adoption of AI technology has placed a huge demand on natural resources to fuel the computer data centers…
AI assists conservationists by identifying whales from photos
AI has proven a potent weapon for conservationists, with projects demonstrating its ability to monitor rare species, pollution, deforestation, and…
Can the tech industry overcome the challenge of AI monetization?
AI is permeating the lives of millions worldwide, but despite widespread uptake, the technology is proving tricky to monetize amid…
Project Green Light uses AI to reduce vehicle emissions
The frustration of having to stop at a red light pales in comparison to its impact on greenhouse emissions. Google’s…
AI revolutionizes earthquake and aftershock forecasting
Machine learning (ML) is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements in earthquake forecasting, including both primary quakes and aftershocks. Three…
Microsoft is going nuclear to power its AI cloud computing
Microsoft posted a job listing on its career portal for the role of “Principal Program Manager Nuclear Technology.” The job…
Activists ask Schumer to address AI’s climate impact
A group of activists from diverse climate, tech, and anti-hate speech organizations sent a letter to Senator Chuck Schumer demanding…