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"AI’s potential climate benefits outweighed by role in boosting fossil fuels, study finds"
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AI’s potential climate benefits outweighed by role in boosting fossil fuels, study finds
Modelling finds AI-driven productivity gains in coal, oil and gas enable more emissions than applications in renewables avoid

"Virtually trying on clothes using AI can help cut fast‑fashion waste, study reveals"
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Virtually trying on clothes using AI can help cut fast-fashion waste, study reveals
Virtually trying on clothes could persuade more people to experiment with renting clothes.

"xAI has quietly built a massive battery at its Memphis data center hub"
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xAI has quietly built a massive battery at its Memphis data center hub
Company and utility execs called it the nation’s biggest battery, but details are scant. A July satellite image shows 720 Tesla Megapacks at the…

"Carbon storage could curb more than 90% of AI data center emissions, study finds"
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Carbon storage could curb more than 90% of AI data center emissions, study finds
As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University and founder of Low Carbon Energies LLC, has found that carbon capture and storage could play a major role in limiting the climate impact of data centers.

"Fossil fuel gains outweigh AI’s climate benefits, study finds"
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Fossil fuel gains outweigh AI’s climate benefits, study finds
According to new analysis, fossil fuel productivity gains enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) will outweigh any emissions reductions the technology generates across renewable energy applications – a huge carbon reporting blind spot.

"‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn"
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #AI

‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres

"AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk"
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Birs #Technology

Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk
Experts warn increase in enhanced photos on birding platforms creating fake sightings, threatening credibility of tool used by scientists

Worth a watch. A short video protesting the enshitification of government.
#Resist #protest #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DueProcess #wit #sarcasm