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87%. That’s how much the emissions of NVIDIA (worth 5 trillion dollars) increased in 2024, as an article from TruthDig is one of the only sources in the world to point out. This means it became the world’s most valuable company by answering soaring demand for AI… whilst doubling its carbon footprint. Not to mention … Continue reading Understanding AI’s true – and ever-increasing – impacts
November 2 update: In what seems like an unexpected move towards responsibility, Character.AI announced October 29 that it would ban access to its platform to under 18s. So, at least in theory, it wouldn't have to deal with any more accusations of causing suicides like that of Sewell Setzer III. But what does this really … Continue reading Could AI Companions harm kids more than social media? (Updated x2)
This year, a big first: I spoke at ChangeNOW, one of the world's biggest climate events (c. 40,000 visitors/year). On the impact of AI, my fave topic du jour (unless you hadn't noticed). Naturally, I was happy to get my key points across - with the help of ace moderator Kristen Davis (above right) - … Continue reading AI – If not Change NOW, when?
I have several idées fixes about technology, that fascinate as much as they scare me. One is that we one day won't be able to tell the difference between reality and virtuality. Another — not that different, fundamentally — is that machines will replace us. Linked to both is another idea I just can't shake … Continue reading Is AI under control?
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